APS consent form for return to face-to-face services during COVID-19 pandemic
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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.
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Last reviewed Nov 2021
Directory of Telepsychology Resources
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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
Are you prepared for the new PsyBA Code of Conduct and competency changes?
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
Student resources
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The APS has developed a number of resources which aim to support psychology students to navigate their way through their studies.
Last reviewed Aug 2025
Psychologists welcome health fund telehealth support of Australians’ mental health during COVID-19 o
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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
Psych Alert
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InPsych
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
Opportunities for members
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InPsych
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
Telehealth for all psychology appointments critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19
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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
Resources to support your clients' mental health during the holiday season
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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
COVID-19: Returning to the office
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