Join us for the second session in our 2-part series on contingency planning.
In this webinar, Graham and Emma Dawes provide information on the Nominated Executive Officer.
Finding a nominee has been causing rising stress in some professional quarters as Psychologists grapple with who to nominate in a Contingency Plan. In this session we will cover:
- Changes to the Code of Conduct around Contingency Planning
- Who a nominated person can be
- Issues around finding a practitioner to act as a Nominated Executive Officer
- The scope of the role
- Possible associated costs
Session 1 covers Your Contingency Plan - What is it? How do I make it? Where do I keep it? And Why do I need it?
All the basics of the incoming Board of Psychology’s Code of Conduct in regard to Contingency Planning, including:
- Professional Will versus Contingency Plan
- Why psychologists need a plan
- Plan creation, storage and updating.
Book for Session 1 here: Your Contingency Plan
About our presenters: Graham and Emma Dawes
Graham and Emma Dawes are a husband and wife team who run Think Talk Do Psychology (TTD) and Contingency Planning and Management Australia (CPMA).
Graham has worked in the public and private sectors including Acute Mental Health Services, the Department of Corrections and Victoria Police. Emma was formerly TTD Practice Manager before following Graham into Psychology. She has also worked with Victoria Police, Community Services and extensively in animal behaviour and parenting support. Between them, Emma and Graham have degrees in Psychology and Communications, and over 30 years experience in operating a private practice.
The pair recently developed CPMA as a secure online Contingency Planning and Nominated Executive Officer service for Australian Psychologists and Allied Health Professionals.

Webinar timing: 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEDT
Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.