Informal Think Tanks: Professionals for Safer Screens
Join likeminded wellbeing leaders and clinicians in small informal think tanks. The groups will work alongside each other - led by representatives from each group. The goal is to support you to lift your voice to peak bodies & the media.
Dr Danielle Einstein is a Clinical Psychologist and Researcher working in Sydney. Her work has been pivotal in supporting the public and colleagues to understand the need to bring about healthy device discipline and a multilayered approach to technology use. Danielle works with schools to bring about cultural change. She regularly features in the media.
Dr Lilijana Gorringe is a general practitioner working in Sydney, with a strong interest in the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. She is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the University of Sydney, with her research focusing on university student support. She has been passionate about safe smartphone use in children for many years, focusing on the education of individuals, families and frontline workers on how to navigate this space. She regularly gives presentations to local primary schools and preschools, and with the upcoming legislation changes with social media, is involved in advocating for a public health campaign in Australia.
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Dr Grace Hancock is a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, specialising in the assessment and support of children and adolescents experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including those related to neurodivergence. She has a particular interest in what research and clinical practice is showing about the impact of increasing technology use on young people’s attention, emotional development, academic engagement and achievement, and overall mental health. Dr Hancock works collaboratively with families and schools to encourage intentional, purposeful use of screens and devices, rather than reliance by default.
Sia Mastro
Director of Student Wellbeing | Brigidine College, St Ives (Sydney, NSW)
Sia Mastro is the Director of Student Wellbeing at Brigidine College St Ives, where she leads evidence-based initiatives that foster a culture of care, connection, and compassion. Holding a Master of Education (Leadership & Wellbeing) and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, she combines strategic leadership and practical expertise to embed progressive wellbeing programs across curriculum and pastoral care.
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Sia specialises in promoting student agency, emotional resilience, and growth mindset while working collaboratively with staff, parents, and allied health professionals to build thriving, student‑centred learning environments. She regularly presents at conferences and mental health panels, advocating for authentic connections and safe, empowering spaces that support whole‑person development. A passionate advocate for youth mental health, Sia also raises awareness of the impact of technology and social media on student engagement, relationships, and emotional wellbeing, while championing safer, more supportive online environments.
Megan Williams
Kia ora, my name is Megan Williams and I live in Wellington with my husband and two sons. I am an Educational Psychologist working at Queen Margaret College. My key role in this school has been to provide psychological support and intervention to students (Years 1–13) and their families. In this role I come face to face with young people’s significant challenges with their screen time, and I see every day how this is impacting on their sleep, attention, focus, learning, and mental health. Prior working at Queen Margaret College, I worked at the Ministry of Education supporting children in early childhood and school settings who displayed severe and challenging behaviour.
Ms Shelly Acland is a Clinical Psychologist and leads a team of counsellors and psychologists at Loreto Normanhurst (Sydney, NSW), a large day & boarding school for girls (Years 5-12).
Shelly has specialised in child, adolescent and family psychology for over 25 years, working in schools and private practice. She is passionate about mental health promotion and early intervention and sees working collaboratively with parents and teachers to support young people as an essential part of her role. Parent empowerment programs are integral to the holistic approach to student wellbeing at Loreto Normanhurst. Educating parents on the impact of excessive screen use on the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young people and how to establish healthy screen time habits as a family has been an annual topic in the school’s parent programs for many years. Shelly and her team have already commenced supporting parents and students to prepare for the social media reforms.
