Elizabeth Hagarty
Director of NSW Psychological and Specialist Services
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Elizabeth Hagarty was born and raised on Dharug land and now resides on Dharawal land, where she continues her lifelong commitment to improving the wellbeing of children, young people, and the communities that support them. She is a registered psychologist and Board-approved supervisor, with expertise in organisational psychology, leadership, trauma-informed practice, and systemic service design. Elizabeth holds a Master of Organisational Psychology and is a Certified Change Management Practitioner, with additional qualifications in community sector management. She began her career in residential treatment programs for children and young people in Out of Home Care. Since then, she has led and designed multidisciplinary teams and services across early psychosis, mental health, homelessness, and broader community services in both private and not-for-profit sectors. Currently, Elizabeth serves as Director of Psychological and Specialist Services, DCJ NSW where she drives innovation in service delivery, supports staff wellbeing in complex environments, and champions evidence-based approaches.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11:00
Outcomes from Trauma-Based Therapy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Out-of-Home Care
Placing a cultural lens on clinical therapy to heal trauma in Aboriginal children placed in out of home care
Building on the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, women and families
The effectiveness of evidence-based trauma interventions for Aboriginal children and adolescents in out of home care
Debbie Haynes, Aboriginal Clinical Psychologist, LINKS Trauma Healing Service - Illawarra & Western, Department of Communities and Justice, NSW
Elizabeth Hagarty, Director of NSW Psychological and Specialist Services, NSW Department of Communities and Justice