Practising Psychologist Alerts

October 2017

We live in a world that is increasingly ‘connected’, but it is neither possible, nor advisable, for a psychologist to always be available to respond to calls, emails or text messages from others, including clients. This is particularly the case for example, when you are on holiday, at...

June 2017

Most Australian states and territories have anti-corruption bodies1 and supporting legislation that may create obligations on psychologists to report alleged corruption or misconduct if undertaking contract work for government or public agencies. For example, psychologists who are &lsquo...

December 2016

The use of Skype to communicate with clients has advantages as it can help to overcome some of the barriers to accessing psychology services. This may be particularly important for people in rural and remote locations, where specific services are not available in the local area, or when someone...

October 2016

From 1 October 2016, new cosmetic surgery guidelines will apply that require all medical practitioners (including plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons and cosmetic physicians) to refer for psychological assessment prior to cosmetic surgery in some cases.The revised guidelines developed by the...

August 2016

Are you a principal psychologist in private practice with ‘employees’? Or, are you a psychologist engaged on the basis of being an ‘independent contractor’?If the answer is ‘yes’ to either question, you need to be aware that the distinction between &lsquo...

December 2015

The Psychology Board of Australia has revised the continuing professional development (CPD) standard for psychologists, effective from 1 December 2015. This standard is applicable to all psychologists with general registration including those with an area of practice endorsement. It does not...