Respectful Relationships

The APS Indigenous Psychology Advisory Group (IPAG) was set up as the successor to the RAP Working Group. IPAG advises the APS Board on all Indigenous-related matters.

Another objective in building respectful relationships is developing and embedding cultural protocols for APS meetings and events. These protocols assist both Member Groups and individual members to understand, develop and use local cultural protocols. The APS Member Groups continue to make extensive use of two important resources that help to facilitate their engagement towards respectful relationships:

• APS Cultural Protocols for Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Country, Traditional Custodians and Elders (member only access)
• Doing Reconciliation Locally – RAP Implementation Tips for Member Groups (member only access)

A major milestone has been our formal Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, acknowledging psychology’s role in contributing to the erosion of culture and making a commitment to change.