Client suicide: considerations for psychologists
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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
Practice considerations for the use of nature in therapy
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The Professional Advisory Service is aware of a growing interest in the use of nature and natural environments to support the therapeutic process. Such nature-based approaches can range from talking therapy that is delivered in a natural environment to the active use of the na...
Last reviewed Nov 2024
Client requests for documents, letters and certificates
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Preparation of reports on psychological services that have been provided are an integral part of psychologists’ work.
However, psychologists are increasingly being requested to provide other documentation, letters and certificates, and have sought APS guidance about whether...
Last reviewed Aug 2018
5 tips to engage school children in a therapy session
The number of young people presenting to psychologists with mental health issues is on the rise.
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Before working with school-aged children, observe them in the classroom setting in advance, so you can see how they interact with their peers and adult...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
Do you bulk bill? Do you ask clients to sign the Medicare bulk bill voucher?
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I can hear you all thinking “yes, I bulk bill some clients but what is a bulk bill voucher?” Many psychologists are probably not aware of bulk bill vouchers and even if they do know what they are, the ‘rules’ around them are confusing.
A Medicare rebate belongs to the clien...
Published Dec 2018
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
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Working with Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations requires specific knowledge and skill and raises unique professional and ethical issues for psychologists.
The APS Ethical Guidelines for the provision of psychological services for, and the conduct ...
Last reviewed Aug 2018
Assessment of capacity in severe and persisting mental illness
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People with severe and persisting mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression form one of the most vulnerable groups in society. A comprehensive evaluation of capacity is of utmost importance to help achieve a balance between the right to self...
Published Jun 2017
Assessment of capacity in acute medical ward patients
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Patients on acute medical wards can present with a variety of acute or chronic medical, cognitive and psychiatric/psychological co-morbidities that can affect their capacity to make important treatment and discharge decisions. Determinations about capacity are required relati...
Published Jun 2017
Considerations when working with multiple clients
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Working with multiple clients is common across all areas of psychology, where in the delivery of a psychological service there is more than one party or client involved. The obvious example is where there is more than one client receiving the service, such as a couple seeking ...
Published Jun 2017
Recent changes to Medicare bulk billing forms and client claiming
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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