Closes 30 September 2025
Dear Psychologist,
We invite you to participate in a research study exploring the training and practice experiences of recently registered psychologists working in regional, rural, and remote Australia. Charles Sturt University's Human Research Ethics Committee has approved this project (protocol no. H25063).
We are seeking registered psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) who meet the following criteria:
- Completed postgraduate training through one of the following pathways:
- 5+1 pathway (e.g., Master of Professional Psychology)
- Higher degree pathway (e.g., Master of Clinical Psychology)
- Obtained PsyBA registration within the past five years.
- Engaged in direct client contact in regional, rural, or remote areas of Australia in the past five years
- Currently hold PsyBA registration.
Before deciding whether to participate, please read the information provided via the "Start the survey" link. Participation is entirely voluntary.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Chief Investigator, Dr. Prasada Rao Podugu ([email protected]). Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our research.
Kind regards,
Dr. Prasad Rao Podugu
Chief Investigator
Charles Sturt University
Email: [email protected]
Chief Investigator: Dr. Prasada Rao Podugu ([email protected])
Associate Investigators: Prof. Suzanne McLaren ([email protected])
Dr. Bianca Spaccavento ([email protected]), and
Dr. James Collison ([email protected])
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