Seeking Associate Editors - Australian Journal of Psychology
Australian Journal of Psychology (AJP) is a fully open-access publication of the Australian Psychological Society. As an international, peer-reviewed journal, AJP publishes empirical research across the full range of pure and applied topics in psychological science.
We are ...
Last reviewed Oct 2025
Prac Payments extended to psychology students
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The APS welcomes news from the Government today extending the Commonwealth Prac Payment program to all psychology students from 1 July 2027.
Building on years of sustained advocacy by the APS, along with the allied health sector, this important win for our profession will a...
Last reviewed Jul 2026
Exploring new frontiers in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
In summary:
Liam Harkins, a clinical psychologist and EMDR Institute trainer, explains how he and other EMDR proponents are using the therapy to treat a range of conditions.
EMDR theory posits that all psychopathology stems from traumatic memories.
Those memories ...
Last reviewed Apr 2026
How to access your PsyBA Code of Conduct webinar recordings
As our profession prepares to transition to the PsyBA Code of Conduct from 1 December 2025, we know many of you have questions about how this new framework will apply in everyday psychological practice.
To support you, we are running member-focused webinars on the new Cod...
Last reviewed Oct 2025
Applications now open: School psychologist scholarships
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Are you interested in becoming a school psychologist?
Applications for two NSW Department of Education School Counselling Service scholarships are now open. Below is a summary provided by the Department for any members looking for 4th and 5th year degree and scholarship opt...
Last reviewed Jul 2025
Safe and effective therapeutic treatment of domestic violence perpetrators
Article summary
Many psychologists feel more confident treating victim-survivors than perpetrators.
Perpetrators are often mandated, resistant to change, and may manipulate therapy.
Effective treatment blends trauma-informed care with gendered DFV frameworks.
Th...
Last reviewed Jul 2025
How to raise kids who care about the environment, APS in The Guardian
This article originally appeared in The Guardian and has been republished with permission
Although it’s unfair, it’s young people (and the generations to come) who will have to deal with fallout from the climate crisis. So how do you talk to young people about living sustai...
Last reviewed Jun 2025
Q&A: Maria Said AM, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
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
APS discusses the hidden mental health impacts of food allergies on 2GB
APS President Dr Sara Quinn joined 2GB Radio to discuss the mental health impacts of food allergies ahead of Food Allergy Week.
Listen now.
Last reviewed May 2025
7 ways to futureproof your skills as an early career psychologist
Article summary
Think systemically: Understand clients in the context of families, schools, communities and broader systems.
Use technology wisely: Embrace AI for efficiency but always prioritise ethics and clinical judgment.
Lead with human connection: Empathy and...
Last reviewed Jul 2025