As we start 2019, I hope members had an enjoyable break and have returned to work refreshed. This year will see an unprecedented amount of scrutiny and potential change for our industry that could have us questioning who we are and what our role is in society. As a profession,...

Published Feb 2019

“Whatever is of the nature to arise, all that is of the nature to cease.” –  Buddha 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 t...

Published Sep 2018

“In 2019, the APS mission is clear: to be at the forefront of advocacy, innovation, change and opportunity, with you” In June 2019, Victoria became the first state in Australia to allow voluntary assisted dying. In the same month, a public national inquiry invited submissio...

Published Jun 2019

The APS exists for its 24,000 members. We want to provide services of value and advocate for the discipline of psychology in all areas of the Australian landscape. So, at the end of 2018 I find myself as President asking, have we done this? Have we provided the service members...

Published Dec 2018

As psychologists, every day we work to improve people’s lives and create a healthier Australia. Every day, our profession is addressing the ‘mental health crisis’ reported by the media and spoken about by politicians. We know from the people we help what works for who and w...

Published Jun 2019

As we enter August, the opportunity to look back over the first half of the year, and forward to the rest of the year, presents itself. Much of our focus at the APS has been on the submission of the MBS review White Paper, The Future of Psychology in Australia. As we await a d...

Published Aug 2019

In summary Boundaries as professional responsibility – Clear boundaries protect clients, sustain psychologists’ wellbeing, and are now reinforced in the updated Code of Conduct.  Set expectations early – Discuss boundaries at the start of therapy to avoid ruptures late...

Last reviewed Sep 2025

The Federal Government has recently introduced some new arrangements related to bulk billing and claiming for services provided or received through the Medicare Benefits Schedule. These changes apply to all services provided under Medicare, including those provided under the B...

Published Jun 2017

As this is my first note as President, I wanted to say to members that it is such a privilege to serve as President on the 25th Board of the APS. Our illustrious Society has been shining a light for our profession for more than 50 years, so to serve as its President is an hono...

Published Nov 2018

Recommendation 120: National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission, 2009 We recommend that the Commonwealth Government mandate that the payment of public and private benefits for all health and aged care services depend upon the ability to accept and provide data to patien...

Published Jun 2017