Advocacy and campaigns

Membership on more than 40 influencial committees enables us to exert influence on policy development in health, welfare, education and other issues that relate to psychology in Australia.

We draw on expert members and professional staff to develop submissions to parliamentary inquiries on issues of community concern where psychological knowledge has a contribution to make.

The APS advocates strongly with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), representing member concerns and working to ensure that registration supports a strong profession.

With a large and diverse membership, we are well informed on the implications of registration requirements and able to provide expert and up-to-date information to members.

Advocacy with government ministers, other parliamentarians and their advisors ensures the contribution of psychologists is well recognised by the Australian community .

We draw on evidence to make a compelling case for funded access to psychological services and ongoing investment in psychology education and research.

We monitor workforce trends and represent members on influential committees and with key employers.

This enables strong input to ensure viable training and employment opportunities in psychology and ensures world-class standards in psychology education.