President's note

February 2017 | Mr Anthony Cichello FAPS

The time is always right to do right.–Nelson MandelaAt its core, governance is using ethics to address the major issues an organization faces.– Ritvo, Ohlsen & Holland, 2004*I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many lands upon which APS members transact our work...

December 2016 | Mr Anthony Cichello FAPS

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.- Winston S. ChurchillI wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many lands upon which we APS members transact our work, including those of my home base – the Taungurong people, and pay my respects to the elders...

October 2016 | Mr Anthony Cichello FAPS

I would like to begin my first President's note by respectfully acknowledging the traditional custodians of the many lands upon which we APS members transact our work, and pay my respect to the elders, both past and present.It is an absolute honour and privilege to have been elected APS...

June 2016 | Professor Mike Kyrios FAPS

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that behavioral science insights – research findings from fields such as behavioral economics and psychology about how people make decisions and act on them – can be used to design government policies to better serve … people.&rdquo...

April 2016 | Professor Mike Kyrios

The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham LincolnWe've been talking a lot recently about celebrations. That's understandable, given that it's the 50th year since the emergence of the APS following our separation from the British Psychological Society. In...

February 2016 | Professor Mike Kyrios

I don't know where I’m going from here but I promise it won't be boring.” - David Bowie, Madison Square Garden (1998)With the fun, relaxation and hope associated with the beginning of a New Year fast becoming a memory as we start returning to our routines, we can begin to...

October 2015 | Professor Mike Kyrios

Nothing endures but change.” - Herakleitos (c. 535 BC – 475 BC)In light of the various reviews that have been or that are currently being undertaken into our health, primary care and mental health systems (e.g., the Mental Health Programmes and Services Review, the Medicare Benefits...

August 2015 | Professor Mike Kyrios FAPS

Every election is determined by the people who show up.” - Larry J. Sabato, Pendulum SwingAs we prepare for the 50th APS Conference on the Gold Coast – the Golden Jubilee Conference – we should also consider one of the major governance events that happens at our Annual...

June 2015 | Professor Mike Kyrios

Effort and courage are not enough without direction and purpose.” - John F. Kennedy, 1960We are in a period of immense professional challenges but should also acknowledge it's a period of great opportunity for psychology in Australia. I am constantly being asked to comment about select...