From the Chief Executive Officer

November 2022 | Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Significant world events and those closer to home have continued to demand more from the APS in 2022. This year, the pace and scale of our activity has only increased.This year, I have had meetings with almost 350 different stakeholders from government, the sector and further afield &ndash...

August 2022 | Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Change pervades the APS and our community and our world, demanding we keep sight of our obligation to innovate and advocate for the profession and the people we serve. We continue to challenge ourselves to remain outward-looking as an organisation and a profession, dedicating our expertise to...

May 2022 | Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

All great publications require a refresh and a refreshed approach to stay relevant and integral to people’s lives. Late last year I shared news that InPsych would transform into a fully digital format. Now, I am pleased to share the first version of our product with you.You told us that...

November 2021 | Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

When I stepped into the role of CEO a little over a year ago, I was tasked by the Board with transforming the APS and building a clear path for our future. Psychologists are frontline mental health workers, whether they operate in hospitals, clinics or organisations. As frontline workers, they...

August 2021 | Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Join us in September for ‘Unpacking trauma’ – our first members’ choice symposium.This is new – both for you and for the APS. It is the first time we have rapidly implemented a CPD idea in response to member feedback and created a fully formed CPD event in the space...

May 2021 | From the Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Despite these many challenges, I am optimistic about the future. And within our own APS community, I believe that the future is bright.We are growing. In 2021 we surpassed 27,000 members. This is a strong and resounding growth during one of the toughest years faced by many members, and includes...

March 2021 | Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Since launching the APS Strategic Plan 2021–24 late last year we have been moving swiftly to implement the actions that are driven by our strategic priorities.One of those centres on reimagining the APS. We are building on what we currently offer our members and we are making this offering...

January 2021 | From the Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Never before have we all so looked forward to a new year, and the sense of a new beginning that it presents to us. Both professionally and personally we were all disrupted over the past year. At times, 2020 felt bewildering and relentless as we all learned to live more simply and re-examine what...

November 2020 | Dr Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Joining the APS as a student member during my undergraduate studies, I did not intend, nor imagine, that I would one day become the CEO of the organisation. I am very pleased that I did.After four months in the role, I am immensely optimistic for the APS as an organisation reimagined. In 2020 we...