I’ve heard it mentioned a few times this year: “We will look back on this time in our lives and wonder how we ever did it.” I am of course referring to the pandemic and its impacts. While some parts of the country have been more affected than others, as a national psychology c...

Published Nov 2021

Mental health disorders such as anxiety have increased in children as young as 18 months old since the pandemic began, while more teenagers have developed depression and suicidal ideation, psychologists say. In a first-of-its-kind survey by the Australian Psychological Soci...

Published Dec 2022

In 2008, an article appeared in InPsych titled, Will psychologists’ private practices have to be accredited? Eight years on and the requirement of psychologists to demonstrate accountability about how their practice operates, is emerging as a reality. Primary Health Networks, ...

Published Nov 2017

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems - Mahatma Ghandi If you join the group of public sector psychologists practicing clinically in public health settings, there is a curious thing you will no...

Published May 2017

Ever dreamed of opening your own private practice but not quite sure where to begin? APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess shares some advice to get you started.  All of us have spent years dedicating time and effort to becoming psychologists. However, if you’re looking to go out on your...

Last reviewed May 2024

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) welcomed investments in mental health announced in the Federal Budget 2017. “The Government’s commitment of $115 million to mental health in the Budget including rural telehealth psychological services, additional support to vetera...

Published Nov 2017

The APS is pleased to share news that our advocacy efforts have been recognised as a new Determination for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) Impairment Tables was announced by the Department of Social Services (DSS). This important news will have beneficial impact for many ...

Published Mar 2023

Here’s a snapshot of the key advocacy, research, and community work we've been focusing on over recent months – as well as what we’ve done to bolster the future of our profession.  Along with our 27,000 members, we're proud to be making a positive impact on the psychology p...

Last reviewed May 2024

This news article originally appeared in Croakey Health Media and has been republished with permission. Patient demand for psychology services remains high, but people increasingly cannot afford treatment due to cost of living pressures and slow progress in mental health sy...

Last reviewed Aug 2024

From 16-18 May, 800 psychology professionals gathered from around Australia to hear from a range of thought leaders on the topics trending in the psychology profession.  The APS Festival of Psychology, held on the Gold Coast earlier this month, was a vibrant forum for emerg...

Last reviewed May 2025