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Dianne Summers is a Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University's Faculty of Education, specializing in educational and developmental psychology across Australian government, Catholic, and independent school sectors.
Her academic foundation includes postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Melbourne and Monash University, building on prior experience as a primary and secondary school teacher.
Her research centers on translating psychological knowledge into educational practice, with emphasis on student wellbeing, inclusive education frameworks, disability support in mainstream classrooms, and crisis-responsive mental health services. She investigates evidence-based interventions for at-risk students and digital service delivery models.
Her 2021 pandemic-era research revealed critical adaptations in school psychology services, including telehealth innovations, virtual wellbeing activities, and ethical protocols for online counselling—establishing foundational practices for future crisis response in educational settings.
Dr. Summers actively consults with schools to develop whole-school wellbeing programs and inclusive practices, collaborating with educators, allied health professionals, and leadership teams to implement sustainable student support systems grounded in psychological research.
