It is now almost three years since the introduction of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, and with this triennial marker comes the end of a number of transition arrangements associated with the changeover to the new scheme that have been announced by the P...

Published Jun 2017

APS information sheets  The APS has developed a range of resources to help the community cope with situations where people pose a risk of harm to others. Communicating about violence People are becoming increasingly concerned about the problem...

Last reviewed Aug 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been long-term both in length and impact on the health of many Australians. Among the effects of long COVID are ongoing psychological needs. While close to 50% of people who have had COVID-19 may experience psychological distress during or following i...

Published May 2022

Last reviewed Jul 2019

Keen observers of the APS website may have noticed a sudden surge in the number of listed Life Members who qualify for such recognition by having held APS membership for 50 years. There are now 58 current Life Members. This surge is mostly due to the remarkable record keepi...

Published Jun 2017

The professional practice column in our previous issue was on the importance of self-care. Here we expand on strategies for self-care across all areas of psychological work, particularly in the current context of changes to workloads and methods of working. Impact of CO...

Published Nov 2022

The Australian Psychological Society awards the status of Life Member to those members who have held at least 50 years membership with the APS. The list of notable figures from the history of the Society includes ten past Presidents of the Australian Psychological Society, one...

Published Jul 2017

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life. You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...

The APS hosts this activity with the APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG). The complexities of a gaining a dementia diagnosis, the changes in abilities and family relationships can cause enormous strain on all involved. Being able to identify the most appropriate...

APS members who renewed their membership by 31 July 2025 received this activity free as part of a CPD bundle valued at over $400. Join now and receive access to discounted CPD and exclusive member benefits. This AI & Psychology Members' Symposium provides a comprehensive ex...