Membership news

March 2023 | Advocating for psychology

The Better Access evaluation report was released by the Federal Government on 12 December 2022. The report revealed that while Better Access has increased access to mental health services, it is not delivering equal outcomes for all Australians. People from lower socio-economic backgrounds; those...

March 2023 | APS member survey results

Member-driven research is crucial in informing and driving our engagement with media, government and the community. The APS has checked in with members many times over the past few years – including through surveys, webinars and forums. In January 2023, we asked psychologists how they and...

August 2021 | Dr Sadhbh Joyce

Division of General Psychological Practice Significant Contribution AwardThe APS Division of General Psychological Practice (DGPP) Significant Contribution Award encourages excellence and highlights the achievements of registered psychologists.Sadhbh is an External Research Fellow with the Black...

August 2021

Each year a number of APS Interest Groups offer awards to encourage and recognise excellence in the psychological area relevant to the Interest Group.

August 2021

Mr Roger Dooley AM FAPS from Queensland has been made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to community health, to psychology, and to professional societies. Mr Dooley began his career at Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane and has been in...

August 2021

APS National Schedule of Recommended FeesAt the start of each financial year, the APS provides members with suggested fees for different consultation types and lengths. The APS National Schedule of Recommended Fees and item numbers for psychological services lists the APS recommended fee schedule...

May 2021

• For those APS members providing telehealth services, there are special member-only offers through two telehealth providers, Cliniko and Coviu. APS members get a 90-day free trial with Cliniko, and a 20 per cent discount for the first three months with Coviu. Find out more: bit.ly/3gQjpmh...

March 2021

• As the final quarter of the APS financial year commences (after 11 February 2020), now is a good time to encourage a colleague to apply for membership of the APS. Applicants receive up to 15 months’ membership for the price of 12 months. Membership will be paid for through to 31 May...

March 2021

No APS members recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours ListUnfortunately, as far as we can tell for the first time in years, no APS members were recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List. If you do know of any members who were recognised, please contact Mick SymonsTo assist in...