School Psychologists' Association of WA

06/11/2025

The 2025 Recognition Day theme ‘Together We Grow’ celebrates the role of school counsellors and psychologists in creating the conditions for growth, within students, school communities, and the profession itself. It highlights the power of strong therapeutic relationships, the value of collaboration with colleagues and supervisors, and the personal and professional qualities that foster resilience, connection and development.

Today we recognise all our members for the amazing work you do to foster growth and resilience within students, families and whole-school communities. Thank you for all that you do✨

If you would like to share your recognition day highlights, please share below, tag us, or email us at info@spawa.org

You can find more information on Recognition Day and its history at https://www.spawa.org/recognition-day/

05/11/2025

We are very excited to share that our Members Area is now open!

This has been created just for our members, and includes access to valuable resources such as previous WebiSPA recordings and slides, conference workshop materials, and other member-only content.

Members have been emailed with further information on how to access this area, and you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@spawa.org

03/11/2025

Members, don’t miss out on registering for the Term 4 WebiSPA, being held on Monday 10th November from 3 - 4pm, with the opportunity for peer consult from 4 - 4.30pm.

The link to register has been emailed out, if you have not received it or have any queries, please email events@spawa.org

30/10/2025

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet students and registered psychologists who are looking at a future career in school psychology at a recent careers evening!

We were able to share all about SPAWA and discuss our different memberships, including options for students and psychologists who are not yet working in schools. More information can be found at https://www.spawa.org/join/

We look forward to connecting again in the future!

21/10/2025

Great to see School Counsellor & School Psychologist day on the Term 4 calendar! Find out more information at https://www.spawa.org/recognition-day/

Mark your calendars 📅

Here are just some of the important and key dates to remember, recognise and celebrate during Term 4! Don't forget to check in with your school for changes and to take note of any student-free days.
Make sure to tag Education WA for a chance to be featured on our social pages!

Term 4 is packed with awareness and celebration days - and these are just a few! Schools will often plan activities for the days that matter most to their communities.

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Wyu9ZQ

07/10/2025

The hard work of Western Australia’s school psychologists was recognised and celebrated at Aloft Perth.

05/10/2025

Some familiar faces in today’s Sunday Times STM magazine! 📸

03/10/2025

03/10/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 SPAWA Award Winners & Finalists!

Early Career School Psychologist of the Year:
Chantel Blanco

Finalists: Chae Darcy, Peter Whyte, Sahra Lawrence, Jessica Thompson, Katie Farr

School Psychologist of the Year:
Alamaine Seale

Finalists: Berdine van der Westhuizen, Alan Power, Scott Pierce, Amanda Smith, Niketa Durack

Gostelow Excellence in Leadership Award:
Dr Laura Allison

Arthur Skinner Memorial Award:
Barry Dowsett

More photos to come!

James Di Stefano Photography

29/09/2025

What an incredible 2025 SPAWA conference!

The energy and enthusiasm for school psychology was felt in every moment, and the conference theme of “Courage to lead, clarity to act: Conversations that matter in school psychology” was truly emphasised over the two days.

We loved connecting with everyone, and hope all our attendees felt inspired and informed!

25/09/2025

Welcome to the 2025/26 committee!

President: Sharon Declerck
Vice President: Jess Hatton
Treasurer: Catherine Cleary
Secretary: Alisha Madurun

Membership Secretary: Sarah Morphett

General Committee:
Amy Patience
Brendan Everett
Brooke Peden
David La Galia
Jay McDermott
Jordan Dalton
Kim Thuijs
Matthew Kay
Priya Ramu
Shannon Heard

24/09/2025

All ready to go!

We cannot wait to see everyone for our 2025 Conference 🎉