Using AI in psychological practice: How the new APS practice guidelines help psychologists
In summary:
Clinical accountability: Psychologists remain solely responsible for all outcomes; AI is an assistant, not a replacement for professional judgement.
Scientist-practitioner rigour: Tools must meet evidence-based standards; evaluate accuracy and 'hallucina...
Last reviewed Feb 2026
Privacy and confidentiality, consent, and record keeping in line with the new PsyBA Code of conduct
APS Institute
As part of its commitment to supporting psychologists through regulatory change, the APS is delivering a webinar series designed to help members understand and apply the revised Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Code of conduct and updated competencies.
This webinar ser...
Responding to reports of domestic violence
Member Only Resource
The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
Submit your research project
Member Only
As a member benefit, APS members* conducting research or supervising a research project, can list their project on this site and invite other APS members to be involved in the research.
What information to provide?
Your name and APS membership number (if you are not...
Last reviewed Feb 2026
10 common questions about client confidentiality and record-keeping
Can you access or share another psychologist’s records within the same practice? And what are the limitations around discussing client information in a supervision session? APS's new practice guidelines outline necessary information for psychologists.
From 1 December 2025,...
Last reviewed Aug 2025
PsyBA-approved Supervisor training: Part 2 Skills training
APS Institute
Psychologists who wish to provide supervision for registrants undertaking the 4+2 and 5+1 internships, the registrar program and higher degree placements, must complete the required training to be a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)-approved supervisor.
The APS is a Psy...
PsyBA-approved Supervisor training: Part 2 Skills training
APS Institute
Psychologists who wish to provide supervision for registrants undertaking the 4+2 and 5+1 internships, the registrar program and higher degree placements, must complete the required training to be a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)-approved supervisor.
The APS is a Psy...
An Introduction to Clinical Art & Play Therapy
Non-APS Event
The terms art therapy and play therapy are used by different professions and occupations to mean different things. This can cause confusion for counselling clinicians when choosing quality postgraduate training in art and play therapy that is suitable for a counselling context...
Preparing a treatment report for the court
Member Only Resource
The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
Know your therapies: Motivational Interviewing (MI)
APS Institute
This activity explores Motivational Interviewing (MI). An evidence-based approach to therapy, supports people in their change and growth, offering significant and durable results across multiple presentations and populations. MI has been applied in many contexts, from paediatr...