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

APS has collated useful resources, guides and more to help the psychology profession spread an important message to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October) - strong mental health is an everyday practice.  As psychologists know, mental health and wellbeing is more than the...

Last reviewed Oct 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 new PsyBA Code of Conduct and professional competencies are in 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 in effect, many psychologists will already be ...

Last reviewed Nov 2025

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

The holiday period can be a challenging time for many people, which is why psychologists need to be prepared for a potential influx of client mental health challenges over the next few weeks.  While advertising companies and Hollywood would have us believe that the holiday ...

Published Dec 2023

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