PARTNERING WITH AUSTRALIAN ORGANISATIONS & COMMUNITIES

I’m David Younger. Thanks for taking the time to visit my site and to read about my background and passions.

I’m a Melbourne based clinical psychologist and national disaster consultant with over 15 years’ experience supporting organisations, agencies, communities, as well as local and state government throughout Australia. I’ve been a trusted advisor after numerous events including bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, thunderstorm asthma, and the pandemic. I am an Honorary Fellow (Clinical) at Melbourne University and am a member of the Children and Disasters Advisory Committee. I’m also an advising panel member for the Victorian State Government’s (DFFH) Psychosocial Reference Group.

My approach is one of calm, warmth, compassion, and curiosity. I hold the view that people hold a deep capacity to connect, adapt and grow, and that this is particularly important during an era of cascading events, disruption and uncertainty.