Currently, almost 3,000 APS members have identified as being in the early stage of their career. Information about career stage is gathered as part of joining or annual renewal of APS membership, with ‘early career’ defined as being within the first five years of working life ...

Published Jun 2017

As technology plays an ever-increasing role in the way we communicate, the APS looks to social media for new ways to engage with its broad membership and the wider community. A recent Nielsen report (Neilsen, 2012) on the online participation of Australians indicated that o...

Published Jun 2017

I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many lands upon which we APS members transact our work, including those of my home base – the Taungurong people, and pay my respects to the elders: past, present and emerging. As we approach the mid-point of the 2018...

Published Jun 2019

Studies have shown that Australian university students report poorer mental health than the general Australian population. International students in particular experience mental health outcomes below those of their domestic cohort. They experienced financial stress, loneliness...

Published Nov 2020

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Last reviewed May 2023

The Scientific and Executive Committees of the 30th International Congress of Psychology have extended an invitation to APS members to attend and/or present at the 2012 International Congress of Psychology. The Congress is held under the auspices of the International Union of ...

Published Jul 2017

Australians have become used to disruption and its impact on employment. Over the past decades, film has been replaced by digital cameras and photographs, we use email and instant messaging instead of letters, while online purchasing has increased dramatically at the expense o...

Published Jun 2020

Across Australia members of the APS have been assisted to meet their annual peer consultation requirements through APS peer consultation networks, with members who are interested in peer consultation arrangements now represented in every APS Branch throughout Australia. As me...

Published Jun 2017

The APS awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. This year, 16 new Life Members of the APS have been appointed, bringing the total to 86 current Life Members of the APS. The new Life Members are: Mr Bruce Crowe ...

Published Jun 2017

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the need for rapid introduction of remotely supported pain management services. In a review article, Eccleston et al. (2020) provide recommendations for health professionals in adapting to this. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth app...

Published May 2022