Meet the Development Team

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Martin Gleeson

Full-stack Developer


Martin is an Associate Developer with a robust background in creating impactful digital tools. His expertise has facilitated the development of Mental Health Foundation Australia’s Supportive Mind mobile application. Martin’s ongoing commitment to enhance mental health accessibility through technology continues to drive his professional endeavours and passion for innovation in the digital health space. Emphasising user-centric design and accessibility, ensuring that the app not only meets diverse user needs but also promotes engagement through interactive elements.

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Robert van Noort

Full-stack Developer


Robert is an Associate Developer with responsibilities related to translating any of life's problems into solutions using a medley of different coding languages and technologies. His role at the Mental Health Foundation Australia has been to create an accessible mobile application to help promote mental wellbeing which is a space that he is very passionate about. Throughout his now finished Computer Science degree at Curtin University and work experience, he has gained experience in Agile development through completing intensive undergraduate/graduate research projects and assignments, of which object oriented programming and modular design were recurring areas of focus.


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Justin Baik

Front-end Developer


Justin graduated with a Bachelor in Data Science and Decisions from University of New South Wales and working as an Associate Developer. Having an in interest in both web and app development, he is gladly teaming with MHFA. With the rest of the development team, he hopes to make mental health more approachable and convenient for everyone through technology.

The Supportive Mind is developed in collaboration with  a team of passionate individuals with expertise in advancing technology and committed to improving mental health support across Australia. With a focus on innovation, accessibility, and user experience, each team member brings unique skills to the table.


A special mention and gratitude to the advisory team for their guidance and expertise in helping the development process come to a success: Ashok Mysore, Kadiresan Ramachandran, Mark Kilmer, Sharma Madiraju, Deepthi Karnam and Allahbaksh Mohammedali Asadullah.

We are immensely grateful for the support of the members of MHFA's IT Advisory Committee who worked  tirelessly with the development team to successfully develop an app that will make a difference in the lives of many:



  • Subra Ramachandran, App Ideation and Technical Advisor
  • Nithya Viswanathan, App Ideation, Design and Project Management
  • Karthick Thanigaimani, App Architect Support
  • Nithin Mohanan, Automation Support
  • Sury Soni, Distribution Support
  • Ravi Kesanam, Distribution Support

Supportive Mind is ISO 27001 Certified


As the official sponsor of the app, eNoah iSolution’s generous support enables us to keep the app free for all users, ensuring that more people can access the mental health support they need. Beyond their financial support, they have played a critical role in guiding us through the ISO 27001 certification process. Their expertise and commitment to security have helped us ensure that the Supportive Mind app not only provides high-quality mental health support but also safeguards the privacy and security of our users. We are incredibly grateful for their unwavering support, dedication to security, and commitment to helping us create a safe and secure mental health resource for all Australians. The team members who dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data security, ensures the app complies with legal and industry regulations of ISO 27001. Their expertise in data protection ensures that our users' privacy is safeguarded.


We extend our deepest gratitude to the Audit and Testing Team

Mohan Shankar, Ramya Sivaram, Aswani Jangalapalli, Joseph Martin, Rodney Roger and Sampath Kadajari. 

Reviewed by mental health professionals


We are thankful for the Scientific and Medical Advisory members for reviewing every aspect of the app’s content is grounded in evidence-based research and best practices in psychological support. Their expertise ensures that the app delivers real value to users, guiding them on their mental health journey.


Design and User Experience Team


The design and user experience were crucial aspects to ensure that our users feel comfortable, engaged, and supported while using the app. This section of the app was brought to life by a talented team of interns, whose fresh perspectives and creativity played an essential role in making the app visually appealing and easy to navigate.


Under the mentorship of our IT Head – Nithya Viswanathan, these interns created an intuitive, clean, and visually engaging interface that allows users to easily navigate mental health resources and tools, even during moments of stress or uncertainty.


We would like to thank the interns for their valuable contributions:


  • Tommy Wilde – UI/UX design, wireframing and concepts
  • Ronja Falch – graphic & element design
  • Kazue Hirota – logo & typography design
  • Matthew Hackett Smith – video production & design
  • Linh Nguyen – video production & design
  • Vy Nguyen – digital media production
  • Julia Tsang – marketing content creation
  • Ethan Adrian – social media marketing 
  • Vanessa Chim – social media design
  • Er Ling Chan - social media design
  • Cheery Monycheat - social media promotion


Each member of our team is united by one common goal: to provide a free, secure, and accessible mental health support app that can reach anyone, anywhere. Our diverse team brings together a range of skills and expertise, and together, we’re committed to improving lives, one step at a time.