Overview

The PPWP of the Melbourne Branch is pleased to invite you to explore the upcoming changes to the psychology profession.

The Psychology Board of AHPRA published advance copies of ‘Professional Competencies for Psychologists’ in August 2024 and ‘Code of Conduct for Psychologists’ in November 2024. Both the Competencies and Code are effective from 1st December 2025. Psychologists need familiarity with these documents prior to them coming into effect as psychologists are required to develop a Continuing Professional Development Plan before the commencement of the CPD Cycle and the Plan should take into account the Competencies expected of registered psychologists. The Competencies and Code are on the Psychology Board website under ‘Standards and Guidelines’ followed by ‘Professional Practice Standards’.

The introduction of the Competencies and Code is a highly significant development for psychologists. The Chair of the Psychology Board, Rachel Phillips, has kindly agreed to make a presentation on the Competencies and Code and answer questions that attendees have.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Be aware of the new Code of Conduct for Psychologists
• Have an understanding of the professional competencies.

Presenter(s)

About the presenter(s)

Notes

Registration includes a 2 course dinner followed by tea and coffee. In addition to dinner there is a cash bar.

Parking is available at Graduate House; information regarding this will be sent out if required.

Target Audience

This activity is aimed at Professional psychologists.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.