The federal government is under fire for halving access to cheaper psychology sessions despite an independent review recommending the scheme continue. Key points: The health minister points  to an evaluation which found the program was not serving people equally B...

Published Dec 2022

As I write this message, a new federal government is being formed. With this change – which some commentators are flagging as one of the most significant political realignments in decades – comes opportunity to further develop and improve the mental health and wellbeing outcom...

Published May 2022

Subsidised visits to mental health services will be halved within weeks, with the new federal government abandoning a program added at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points: The former government allowed people to have 20 subsidised visits with an eligible...

Published Dec 2022

Understanding employability, career paths and career decision-making Research into careers enabled by undergraduate psychology education is important for potential students, current students, graduands, universities and employers. This type of research – focusing on employa...

Published May 2022

The Final Report of the South Australian Parliamentary Select Committee into Stillbirth strongly aligns with APS policy positions on systemic coordination, early intervention, trauma-informed practice, and long-term bereavement support for families, carers and kin impacted by ...

Last reviewed Nov 2025

With the recent easing of COVID-19-related restrictions around Australia, some states no longer mandate that businesses have a COVID-safe plan. However, even if there is no mandate, it is still advisable for psychology practices to continue to have plans in place as to how the...

Published Nov 2022

Robust cyber security protection measures are paramount for any psychologists who manage client data. This infographic contains useful considerations to keep in mind. Cyber security has become an increasingly complex area to navigate for most professionals, including psycho...

Last reviewed Jul 2024

We offer support and guidance to members to clarify practice and ethical issues including patient confidentiality, regulatory requirements, contracting and working with third party providers. This service is not an emergency service. If the situation is an emergency, pl...

Last reviewed May 2026

We offer support and guidance to members to clarify practice and ethical issues including patient confidentiality, regulatory requirements, contracting and working with third party providers. This service is not an emergency service. If the situation is an emergency, pl...

Last reviewed May 2026

We are proud to share that three of our members have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, as announced by the Governor-General. Such recognition highlights the importance of the psychology profession and pays tribute to the tireless work by those in our field....

Last reviewed Jan 2025