Overview
Another Eventful and Thought-Provoking Evening Awaits!
The theme for this years discussion is: “How to Prepare for a Potential Complaint and What to Do if You Receive One?”
Increasingly, many people are turning to AI for mental health guidance. Included in this trend are some AI systems suggesting that users consider lodging complaints against their human practitioners. Because of this, there has been an increasing number of complaints about psychologists made to AHPRA. Added to this is the ongoing pressure to “get it right” or “else,” and many are feeling the increasing burden on their performance. Many psychologists state that the fear of a complaint has a direct impact on their work. This is not isolated to our profession. Many other health professions report becoming more compliant and less adventurous in their treatment strategies because they would rather play it safe than risk a complaint and potential regulatory action.With all of this, it is no wonder people are turning to AI - if we are going to be turned into robots, at least the AI version comes free.
The aim of this discussion is not to provoke fear or anxiety but rather to support us all to be prepared and to know we are a collective community supporting each other. Complaints can be extremely stressful, and your APS North Coast Committee is dedicated to supporting our members in the event that a complaint is made.
We are here for you!
After tackling the serious stuff, we thought it was only fair to balance things out with our usual highly entertaining …
Bingo with a Twist!
Test your psychology knowledge with a fun and interactive round of Psychology Bingo! We can assure you the questions are not what you would expect.
An Evening of Fun & Engagement Awaits!
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Places are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Join Our Committee – Shape the Future!
We are seeking passionate and committed members to join our 2026 APS NSW North Coast Committee. This is a great opportunity to contribute to our profession, support professional development, and advocate for issues that matter to our members.
We are currently accepting nominations for the following positions:
✅ Chair
✅ Secretary
✅ Treasurer
✅ Committee Members
✅ Student Representative(s)
Nominations close at midnight on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026. Submit your nomination here.
Notes
Registration includes 3 course dinner, including still and sparkling water. Alcohol can be purchased separately. Including, entertainment, prizes and more!
Target Audience
This event is aimed at Psychologists, including friends and partners.
Please note:
- This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Venue details) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
- A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, and any additional resources shared during the session.
Duration of Access
This event will not be recorded.
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.