Child, adolescent and family
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Working in child, adolescent and family psychology
By Rita Princi
I began my studies as a mature age student and mother of two, so I am aware of the importance of providing children with appropriate role models. I pursued a career in the field of child, adolescent and fa...
Last reviewed Apr 2017
Military
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Working as a psychologist in the military
With Glen Menezes
I was a soldier in the Australian Regular Army, employed as a clerk and studying psychology part-time, when I was selected to complete my fourth year qualification on an Army sponsorship. I have subsequently com...
Last reviewed Apr 2017
Military
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Working as a psychologist in the military
With Glen Menezes
I was a soldier in the Australian Regular Army, employed as a clerk and studying psychology part-time, when I was selected to complete my fourth year qualification on an Army sponsorship. I have subsequently com...
Last reviewed Apr 2017
Managing legal requests for disclosure of test data and test materials
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
The intersection between complex trauma and ADHD: Neurobiological and psychosocial considerations in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in adults with ADHD
APS Institute
The APS hosts this webinar with the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
This webinar explores the intricate relationship between complex trauma and ADHD and how these two conditions often coexist and influence each other. Participants will learn about shared etiological ...
Biopsychosocial assessment template
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This biopsychosocial assessment template can be used by psychologists to summarise the following client information:
current functioning (e.g., mood, sleep)
history (e.g., psychiatric history, medications)
risk assessment
mental state exam
psychometric assessment...
Last reviewed Nov 2020
Embedding cultural reflexivity into psychological practice
Article summary
Psychologists should embrace being "perfectly imperfect," acknowledging knowledge gaps and treating the client as the expert in their own cultural story.
A practice’s physical space – including diverse art, multilingual brochures, and a diverse clinica...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
WAIS-5: the latest update
APS Institute
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fifth Edition (WAIS-5) is the latest update to one of the most widely used and researched measures of adult cognitive ability.
This 3-part webinar series provide psychologists with an overview of the key changes and improvements in ...
Nine tips to help you prepare for the National Psychology Exam
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Jump to the section that interests you:
The exam is not a knowledge test; it's an applied knowledge check
Understand the curriculum deeply
The assessments t...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
APS Professional practice guidelines on psychological assessment and the use of psychological tests
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These guidelines provide psychologists with a practice framework for conducting psychological assessments in accordance with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code).
The guidelines provide practical guidance on applying the Code in t...
Last reviewed Feb 2026