Services for the unemployed: Mission Australia, QLD
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InPsych
In early 1998, the Howard Government overhauled Australia’s employment services, by dissolving the Commonwealth Employment System and replacing it with Job Network, now Job Services Australia. A network of private and community organisations are now contracted by the Federal G...
Published Jun 2017
Reflections on the 2015 member satisfaction survey
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InPsych
Members were invited to participate in the online 2015 member satisfaction survey in December last year, which gauged member satisfaction with the APS activities and provision of services around key areas of work. Over 3,400 members participated in the survey, including 459 st...
Published May 2017
The wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in rural and remote Australia
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InPsych
We wish to acknowledge the custodians of each of the lands that we work on, and pay our respects to our Elders past, present and emerging. We pay respects to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners who are working with our people.
Professor Pat Dudgeo...
Published Jul 2018
Autism & Trauma: A-2 day live virtual Masterclass in Trauma Focused CBT
Non-APS Event
Summary
This 2-day live 'virtual' workshop aims to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of mental health professionals in the application of Trauma-focused CBT to Autistic children & adolescents.
Course Overview
Research indicates that autistic people are mor...
Enhancing wellbeing for academics
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InPsych
Academics serve a unique and irreplaceable role in many professions. They provide the connection between the profession and the students who will provide the future workforce. The current situation in the Australian higher education sector has produced a ‘perfect storm’ for ac...
Published Feb 2020
Positive psychology: Making Australia happy?
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InPsych
The three-part ABC television series Making Australia Happy was screened in November 2010. The series took the science of positive psychology to the streets in Marrickville, a suburb in inner-city Sydney, and followed eight individuals as they completed an intensive eight week...
Published Dec 2017
Building a competent geropsychology workforce in Australia
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InPsych
"I will not work with older adults”, Sally, an early-career psychologist exclaimed during a meeting to discuss further career options. She explained that during a university placement, she spent a few days on an inpatient psychogeriatric rotation. She spoke with heavily medica...
Published May 2017
A ripple effect for employee wellbeing: Pro bono coaching in the not-for-profit sector
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InPsych
The global economic downturn has created a substantial increase in demand for community services provided by not‑for‑profit (NFP) organisations in Australia. At the same time, many NFPs face ongoing budget constraints from lower investment returns and less funding from philant...
Published Jun 2017
Helping clients to manage end-of-year stress and supporting the community following the Bondi attack
In summary:
The end-of-year period can intensify psychological distress due to disrupted routines, reduced service access, financial pressure, and strained relationships.
Recent community trauma, including the Bondi attacks, has heightened grief, fear and vulnerabilit...
Last reviewed Dec 2025
Refugee students’ wellbeing
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Family support and wisdom aids recovery from war trauma.
American researchers examined posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, wisdom and resilience among Iraqi Chaldean refugee high school students in Detroit, USA. There were 98 students who completed a survey; 14 of whom ...
Last reviewed Jan 2021