Membership news

December 2014

The incidence of work-related stress in Australia is high, and is likely to grow during uncertain economic times as Australian workplaces become more competitive and cost‑conscious. This will have inevitable effects on the health and wellbeing of employees, increasing their job demands and...

October 2014

An election for two General Director positions on the APS Board of Directors was held by postal ballot and electronic voting, and the result was declared at the AGM in Hobart on 2 October 2014. The two successful candidates are Mr Anthony Cichello MAPS and Ms Mary Magalotti MAPS, both of whom...

October 2014

Many members have sampled the expanded access to online literature databases through the new provider, ProQuest.This enhanced member benefit offers APS members free access to the ProQuest Psychology Journals as well as the MEDLINE online literature databases, providing access to thousands of...

August 2014

Keeping up to date with the most recent evidence in our diverse field of psychology can be a challenge, especially for psychologists working in private practice, rural and remote regions or other settings with limited access to library resources.To facilitate evidence-based practice and support...

August 2014

Members have the opportunity to have their say in the governance of the APS by voting in the 2014APS Board of Directors election. Two General Director positions on the Board are open for election. Members holding the grades of Associate Member, Member, Fellow and Honorary Fellow are eligible to...

August 2014

New APS Ethical Guidelines on suicide have been developed.The Ethical guidelines relating to clients at risk of suicide can be downloaded from the APS website: www.psychology.org.au/practitioner/essential/ethics/guidelines/Applicants who hold current general registration as a psychologist in...

August 2014

Ms Evelyn Field FAPS was recognised in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours, receiving the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia for service to the community, particularly through anti-school and workplace bullying initiatives.

June 2014

Aon Risk Solutions, whose insurance program is currently underwritten by CGU Insurance Limited, was recently reappointed as the APS-approved broker for professional indemnity insurance following a comprehensive tender process. The APS invited proposals from seven insurance brokers/companies and a...

June 2014

The APS 2014-2015 schedule of recommended fees for psychological services (applicable from 1 July 2014) is now available and can be downloaded from the APS website (www.psychology.org.au/practitioner/resources/fees/). The APS recommended fee poster is available to members on request &ndash...