The Chief Allied Health Officer has confirmed further information about the face to face services allied health professionals in Victoria can now provide, for a number of additional clinical indications. Metropolitan Melbourne Allied health remains in the ‘restricted’ ca...

Published Oct 2020

The Federal Government has announced support payments for workers affected by public health orders.  COVID-19 Disaster Payment  The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is a support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order. It:  is a lump sum p...

Published Jul 2021

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine for Phase 1B begins Monday 22 March. The phases Of the priority groups within Phase 1B, psychologists may fall into ‘other health care workers’, which include allied health professionals working in primary care and community-based serv...

Published Mar 2021

This week, there have been several announcements from Government – and from the APS – that have a direct impact on how the psychology profession functions during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, the announcement by Federal Health Minster Greg Hunt regarding vulnerable heal...

Published Mar 2020

During this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, residential aged care homes are facing increasing difficulties to reduce risk to residents and balance the need for social contact. The following tips may help keep stress and anxiety at bay during this challenging period. View i...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

The use of alcohol and drugs can have a negative impact on mental health, physical health and brain health. This sheet outlines some basic facts and strategies to help you manage your substance use while coping with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19).  View informatio...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

Businesses across Australia are now busy planning a return to ‘business as usual’ and establishing a new normal for work and operations. But how do we prepare employees for this transition? This information sheet outlines some important people considerations to factor in befor...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

The APS recently sought clarification from the Government on the criteria required for clients to access the COVID-19 Additional Medicare Items (sessions 11-20).  The original fact sheet provided by the Department of Health stated that these additional sessions would be availa...

Published Dec 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and rapidly changing. The APS has compiled a table of compensable scheme announcements that have been made across Australia in regards to psychological services and provisions for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The table can be used a...

Last reviewed Sep 2020

This information sheet will outline five key psychosocial hazards employees may experience when required to work from home, with tips on how your organisation can better manage these risks before they result in harm. View information sheet

Last reviewed Aug 2022