Join us on 15 September 2026, 12.15pm (AEDT) for a 90-minute live workshop hosted by the Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association. While the session will be recorded, participants are strongly encouraged to attend live.

Workshop description: Psychological reports are intended to support understanding and inform meaningful action, yet they are not always written in ways that meet the needs of the people who receive them. This workshop explores how psychological reports can become clearer, more accessible, and genuinely useful. Drawing on research and consumer perspectives, including what parents, teachers, and other report recipients value, we will examine common barriers to report accessibility and use. Participants will leave with practical strategies for improving the language, structure, presentation, and usefulness of their own reports.

About the presenters

Dr Elly Quinlan is an educational and developmental psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Tasmania. She enjoys psychological assessment and has been on an ongoing professional and research journey to improve the clarity, accessibility, and practical usefulness of her own reports. Her broader interests include ethics, neurodivergence, and experiences of uncertainty. She also works as a witness intermediary, supporting children and adults with communication needs during police interviews and court proceedings.

Meg Glachan is an early career generally registered psychologist and PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania. Her research focuses on improving the accessibility, readability, and usefulness of psychological assessment reports, with a particular interest in health literacy, plain language, and strengths-based reporting. Meg also works clinically with children, young people, and families, bringing a practical perspective to her research and professional presentations.