Introduction by Croakey: Submissions for the initial stage of Australia’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry opened this week, with a deadline of 15 December 2023. Evidence and information submitted during this stage will help inform further stakeholder engagement in 2024. The news ...

Published Nov 2023

This consent template has been developed by the APS to help members communicate with clients and receive consent for the delivery of face-to-face services. This is informed by advice from the Department of Health, public health orders and best practice recommendations. Down...

Last reviewed Nov 2021

The following resources have been compiled by a national working group composed of representatives from Australian psychology training programs whom have experience in TeleHealth practice, training, and/or research, and include Dr. Erika Penney (University of Technology Sydney...

Last reviewed Jul 2020

There's less than a week left until the new PsyBA Code of Conduct and professional competencies come into effect. Access these APS resources to prepare for the transition.  With the Psychology Board of Australia’s new Code of Conduct and updated competency framework coming ...

Last reviewed Nov 2025

24 March 2020 Australia’s peak body for psychologists the Australian Psychological Society (APS), has welcomed the announcement today that health funds will cover Australians’ access to teleconsultations for psychology services during the COVID-19 outbreak. Chief Executi...

Published Apr 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has created an extraordinary situation with many changes to the way we live and work. These changes have happened with great speed and had an impact across sectors and settings. Information and guidance has been central to members being able to adapt...

Published Jun 2020

I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many lands upon which we APS members transact our work, including those of my home base – the Taungurong people, and pay my respects to the elders: past, present and emerging. As we approach the mid-point of the 2018...

Published Jun 2019

23 March 2020 Psychologists have reiterated their urgent call for all Australians to have access to telehealth psychology services in place of face to face consultations, during the COVID-19 outbreak, in the interests of the health and safety of the entire nation. Austra...

Published Apr 2020

As government restrictions related to COVID-19 ease across Australia, we are witnessing an influx of employees returning to their workplaces. Many workers will welcome the ability to reconnect with colleagues, customers, and supervisors in person, however for others this trans...

Last reviewed May 2022

The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, there are twenty-two new Life Members of the APS, bringing the total to 129 current Life Members of the APS. The full list of current Life Members o...

Published Jun 2020