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...

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 PsyBA Professional competencies f...

At the 2007 APS AGM, its members adopted the proposed Code of Ethics, which superseded the previous version that was approved in September 1997. In 2010 the Psychology Board of Australia adopted the APS Code of Ethics for the profession. Access the APS Code of Ethics

Last reviewed Oct 2017

The APS Professional practice guidelines are designed to assist member psychologists to comply with and meet their obligations under the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code). View resource

Last reviewed Apr 2026

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is urging action as more frequent and intense disasters continue to have an impact on the nation’s mental health. In its 2023 Pre-Budget Submission, the APS has called on the Federal Government to commit to urgently funding more me...

Published Feb 2023

These guidelines are designed to support psychologists in meeting their ethical and professional obligations related to privacy and confidentiality, as detailed in the Psychology Board of Australia’s regulatory document for psychologists, the Code of conduct for psychologists ...

Last reviewed Feb 2026

Psychologists from time to time may find themselves working with clients where there is a risk of serious harm to others, such as threatened acts of violence, sexual assault, stalking, intimidation and harassment. This is more likely to occur in settings such as forensic fa...

Last reviewed Apr 2026

Originally published by Cliniko Did you know that it’s illegal as a psychologist to endorse registered therapeutic goods? With more psychologists using social media as a way to engage with the general public, it’s important to be aware of your obligations (and avoid the pit...

Published Nov 2022

Supporting clients at risk of suicide can be one of the most professionally challenging and distressing situations that psychologists face throughout their careers. Working with such clients requires balancing ethical considerations such as client safety, client privacy, an...

Last reviewed Apr 2026

Quality of life’ is a lovely phrase. It embraces feel-good words like happiness, flourishing and human potential. QOL also sounds aspirational, so everyone should have it, and more is better. Because of these connotations, the term has high marketing appeal. The promise of enh...

Published Dec 2017