Undertaking psychological assessment of students who are experiencing academic challenges is a significant part of the work of psychologists who provide services in schools. This work is integral to schools’ primary aim of facilitating their students’ academic achievement and ...

Published Jun 2017

Future-focused tips for working in private practice This article explores ways in which individual psychologists and group practices can adjust their practice to become highly efficient, and offer excellent value-for-money services to their clients. We advocate for a model ...

Published Aug 2022

With the recent easing of COVID-19-related restrictions around Australia, some states no longer mandate that businesses have a COVID-safe plan. However, even if there is no mandate, it is still advisable for psychology practices to continue to have plans in place as to how the...

Published Nov 2022

Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic around the beginning of 2020, conspiracy theories were something fun that kept you entertained and intrigued. They did not seem political in nature. Kooky at worst, they made for interesting TV shows and movies, and were something fu...

Published Sep 2023

Psychology education and training provides a strong base from which to enter the job market once general registration has been gained. Although many newly registered psychologists intend to provide face-to-face client services others will seek work in various fields of psychol...

Published Sep 2018

In July this year the Australian Government Department of Health (the Department) undertook what they describe as a targeted compliance activity to ensure the integrity of billing under the Better Access to Mental Health Care (Better Access) initiative. The APS Professional Ad...

Published Nov 2019

Sifting through chronic and severe conditions with understanding, predictions and flexible planning Often misunderstood or underestimated, so-called ‘dirty’ neuropsychology plays an important role in predicting outcomes and establishing treatment plans for patients with sev...

Published Dec 2021

“Establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries is a key principle of ethical practice as a psychologist. To effectively manage professional boundaries as a psychologist requires vigilance and an awareness of where there may be risk of a boundary crossing or a boun...

Published May 2017

Are you interested in enhancing your professional practice and transforming your approach to supporting neurodivergent young people? The Safe House Framework® is designed specifically for psychologists and professionals who work with neurodivergent young people. This innova...

A common taboo for clients and therapists Why do many clients avoid talking about money issues in therapy? Some clients have asked recently about a temporary revision of fees because of their own financial hardship due to the pandemic. In some ways this is a simple quest...

Published Nov 2021