PERSONAL BACKGROUND:

Hayley is a registered psychologist in the state of Victoria and completed her doctoral studies in health psychology at Deakin University in 2005. Her research and clinical experience has focused on sexual and reproductive health, with a particular emphasis on the concerns and needs of young people.

Hayley’s personal commitment to HIV/AIDS began when a relative was diagnosed with the disease in 2001. Since this time, Hayley has endeavoured to build her knowledge and understanding of this illness and its presence in the Australian community. Her motivation to first become involved with YEAH was driven by her realisation that there exists an overwhelming lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS in the general public (particularly among young people), which appears to be contributing to both the increasing number of infections that are occurring, and the stigma that still exists for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Sharing YEAH’s vision for a creative and innovative approach to education and information regarding HIV/AIDS, Hayley became a Director of the organization in 2005, and took on the role of Chairperson for the Board in 2006.She currently works across a range of projects and areas at YEAH.

HEALTH RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Psychology (Health), Deakin University
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours), Deakin University
• Director of Y.E.A.H.
• Psychologist, Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria
• Member, Australian Psychological Society
• Accredited Pre- and Post-test HIV and Hepatitis C Counsellor, MSHC
• Approved Infertility Counsellor, Infertility Treatment Authority of Victoria
• Associate Member, Australia and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association
• Board Member, Deakin University Postgraduate Psychology Advisory Board

2006

• ‘A Closer Walk’ Photographic Exhibit, Melbourne
• Project Coordinator – Patient Needs Special Projects – the Cancer Council Victoria

2005

• Youth Psychologist/Sexual Health Counsellor– Family Planning Victoria (Youth Action Centre)
• Completion of Health Promotion Short Course – Department of Human Services, Victoria
• World AIDS Day Art Exhibition and Auction, Melbourne Museum

2004

• Infertility Counsellor – Monash IVF
• Probationary psychologist with MindlinX, Geelong

2003

• APA Research Scholarship for Doctoral Studies (full funding for 3 years)
• Completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and workshop
• Completion of various observational psychological work placements

2002

• Australian Psychological Society Prize - Top Psychology Honours student, Deakin University

ACADEMIC PAPERS PRESENTED:

McCabe, M.P., & Matic, H. (2006). Relationship functioning, quality of life and masculinity among men with erectile dysfunction. Sexual Dysfunction: Clinical Practice, Research & Trends, Queenstown, N.Z. April.

Matic, H. & McCabe, M.P. (2005). The impact of erectile dysfunction upon the lives of Australian men and their partners. Australian Psychological Society National Conference, Melbourne, Australia. September-October.

Matic, H. & McCabe, M.P. (2005). The psychological and relationship consequences of erectile dysfunction. ASSERT National Sexology Conference, Sydney, Australia. December.

Matic, H. & McCabe, M.P. (2004). Erectile dysfunction and its impact upon the lives of Australian men and their partners. Australian Psychological Society National Conference, Melbourne, Australia. September-October.

Matic, H., & Webb, J. (2003). Environmental justice and social dilemma solutions: Social values and the perceived fairness and endorsement of structures that penalize the poor. 32nd Annual Meeting of Society of Australasian Social Psychologists, Sydney, Australia. April.

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

McCabe, M.P. & Matic, H. (in press). Severity of ED: Relationship to treatment-seeking and satisfaction with treatment using PDE5 Inhibitors. Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Matic, H. & McCabe, M.P. (2004). The psychological and relationship factors involved in treatment seeking for erectile dysfunction. Australian Psychological Society Conference Proceedings, 2004.

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