Aisha Usman

Manager

Aisha has 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about assessing and managing mental health disorders affecting children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Aisha has a particular interest in working with children, migrants, refugees and people of all ages from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have experienced psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Jotpreet Kaur

Wellness Hub Clinic Administrator and Project Coordinator

Jotpreet is the Clinical Administrator for the Wellness Hub Psychology Clinic, which offers low-cost, accessible counselling services and provides a platform for provisional psychologists and counsellors to gain supervised experience. She also coordinates the MHFA’s educational Mental Health First Aid training and webinars program, the Youth Leaders advocacy program, and other National Multicultural Mental Health Month awareness initiatives.  Prior to this role, Jotpreet worked with the MHFA as a Mental Health Advocate Volunteer dedicating her time to assist develop multicultural community engagement with the Punjabi Communities and mental health research initiatives.

Amanda has many years experience in many industries both professionally and in a volunteering capacity. Her interest in mental health began after being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Her lived experience of people with Bipolar Disorder in the community led her to establish two women’s support groups for Bipolar Life Victoria and is currently the President and Support Group Administrator. Amanda brings her expertise and desire to provide quality support groups to the role of Support Group Administrator for the Mental Health Foundation Australia. Her passion is to achieve a truly inclusive therapeutic support service for the community with the Mental Health Foundation Australia.

Nithya Viswanathan

IT Systems Analyst | Head of IT, Media and Marketing Operations

Nithya is a dedicated professional with a specialised expertise in IT and Digital Media, she assists the MHFA in managing their websites and the new Supportive Mind app. She has successfully led the Media and Marketing initiatives for the MHFA in the past few years, curating empowering mental health messages and raising awareness about the Foundation's vital services.  With a passion for mentorship, she recruits and leads university students from diverse disciplines, including Media, IT & Business through the MHFA’s Internship Program since 2023. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in IT (majoring in Mobile Apps Development). Driven by a growing interest in AI, cybersecurity and automation design, she is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance the accessibility of mental health education and services through digital platforms.

Vy Nguyen

Social Media Coordinator

Vy is currently pursuing a double degree in Business and Media & Communications at Swinburne University. With a interest in both fields, she joins the Mental Health Foundation Australia as the Social Media Coordinator to contribute to various marketing initiatives and media productions, enhancing her practical skills alongside academic studies. She is passionate about using media as a tool for social impact and get involved in projects that promote mental health awareness for everyone.