Have your say on a new draft Board-authored code of conduct for psychologists in Australia
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The APS will be making a written submission to the Board’s Public consultation on the proposed Psychology code of conduct. All relevant information is available on the Board’s website, including the consultation paper and the Board’s draft Code of Conduct, please see here.
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Published Jul 2023
Psychologists discuss end-of-life care and choices
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InPsych
"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
Psychologists issue a code red for mental health as climate disasters continue to have an impact
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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
Ethics and the practice of couple and family therapy
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InPsych
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
Ethics
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Last reviewed Jul 2018
The importance of early childhood support within the NDIS
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
Responding to reports of domestic violence
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InPsych
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
Guidance on destruction of files in the digital age
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InPsych
As part of their record keeping practices in the digital age, many psychologists are now scanning written notes, storing them electronically, and then seeking to shred the original version. Several members have contacted the APS asking for reassurance about whether this practi...
Published Jun 2017
The invisible cage: Psychology's role in the criminalisation of coercive control
In recent years, coercive control has received widespread media attention thanks to the work of advocates pushing for social and legal reform to address the harms caused by the persistent nature of partner violence. This push is reminiscent of the pressure applied for reform b...
Last reviewed May 2024
Member Identity Program enhances recognition of APS psychologists
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InPsych
Members of the APS now have a visual means of signifying their membership of this longstanding and respected psychological society, with the introduction of the new APS Member Identity Program.
The program enables APS Associate Members, Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows t...
Published Jun 2017