Membership news

October 2013

The APS online CPD logging tool is a highly valued device that enables members to track their individual progress towards meeting the complex array of continued professional development (CPD) requirements stipulated by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and Medicare Australia. A number of...

October 2013

Each year the APS recognises members who have made an outstanding contribution to the APS and to the advancement of psychological knowledge or practice by electing them as Fellows of the Society. Twelve members were elected as APS Fellows in 2013.Professor Vicki Anderson FAPSVicki Anderson is the...

October 2013

The APS provides a comprehensive information and advisory service for members via phone, email and the website. The ‘Ask APS’ telephone and email advisory services respond to a large number of member queries, ranging from professional practice and ethical concerns and dilemmas to...

August 2013

Two new Ethical Guidelines have recently been developed by the APS Ethical Guidelines Committee –Guidelines for psychological practice in forensic contexts and Guidelines on working with sex and/or gender diverse clients. To access the new Ethical Guidelines, go to: www.psychology.org.au...

August 2013 | Emeritus Professor Kevin McConkey, Dr Terry Bowles

14.7.43 – 26.6.13APS President, 1994–1996Barry’s funeral service celebrated the rich diversity of his personal and professional life. His youth and study in Queensland, his postgraduate study and professional development in the USA, and his extensive career in Victoria were all...

August 2013

The 2013 APS Membership Satisfaction Survey provided an important opportunity for members to let the organisation know their concerns, needs and suggestions as well as their level of satisfaction with their membership and the work of the APS. The last edition of InPsych presented the first part...

August 2013

Members have the opportunity to have their say in the governance of the APS by voting in the 2013 APS Board of Directors election. The President-Elect and two General Director positions on the Board are open for election. Associate Members, Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows are eligible to...

June 2013

The APS 2013-2014 schedule of recommended fees for psychological services (applicable from 1 July 2013) 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...

June 2013

The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, 12 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: Mrs Jean Coffey MAPS, Professor...