Meet the Team: Alysha Kramer
Who am I? Name: Alysha Kramer Job Title: Provisional psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Music (Performance), Certificate IV…
25 August 2022
Category: Meet the Team
Meet the Team: Courtney Reinheimer
Who am I? Name: Courtney Reinheimer Job Title: Psychologist/ Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar Qualifications: Graduate…
25 August 2022
Meet the Team: Nicole Wigney
Who am I? Name: Nicole Wigney Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Science; Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology; Master of…
6 May 2022
Meet the Team: Vicky Marinis
Name: Vicky Marinis Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Master of…
21 May 2021
Meet the Team: Jessica Arnup
Who am I? Name: Jessica Arnup Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Master of Educational Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma of Education…
6 May 2021
Meet the Team: John Maguire
Who is John? Name: John Maguire Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Psychology…
22 April 2021
Meet the Team: Liz Kennedy
Who is Liz? Name: Liz Kennedy Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours); Master of Educational and…
7 April 2021
Meet the Team: Samantha Donato
Sam’s Favourite Things! Book: The Power of One, by Bryce Courtenay Movie: Jojo Rabbit Quote: “I am the master of my fate, I am the…
22 March 2021
Meet the Team: Erin Hume
Erin Hume is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with ample experience within the school system. Erin’s choice to become an…
5 March 2020
Meet the Team: Andrea Sadusky
Time again now to meet one of the newer members of the Raise the Bar team! Andrea Sadusky joined Raise in early 2019 with an impressive…
23 July 2019
Educational Services
Preparing Your Child for the Transition to High School: A Parent’s Guide
Starting high school is a bigger shift for some students than others, especially where executive functioning, sensory needs or social anxiety are part of the picture. This guide walks parents of Year 6 students through building independence, communicating with the new school and easing anxiety well before Term 1 of Year 7 begins.
Dr Kate Jacobs
1 October 2026
Educational Services
Understanding the Connection Between Phonological Awareness, Reading and Spelling Skills
Why can a child read a familiar book fluently but freeze on a new three-letter word, or spell the same word three different ways on one page? This article explains how phonological awareness connects to reading and spelling, the early signs parents notice first, whether the behaviour is normal, and the practical steps to take before booking a formal cognitive or dyslexia assessment in Moonee Ponds.
Dr Kate Jacobs
4 September 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Adults: Why So Many People Get Answers Later in Life
Wondering whether an assessment could help you as an adult? This guide from our Melbourne psychologists covers why adults seek assessment, and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
26 August 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Adolescents: What Changes in the Teenage Years
Wondering whether your teenager needs an assessment? This guide from our Melbourne psychologists covers the signs of teen ADHD and autism, and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
12 August 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Children: Signs, Types, and What to Expect
Wondering whether your child needs an assessment? This guide from our Melbourne educational assessment psychologists covers the signs to look for and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
29 July 2026
Post Assessment
What to Do After Your Child’s Psychological Assessment: A Parent’s Action Guide
The feedback session is over and the report is sitting on your desk. This action guide walks parents through what to do after a child’s psychological assessment, one practical step at a time, from school conversations to funding to ongoing support.
Dr Kate Jacobs
10 July 2026