Ms Anushka Phal Psychologist

Anushka is a passionate psychologist driving advocacy and change for minority communities across Australia. Anushka is the founder of Umeed Psychology, a psychology private practice and social enterprise which aims to provide accessible, culturally informed mental health care. In an effort to de-stigmatise mental health and create better access to mental health care in multicultural communities, Anushka has developed SafeSpace, mental health literacy and International Student programs. Anushka is a passionate advocate for youth mental health working as a school psychologist and having published research in this area. As an Ambassador for the Australia & New Zealand Mental Health Association Anushka strives to make a global impact when it comes to mental health. Anushka is also the co-founder for The Shore Project Podcast, founding member of Guardians of The Pacific (a charity which aims to support Fiji through poverty alleviation, education and individual welfare) and a co-author for "Undefeated" a Professional Migrant Women project. Anushka was a Finalist for the 2023 Saward Dawson Young Achievers Award for Social Impact & Community Service, the winner of 2023 Westfield Local Heroes Award and 2023 inductee to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.