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

In early July, I attended the European Congress of Psychology in Moscow. Like all international meetings, this was an excellent forum for conversing with colleagues from around the world. I am always encouraged to observe at such gatherings that despite differences in language...

Published Aug 2019

APS Strategic Plan 2018-2021 The following is an edited transcript of the speech I gave at last month’s Congress to launch the APS Strategic Plan for 2018-2021. In developing the Strategic Plan, the Board and I have drawn on important conversations with members and on a gre...

Published Nov 2018

The past two years have been both busy and hugely rewarding. The APS has seen change and progress, which has allowed us to move forward in greater numbers and with greater influence. A small selection of highlights from my time as President include our recent advocacy succe...

Published Nov 2020

As we start 2019, I hope members had an enjoyable break and have returned to work refreshed. This year will see an unprecedented amount of scrutiny and potential change for our industry that could have us questioning who we are and what our role is in society. As a profession,...

Published Feb 2019

“Whatever is of the nature to arise, all that is of the nature to cease.” –  Buddha 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 t...

Published Sep 2018

“In 2019, the APS mission is clear: to be at the forefront of advocacy, innovation, change and opportunity, with you” In June 2019, Victoria became the first state in Australia to allow voluntary assisted dying. In the same month, a public national inquiry invited submissio...

Published Jun 2019

The APS exists for its 24,000 members. We want to provide services of value and advocate for the discipline of psychology in all areas of the Australian landscape. So, at the end of 2018 I find myself as President asking, have we done this? Have we provided the service members...

Published Dec 2018

As psychologists, every day we work to improve people’s lives and create a healthier Australia. Every day, our profession is addressing the ‘mental health crisis’ reported by the media and spoken about by politicians. We know from the people we help what works for who and w...

Published Jun 2019

As we enter August, the opportunity to look back over the first half of the year, and forward to the rest of the year, presents itself. Much of our focus at the APS has been on the submission of the MBS review White Paper, The Future of Psychology in Australia. As we await a d...

Published Aug 2019