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In the media

In the media

Navigating feelings of loneliness and anxiety during the festive season - WIN News

Dr Zena Burgess shares advice for people experiencing negative feelings.

COVID killed this useful skill. Here’s how to revive it - Sydney Morning Herald

APS on mastering the art of small talk.

APS on coping with trauma - Channel 10 News

Dr Zena Burgess discusses navigating trauma following the Bondi Beach attack.

Phone addiction forcing producers to change the way they make TV - The Age

APS discusses the concept of ‘second screening’

What you may be getting wrong about male loneliness - AFR

Dr Zena Burgess discusses what contributes to loneliness in men.

APS discusses the social media ban - SEN 1170

Dr Zena Burgess on the social media ban for under 16s.

Hidden cost of repressed rage on women's health is startling - Body+Soul

APS on the psychology of women suppressing feelings of anger.

Facing a family rift at Christmas - The Advertiser

Dr Zena Burgess on dealing with conflict during the festive season.

Surviving the school holidays without social media - ABC News

Dr Zena Burgess shares advice for helping kids through the social media ban.

AI chatbot for weight loss prompts warning: APS in Australian Financial Review

Dr Zena Burgess warns AI interventions must be carefully safeguarded.

Advocacy

Advocacy

Government Inquiry into the Thriving Kids Initiative

Supports for children with developmental delays and disabilities.

Productivity Commission Five Pillars of Productivity Consultation

Practical reforms to improve Australia’s living standards.

WA Mental Health and Other Drugs Strategic Directions 2025-2030

Prevention, integration, workforce, psychosocial supports, equity, cultural safety and governance.

NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Prevention and early intervention by cross-sector collaboration.

NT Parliamentary Inquiry into Voluntary Assisted Dying

Compassionate, safe and evidence-based approach to end-of-life care.

Department of Social Services Consultation on the NDIS Supports Rules

NDIS Supports Rules clarity - services can operate effectively during this transition phase.

ACT Inquiry into Men’s Suicide Rates

Targeted, evidence-based approaches to reduce high rates of male suicide.

Psychology Board of Australia Draft Guidelines for the 5+1 Internship Program

Restore structured training to uphold integrity of the 5+1 Internship Program.

Australian Government Anti-Bullying Rapid Review

Bullying in schools - addressing its underlying causes.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Alignment Accreditation Standards Review: Round 2 Consultation

Alignment of competencies with contemporary practice.

Career partner

Career partner

Member contribution guidelines

22 December 2025 | Submit your ideas and write for Insights

Member research projects

22 December 2025 | The place to share member research and participate in psychological research

APS CPD and events finder

07 December 2025 | Search the full range of training and events

Know your therapies: Narrative therapy

21 December 2025 | 1.50 CPD hours | elearning

Best practice assessment and intervention for adult ADHD

22 December 2025 | 16.0 CPD hours | Two-part webinar

Sign-up to APS journals via your member dashboard

22 December 2025 | Update and renew your subscriptions now

Suicide prevention - elearning

14 December 2025 | 6 CPD hours

WAIS-5: the latest update

16 November 2025 | 9.0 CPD hours | Webinar

2026 APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists Conference

22 December 2025 | Join us in Melbourne this February

2026 APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference

01 December 2025 | Submissions open