Join us in Hobart for the 2026 APS College of Clinical Psychologists Conference. Discover the latest research, innovative therapies, and practical strategies shaping clinical practice. Connect with leading experts and peers who share your passion for improving mental health c...

This eLearning activity offers an overview of ethical principles and standards in psychology followed by a thorough analysis of models of ethical decision making that are relevant for understanding and negotiating the challenges and pitfalls that are part of everyday psycholog...

The cover feature for this issue of InPsych highlights psychological perspectives on racism – a rather timely topic given the emphasis placed on immigration by political parties and the media in the lead-up to the federal election. As many commentators have noted, the part...

Published Jan 2018

Christmas is traditionally a time of gift-giving and it is not uncommon for a client to want to offer their treating psychologist a present. The conclusion of treatment is also a time when clients may wish to express their gratitude in the form of a gift. While there are no cl...

Published Dec 2018

An election for the APS President-Elect and two General Director positions on the APS Board of Directors was held by postal ballot and electronic voting, and the results were declared at the 2013 APS AGM in October. The successful candidate for the President-Elect is Professor...

Published Jun 2017

Celebrating the past, looking toward the future 29 September – 2 October 2015 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland Join us in celebrating 50 years of APS Annual Conferences; the Golden Jubilee Conference held on the spectacular Gold Coast. This i...

Published Jun 2017

Psychology for a healthy nation 8–12 October 2013, Cairns Convention Centre, Far North Queensland Join us in Cairns for this wonderful opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge, hear about the latest developments in psychology, meet like-minded colleagues, consult wit...

Published Jun 2017

In its most recent financial year the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) received the highest number of notifications (6,898) about health practitioners in any reporting year since the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme began. Of those notific...

Published Nov 2018

The APS Code of Ethics espouses the principle of integrity and requires that psychologists be honest in their financial dealings. When invoicing a client who has received a service under Medicare, the invoice must also meet the requirements of the Health Insurance Regulations ...

Published Jun 2019

Anyone can experience work-related stress, and psychologists are no exception. In fact, psychologists can be particularly vulnerable to stress due to working with challenging and high risk clients and often in isolation. The APS Code of Ethics highlights the importance of psyc...

Published Jun 2017