The APS 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 Jul 2025

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 Jul 2025

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

Optimising AI in psychology, while minimising the risks is a key aspect of APS’s pre-budget submission and it requires urgent attention.  Whatever your position on AI, there is no doubt it is revolutionising almost every industry, including psychology.   On one hand, the...

Last reviewed May 2024

"There is a lot of fear about being a burden, of potential symptoms, of moving into nursing homes – psychologists can assist with these issues and particularly around discussions about things within and outside of clients’ control"– roundtable participant. "Existing e...

Published Apr 2018

Couple and family therapists arguably face more ethical challenges than individually oriented therapists, yet codes of conduct and ethics have not always been of direct assistance. Often it seems that the principles lack the specificity to really attend to the issues at hand. ...

Published Jul 2017

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

Last reviewed Jul 2018

Psychologists are critical to supporting young children and their families who are accessing the NDIS. For some families of children living with developmental differences, it's not until they're seeking out NDIS support for their child that they get to talk about their conc...

Last reviewed Oct 2024

Domestic violence can take many forms including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic. While some psychologists may deal with issues of domestic violence on a regular basis, others may be confronted with these issues unexpectedly. Understanding the complexit...

Published Jun 2017