Prepared by members of the APS Gambling Working Group* in collaboration with Jill Giese MAPS, APS Executive Officer Gambling is an activity that has an impact on most Australians. It is embedded within our society as a part of mainstream culture through the entertainment, l...

Published Dec 2017

The Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC) is at the forefront of developing training for professionals that meet regional and international standards for providers of animal assisted counseling, therapy and psychotherapy in the United States. The AATPC offers...

Maria Said AM, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, shares how her personal experience as a parent of a child with severe food allergies led her into the advocacy space. In this Q+A, she outlines the practical and psychological challenges families face and offers insights i...

Last reviewed May 2025

Last reviewed Jan 2023

Introduction Trends in accredited postgraduate professional training courses Costs of postgraduate professional training and other constraints Demand for accredited postgraduate professional training places Conclusions Introduction A new analysis of national...

Published Jun 2017

Last reviewed Nov 2017

From 1 October 2019, allied health providers delivering services under the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (DVA) treatment cycle arrangements must note a new End of Cycle Report item of $30 (excl. GST). The changes to the treatment cycles relate to referrals for DVA client...

Published Sep 2019

APS National Schedule of Recommended Fees At the start of each financial year, the APS provides members with suggested fees for different consultation types and lengths. The APS National Schedule of Recommended Fees and item numbers for psychological services lists the APS ...

Published Aug 2021

Like many countries around the world, Australia has an ageing population. By 2050, 22.7 per cent of the Australian population will be aged 65 years and over compared to 13.5 per cent in 2010 (Commonwealth of Australia Attorney General’s Department, 2010). Over that period the ...

Published Jun 2017

The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme was introduced four years ago and brought in sweeping changes to the regulation of registered health professions, which includes psychologists. A comprehensive and independent review of the National Registration and Accred...

Published Sep 2017