Saving the planet and saving members’ money
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InPsych
This year, the APS Board has set up a Cost Saving Working Group, which has made a long list of recommendations for reducing the costs of operating the APS. The aim of this exercise is to ensure that more of members’ money can be used for member benefits.
I have had the hono...
Published Jun 2017
New Life Members join list of eminent APS psychologists
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InPsych
The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, 12 new Life Members of the APS have been appointed, bringing the total to 96 current Life Members of the APS. The new Life Members are: Mrs Jean Coffey...
Published Jun 2017
Are you prepared for the new PsyBA Code of Conduct and competency changes?
The new PsyBA Code of Conduct and professional competencies are in effect. Access these APS resources to prepare for the transition.
With the Psychology Board of Australia’s new Code of Conduct and updated competency framework in effect, many psychologists will already be ...
Last reviewed Nov 2025
New APS resources on psychological preparedness for natural disasters
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InPsych
I just didn't know what to expect ... It was like nothing I'd ever imagined before ... We were so unprepared ... I didn't realise I would be so terrified ... I was not ready for this.
Living through a natural disaster can be a truly terrifying experience. As well, there are...
Published Jun 2017
Data Breach Resources
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These resources have been developed to help members understand their responsibilities if a data breach of confidential client information occurs. In February, 2018, the Australian Privacy Act was amended to establish the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme.
Data Breach Plan
T...
Last reviewed Sep 2018
Resources for psychologists to share on World Mental Health Day
APS has collated useful resources, guides and more to help the psychology profession spread an important message to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October) - strong mental health is an everyday practice.
As psychologists know, mental health and wellbeing is more than the...
Last reviewed Oct 2025
Online mental health resources: What’s available and do they work?
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InPsych
Electronic communications are increasingly part of daily life and are being introduced into psychological practice in many ways. For example, there are numerous websites, Internet programs and apps for mental health and wellbeing. Therapy and counselling can also be provided o...
Published Jun 2017
New Life Members join list of eminent APS psychologists
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InPsych
The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, six new Life Members of the APS have been appointed, bringing the total to 96 current Life Members of the APS. The new Life Members are: Mr Ronald Clar...
Published Jun 2017
Psychologists welcome Federal Government commitment to Australians’ mental health during COVID-19 ou
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Australia’s peak body for psychologists has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement today that universal access to telehealth will be opened up to all Australians during the coronavirus outbreak.
Australian Psychological Society (APS) President Ros Knight said univer...
Published Apr 2020
New Life Members join long list of prominent APS psychologists
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InPsych
The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, there are 15 new Life Members of the APS, bringing the total to 137 current Life Members of the APS.
The new APS Life Members are:
Mrs Mary Barker MA...
Published Jul 2017