Dr Nicole Highet

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Psychologist; Founder, Executive Director, Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE); Advocate, National Perinatal Depression Initiative (NPDI)

Founder and Executive Director, Nicole was the former Deputy CEO and National Perinatal Advisor of beyondblue between 2001-2013. Her role in the perinatal area specifically included oversight of the National Research Program, advocacy and the implementation of Australia’s $85M National Perinatal Depression Initiative (NPDI). Other areas of specialisation within the perinatal field include consumer research, national community awareness campaigns, clinical guidelines and resource development, digital screening and research and advocacy to inform and guide policy and best practice. Her leadership and strong commitment to perinatal mental health has resulted in the formal establishment of COPE in 2013.

The perinatal mental health – New screening tools

The prevalence of mental health issues in the perinatal period

The perinatal mental health – New screening tools

The prevalence of mental health issues in the perinatal period

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Dr Nicole Highet

Psychologist; Founder, Executive Director, Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE); Advocate, National Perinatal Depression Initiative (NPDI)

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The perinatal mental health – New screening tools

The prevalence of mental health issues in the perinatal period

The perinatal mental health – New screening tools

The prevalence of mental health issues in the perinatal period

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Dr Nicole Highet

Psychologist; Founder, Executive Director, Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE); Advocate, National Perinatal Depression Initiative (NPDI)

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The perinatal mental health – New screening tools

The prevalence of mental health issues in the perinatal period

The perinatal mental health – New screening tools

The prevalence of mental health issues in the perinatal period

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TONIGHT! The new dementia test - Assessment & management of the patient with cognitive concerns

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General Practitioner; GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia; Central Adelaide Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Service, SA Health

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Dr Stephanie Daly​ will provide an update on dementia tests in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.

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