In addition to her clinical training, Diane completed her PhD in 2016 at the University of Wollongong, undertaking a clinical trial of acceptance and commitment therapy to facilitate psychological adjustment after a traumatic brain injury. In 2016, Diane was promoted to be the Principal Psychologist at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, the highest psychology grade within NSW Health. The role encompasses both professional and clinical governance for all psychologists within the health district. Diane has provided extensive supervision to students, registrars and her peers, and ongoing mentoring to early-career psychologists. She often speaks at APS student events to promote careers in both clinical psychology and NSW Health.