Health professionals are among the most trusted sources of information for women. It's important to feel confident and equipped to ask about alcohol use when supporting women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding as these conversations can significantly impr...

Suicide is the most common cause of death in Australians aged 15-44 years – more common than deaths from motor vehicle accidents or skin cancer (Aleman & Denys 2014). Over 2,500 people die from suicide in Australia each year and more than 65,000 make an attempt. Rates have flu...

Published Jul 2019

Each year the APS recognises members who have made an outstanding contribution to the APS and to the advancement of psychological knowledge or practice by electing them as Fellows of the Society. Nineteen members were elected as APS Fellows in 2014. Dr Diane Bretherton OAM ...

Published Jun 2017

What could have been a timely moment to bolster support for our profession and the Australian community has fallen short.  Only 10% of Australians feel the government is doing enough to ensure access to psychology services to those who need them most, according to our recen...

Last reviewed Apr 2025

2025 Board Elections - Nominations Each year, members of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) elect Directors to the APS Board.  There are two Board positions for which elections will be held this year: General Director, APS Division of Psychological Research Ed...

Last reviewed Oct 2025

Every day, an average of nine Australians die by suicide, around seven of them men, leaving a devastating ripple effect. Bereaved family, friends and close community report significant mental and physical health issues such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress in t...

Published Sep 2025

Ted Milliken, a foundation member of the Australian Psychological Society, was born in Springshaw, 200 miles west of Rockhampton. At the age of 14, Ted took up his first full-time job in the State Taxation Department. Doing matriculation and studies towards a Bachelor of Comme...

Published Jun 2020

In my first months at the APS I have been travelling around the country meeting face-to-face with APS members and other parties with a stake in psychology. By reaching out to ministerial advisors and bureaucrats, employers of psychologists, representatives of educational insti...

Published Dec 2018

Andrew Chua MAPS GAICD   Acting President Dear members, I understand the resignation of three APS Board Directors on 26 September 2025 was unexpected and has been unsettling for many members.   I have heard your requests for more information, and I'm committed to add...

Last reviewed Oct 2025

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