At the 2016 APS Congress held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13-16 September, the APS Public Interest team convened a forum to discuss and showcase the valuable application of a Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) approach in everyday psychological pra...

Published May 2017

It is well recognised that social determinants such as the circumstances in which people are born, their access to education and opportunities for employment, where they live, and experiences of discrimination have a significant impact on health and wellbeing (World Health Org...

Published Jun 2017

​In Summary: ​ ​Ending therapy can trigger grief, anger, confusion, or attachment-related reactions in clients.  Responses may vary by attachment style: anxious clients may cling or protest, avoidant clients may withdraw, and trauma histories can intensify reactions.  ...

Last reviewed Aug 2025

These guidelines present a framework for ethical practice when using hypnosis. These guidelines are designed to be consistent with the ethical obligations and principles outlined in the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code) as well as ...

Last reviewed Mar 2026

Maintaining secure and confidential records is a cornerstone of psychological practice. Clients can feel comfortable to share information, with the knowledge and assurance that their psychologist upholds these principles of confidentiality and security. With recent news about ...

Published Nov 2022

In summary: ​ ​Consent as ongoing dialogue – Now a continuous, evolving process rather than a one-off form.  ​Digital transparency – Clients must understand data use, storage, AI tools and telehealth risks.  Complex contexts – Distinguish consent from assent; ensure ...

Last reviewed Oct 2025

The Government have announced changes to bulk billing requirements for assignment of benefit from 1 July 2026. Psychologists who deliver bulk-billed services should prepare for these changes now. We have compiled the key information and developed email templates to support mem...

Last reviewed Jun 2026

The first ‘do’ is you must write session notes! Taking adequate session notes (or ‘progress notes’) is part of the important review and planning associated with providing an ongoing psychological service, and is one of the ethical obligations of psychologists. Session notes...

Last reviewed Apr 2026

There are regulatory and ethical requirements which guide the way in which psychologists should present their professional credentials and promote themselves to the public to ensure professional standards and no misperception of their particular areas of competence and experti...

Last reviewed May 2026

One of the more frequently cited reasons why psychologists join the Australian Psychological Society is to be seen to be part of the broader profession and discipline of psychology. A tangible way of demonstrating this membership of the APS is through the letters listed after ...

Published Jun 2017