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

With confirmation that the COVID-19 Medicare telehealth services will continue until the 31 March 2021, also confirmed is that psychologists can use their Medicare Provider Number (MPN) from a location other than their practice during this period. However there are some rules ...

Published Nov 2020

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

We caught up with 2024 APS Major Award Winner Dr Kelly-Ann Allen FAPS to learn more about the impact of this recognition and her fascinating career to date.  It was a combination of serendipitous moments that led prominent belonging researcher Dr Kelly-Ann Allen FAPS into h...

Last reviewed May 2025

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

The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025.  The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...

Last reviewed Jan 2026

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