CPD on the go® eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are.  Mental health problems in the workplace can have significant, serious, and far-reaching effects that...

Psychologists running their own businesses inevitably come up against the issue of clients not paying their fees on time for a variety of reasons, such as illness, loss of job, sudden travel or dissatisfaction with the service. Psychologists are usually sympathetic to the fina...

Published Jun 2017

CPD on the go® eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are.  Birth trauma can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) unless identified and treated early. ...

Two million people with mental illnesses are languishing in a no-man’s land, where state and federal governments offer few options for people who need more than 10 psychologist sessions until they reach the point of emergency care or hospital admission. Government funding...

Published Apr 2023

Despite some welcome announcements the Australian Psychological Society (APS) is disappointed that the federal government has failed to meet the mental health challenges of the nation at a time where floods, fires and the pandemic continue to cause devastation, as never before...

Published Mar 2022

The commencement of national registration is almost upon us! At the time of going to print, all States and Territories except Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania had passed the necessary legislation to enable participation in the new scheme by 1 July 2010. State re...

Published Jun 2017

With so many Australians under financial strain, mental ill-health is rife, and psychologists are in high demand. But with heavier workloads, higher costs and fees not rising enough to compensate, there are concerns the workforce may not have adequate support to respond. Fi...

Last reviewed Dec 2024

Psychology education and training provides a strong base from which to enter the job market once general registration has been gained. Although many newly registered psychologists intend to provide face-to-face client services others will seek work in various fields of psychol...

Published Sep 2018

CPD on the go® eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are.  Eating disorders take an intense physical and psychological toll on the individual and are the most ...

CPD on the go® eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are.  Victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) can experience a range of serious adverse outcomes that impact t...