Couple and family therapists arguably face more ethical challenges than individually oriented therapists, yet codes of conduct and ethics have not always been of direct assistance. Often it seems that the principles lack the specificity to really attend to the issues at hand. ...

Published Jul 2017

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is urging action as more frequent and intense disasters continue to have an impact on the nation’s mental health. In its 2023 Pre-Budget Submission, the APS has called on the Federal Government to commit to urgently funding more me...

Published Feb 2023

Last reviewed Jul 2018

Domestic violence can take many forms including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic. While some psychologists may deal with issues of domestic violence on a regular basis, others may be confronted with these issues unexpectedly. Understanding the complexit...

Published Jun 2017

Psychologists are critical to supporting young children and their families who are accessing the NDIS. For some families of children living with developmental differences, it's not until they're seeking out NDIS support for their child that they get to talk about their conc...

Last reviewed Oct 2024

Members of the APS now have a visual means of signifying their membership of this longstanding and respected psychological society, with the introduction of the new APS Member Identity Program. The program enables APS Associate Members, Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows t...

Published Jun 2017

As part of their record keeping practices in the digital age, many psychologists are now scanning written notes, storing them electronically, and then seeking to shred the original version. Several members have contacted the APS asking for reassurance about whether this practi...

Published Jun 2017

New regulations regarding the use of testimonials in advertising The Psychology Board of Australia recently released the Guidelines for advertising of regulated health services, which were developed jointly by the National Boards under section 39 of the Health Practitioner ...

Published Jul 2017

Psychologists from time to time may find themselves working with clients where there is a risk of serious harm to others, such as threatened acts of violence, sexual assault, stalking, intimidation and harassment. This is more likely to occur in settings such as forensic fa...

Last reviewed Aug 2018

Supporting clients at risk of suicide can be one of the most professionally challenging and distressing situations that psychologists face throughout their careers. Working with such clients requires balancing ethical considerations such as client safety, client privacy, and c...

Published Jul 2019