Psychology in the media
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The APS National Office has a dedicated media team whose role it is to support the advocacy efforts of the National Office in promoting psychology and its contribution to the health and wellbeing of the Australian community. This article presents highlights of APS media covera...
Published Jul 2017
Giving evidence in court
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Giving evidence in court is a frequently misunderstood process for those with little experience, in large part due to misconceptions arising from popular television programs.
There are essentially two types of evidence that can be given by a professional witness in court - ...
Last reviewed Aug 2018
Despite growing need, psychology ‘almost impossible’ to study at university
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University psychology course closures are leaving desperate students – and a nationwide backlog of patients – caught in a bottleneck, as aspiring new clinicians struggle to enter the industry.
Psychology has become the most in-demand postgraduate degree in NSW and the ACT, ...
Published Jul 2024
Nine actions the incoming government must take to support psychology in Australia
Summary of APS's key election items:
Access and funding for mental health services
Protect and support psychology within the NDIS
Youth mental health
Growing the psychology workforce
Empowering victim-survivors of domestic and family violence
Making aged care m...
Last reviewed May 2025
The plight of perinatal mental health
Why did nobody tell me how hard it would be?
Nothing can prepare someone for the transformation that happens during the perinatal period. The perinatal phase is more commonly defined as conception to the end of the first postnatal year. Despite being a relatively brief peri...
Last reviewed Nov 2024
Positive psychology in the workplace
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Positive psychology has certainly had a significant impact in the corporate world: across all industry sectors, leadership and organisational development programs have incorporated positive psychology concepts; ‘psychological wellness' is being increasingly accentuated in work...
Published Jul 2017
Psychological testing with people with disability practice guide
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
The importance of early childhood support within the NDIS
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
Tips you need to know before setting up your own psychology private practice
Ever dreamed of opening your own private practice but not quite sure where to begin? APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess shares some advice to get you started.
All of us have spent years dedicating time and effort to becoming psychologists. However, if you’re looking to go out on your...
Last reviewed May 2024
Guidelines for the use of telehealth for clinical neuropsychological services
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026