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Psychology Week 2025

Celebrating the impact of psychology in our communities

29 September - 5 October

This year's theme is “Celebrating the impact of psychology in our communities.”

The theme invites APS members to share stories, reflections and activities that highlight the many ways psychology contributes to individual and community wellbeing across Australia.

Psychology Week 2025 also offers an opportunity to promote the breadth of the profession and increase public understanding of how psychologists support people in everyday life - through practice, research, education, supervision, and advocacy.

About Psychology Week

Psychology Week is an annual initiative of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), designed to increase awareness of psychology and the role of the APS.

It’s a flexible, member-led opportunity to highlight how psychology contributes to the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. We encourage APS members to celebrate in ways that are meaningful to them — whether that’s sparking a conversation, sharing a personal reflection, or hosting a low-key activity in their workplace or community.

We encourage members and individuals to interpret the theme in a way that is meaningful to them — and to celebrate Psychology Week in ways that reflect their community, their work, and their passion for psychology.

Simple Ways to Take Part

  • Start a conversation: Use a Psychology Week prompt in your meeting, peer supervision, student group, or classroom. It can be as simple as asking, “Where have we seen psychology make a difference this year?”
     
  • Share a post: On PsyCommunity, or other social media platforms, post a short reflection, photo or video on social media using #PsychWeek2025 showing how psychology is making an impact where you are.
     
  • Host a low-key activity: Organise a morning tea, internal reflection, or short presentation to highlight your contribution to community wellbeing. Keep it simple and relevant to your context.


APS Major Award Winners – Creating Impact in Communities

Explore how psychology is making a difference across Australian communities. The 2024 APS Major Award recipients showcase the profession’s impact in areas including mental health, education, supervision, rural outreach and public engagement.

🔗 APS Major Award recipients →


Looking Ahead

Psychology Week themes evolve each year, and your participation helps shape what’s next. After the week, we’ll invite your feedback and ideas for how this initiative can continue to grow and reflect the diversity of the profession. Let us know what you think about Psychology Week, including ideas for the future.

Previous Psychology Weeks

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