Vicki Dallinger

Vicki Dallinger is a Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer in Psychology, and Clinic Director at the School of Psychology and Wellbeing at the University of Southern Queensland. Her work focuses on recovery and resilience-building for youth and adults in community and private mental health settings. She is also involved in trauma-informed practices research, particularly in school environments.

• Education: BSc (University of Southern Queensland), BSc(Hons) (University of Southern Queensland), MPhD (University of Southern Queensland)

Her research interests span clinical psychology, health psychology, and trauma-informed approaches, with a focus on developing youth recovery measures and exploring trauma-informed practices in educational institutions. As Clinic Director, she oversees clinical operations while maintaining a four-year tertiary teaching career in psychology courses like PSY5130 and PSY5230.

Professional Affiliations:

• Australian Psychological Society
• Australian Clinical Psychology Association
• The Gottman Institute
• Mental Health Professionals Network (Coordinator)
• Centre for Heritage and Culture (CHC)