Membership news

August 2016

An APS Board-approved Advisory Group has been established to support psychologists in the early phases of their career.Recognising the unique requirements of psychologists operating within their first seven years of practice, the Early Career Advisory Group (ECAG) has been formed to assist the...

June 2016

Renew your membership to take advantage of the ethical, professional and practice resources, stay informed about scientific and policy developments, stay connected with colleagues, and help shape psychology’s future. See the Member benefits brochure for details of the full suite of APS...

June 2016

The new online APS shop offers members a range of valuable professional and practical in-demand products and helps build public awareness of psychology at the same time.The new online APS shop was launched in May with the aim of becoming a one-stop shop for members to support them in their...

June 2016

The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, there are twenty-two new Life Members of the APS, bringing the total to 129 current Life Members of the APS.The full list of current Life Members of the APS is available...

June 2016

The standard closing date for nominations for Interest Group awards is 31 October 2016. Please check individual awards for detailsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology Interest GroupIndigenous Student Conference Attendance Award*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and...

June 2016

CALL FOR APPLICATIONSApplications are now open for the 2016 APS Grant to encourage and support innovative projects that have an intercultural and/or international focus. Applications should aim to develop and implement a project that is culturally meaningful for the target country or community...

June 2016

The APS Board of Directors recently approved a revised version of the Ethical guidelines on the teaching and use of hypnosis. The guideline was compiled through extensive consultation with APS Member Groups and members with relevant experience with hypnosis.Nominations are now open for the two...

April 2016

Based on member feedback, in 2016 a new model of member engagement and consultation is being trialled by the APS to use member expertise more efficiently and improve the alignment of member interests with the work of these groups. The trial involves the suspension of the Professional Practice...