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Tips to set and manage boundaries with your clients

In the media

Do opposites attract? ABC Radio Sydney

Dr Sara Quinn on if opposites attract in a relationship and managing differences.

Parents, be alert to AI 'friendships' - Australian Financial Review

Dr Zena Burgess urges caution around use of AI tools for mental health.

Burying the hatchet after family disagreements - ABC Radio Sydney

Dr Zena Burgess shares advice on reconnecting with loved ones after disagreements or estrangement.

Regional mental health care reaching crisis point - The Daily Telegraph

Dr Sara Quinn discusses workforce shortages in regional Australia.

'Widespread reform of the mental health system is needed' - ABC Radio Brisbane

Dr Zena Burgess discusses new Medicare Mental Health Centres in Qld and calls for reform.

APS urges consideration as AI grows within Australian workplaces - 2GB Radio

Dr Zena Burgess urges Federal Government to implement safeguards around AI in workplaces.

Talking to your children about homophobic slurs - Herald Sun

Dr Zena Burgess shares advice on talking to children in simple, age-appropriate language.

Why more adult children are completely halting all communication with their parents - Herald Sun

Dr Zena Burgess on people who chose to cut contact with their family.

APS calls on government to investigate the impacts of AI on young people - 2GB Radio

Dr Zena Burgess calls on government to commit to examining the impacts of AI use on youth.

Kids scrambling to sign up to social media in last ditch bid to beat ban - The Daily Telegraph

Dr Zena Burgess on the upcoming social media ban.

Advocacy

Tasmanian Government 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy Consultation

Addressing the broader social and emotional determinants of health

APS Response to Mental Health Consortium Sector-Led Advice on Youth Mental Health Services

Youth mental health reform must be guided by evidence and expert psychological input

APS Response to Victoria’s 2026-30 Climate Change Strategy

Need for stronger recognition of the psychological impacts of climate change and the role of psychol ...

Response to the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029

Exploring unique and systemic risks and challenges faced by those who serve

Response to APAC Alignment Accreditation Standards Review: Consultation Paper – Round 1

Cultural safety, diversity and inclusion, self-care, client safety, and digital competence

Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement

Our final recommendations on the agreement

Select committee inquiry into stillbirth in South Australia

Enhance stillbirth prevention and bereavement care through evidence-based psychological support

Accessible mental health and wellbeing: A psychological blueprint for Australia’s 2025-26 Budget - APS Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26

Reform solutions through innovative and future-facing investments

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