As the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop, we all worry about how it is going to affect our own and our family's health, work and finances. The evidence indicates that if older adults contract the virus they are at greater risk of having more severe outcomes from it. Ho...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on members' academic, teaching and research activities In June 2020 the APS surveyed members of the Division of Psychological Research, Education and Training (DPRET) about the impact of COVID-19 on academic, research and teaching activit...

Published Jul 2020

Following the declaration of a worldwide pandemic and as the number of coronavirus cases rose across Australia, the level of anxiety within the community increased. For many people, the feeling of anxiety was increased by the restrictions put in place by the government to acti...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

Last reviewed Jul 2022

The tightening of restrictions in Melbourne and Victoria in recent weeks has meant that – once again – psychologists have had to adapt their ways of practice. Many members have asked what the Stage 3 and 4 restrictions mean for face-to-face consultations. Whilst Victoria...

Published Aug 2020

Prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one in four Australians were lonely. It is not yet known if Australians are lonelier due to social-distancing requirements and selfisolation, but it is important to take note, as lonely Australians have significantly worse physical...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

The APS College of Neuropsychologists has developed a survey to determine whether there has been a change in the need for cognitive and neuropsychological assessments and interventions due to COVID-19 and how the workforce has been able to respond. This information will hel...

Published Oct 2020

There are many changes that have come about quickly as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) and young people with autism may need support to cope with these changes and process any worries they may have. This information sheet outlines some stratgies that may be used to support ...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

This week the APS put forward our submission to the Australian Government regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This was a welcome opportunity to lay out where the Board and the organisation stand on the actions taken by Government over the last few months...

Published Jun 2020

An acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any injury suffered after birth resulting in damage to the brain. A person with an ABI typically experiences some degree of change to their thinking, behaviour and emotional functioning. This information sheet outlines some strategies f...

Last reviewed Aug 2022