Supporting clients at risk of suicide can be one of the most professionally challenging and distressing situations that psychologists face throughout their careers. Working with such clients requires balancing ethical considerations such as client safety, client privacy, and c...

Published Jul 2019

It is well recognised that social determinants such as the circumstances in which people are born, their access to education and opportunities for employment, where they live, and experiences of discrimination have a significant impact on health and wellbeing (World Health Org...

Published Jun 2017

There are many misconceptions about palliative care. For example, that it means death is imminent and, as such, is ‘God’s waiting room’. It may also be thought of as the withdrawal of all active or effective treatment, that health professionals have given up, that it hastens d...

Published May 2019

The APS Professional Advisory Service has experienced an increasing number of enquiries around contracting issues for services provided in private practices. Members have been asked to sign contracts that include clauses that appear unfair and may not align with psychologis...

Last reviewed Jan 2024

Maintaining secure and confidential records is a cornerstone of psychological practice. Clients can feel comfortable to share information, with the knowledge and assurance that their psychologist upholds these principles of confidentiality and security. With recent news about ...

Published Nov 2022

Domestic violence can take many forms including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic. While some psychologists may deal with issues of domestic violence on a regular basis, others may be confronted with these issues unexpectedly. Understanding the com...

Last reviewed Apr 2018

Psychologists from time to time may find themselves working with clients where there is a risk of serious harm to others, such as threatened acts of violence, sexual assault, stalking, intimidation and harassment. This is more likely to occur in settings such as forensic facil...

Published Jun 2017

One of the more frequently cited reasons why psychologists join the Australian Psychological Society is to be seen to be part of the broader profession and discipline of psychology. A tangible way of demonstrating this membership of the APS is through the letters listed after ...

Published Jun 2017

This eLearning activity offers an overview of ethical principles and standards in psychology followed by a thorough analysis of models of ethical decision making that are relevant for understanding and negotiating the challenges and pitfalls that are part of everyday psycholog...

An election for two General Director positions on the APS Board of Directors was held by postal ballot and electronic voting, and the result was declared at the 2016 APS AGM on 15 September 2016. The two successful candidates are Dr Aaron Frost MAPS and Mrs Jill Wright MAPS an...

Published May 2017