Membership news

June 2014

Now with major enhancementsAPS members listed on Australia’s largest searchable database of psychologists in private practice, the APS Find a Psychologist Service, now have enhanced profiles to assist with promotion of their services. New features have been added to include APS...

June 2014

The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, six new Life Members of the APS have been appointed, bringing the total to 96 current Life Members of the APS. The new Life Members are: Mr Ronald Clark MAPS, Mrs Marie...

June 2014

A number of APS Interest Groups offer awardsthat encourage and recognise excellence in the relevant area of psychology. The 2013 recipients are profiled below.ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES AND PSYCHOLOGY INTEREST GROUPIndigenous Student Conference Attendance AwardKelly Naylor...

June 2014

Nominations are now open for the 2014 APS Interest Group awards offered by the following Interest Groups. Refer to the APS website for further information, including eligibility and nomination processes.www.psychology.org.au/about/awards/#s3The closing date for nominations for most Interest Group...

April 2014

The APS currently has 229 Fellows. Of this esteemed group, 44% are female, 13% are under 55, and 58% reside in New South Wales and Victoria. Do you know any colleagues who deserve recognition for their exemplary contributions to the APS and to the discipline and/or profession of psychology? The...

April 2014

The APS Colleges offer a range or awards and prizes each year that encourage and recognise excellence in psychology across the specialist fields. The 2013 recipients are profiled below.APS College Awards of DistinctionThe APS College Award of Distinction recognises the importance of an individual...

April 2014

Nominations are now open for the 2014 College awards in the areas outlined below. The closing date for nominations for all College awards is 31 July 2014 (except for some student awards).APS College Awards of DistinctionThe Award is bestowed on a senior member of each APS College, each year. It...

April 2014

The 2013 Medicare audit of Better Access providers revealed over 50 per cent to be non-compliant in relation to:Sessions provided in excess of referral or no valid referral in existenceReports not provided back to the referrer as required.Understandably, it can be uncomfortable managing a...

February 2014

The APS provides a comprehensive advisory service for members via phone, email and the website for enquiries ranging from professional matters to membership queries and study information. Advice is provided by experienced psychologists and other skilled National Office staff through the...