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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
Tips you need to know before setting up your own psychology private practice
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
APS calls for recognition of psychologists at the Thriving Kids Parliamentary Inquiry
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Yesterday the APS attended the public hearing for the Thriving Kids Parliamentary Inquiry and argued for the critical role of psychologists within the program. Their inclusion is fundamental to ensuring Thriving Kids achieves its goals and delivers positive outcomes for childr...
Last reviewed Oct 2025
APS in The Age: The people using AI for therapy – and the scientists trying to catch up
This article is featured in The Age and is republished with permission.
Australian researchers will spend the next two years building an AI model capable of providing safe and effective mental health support to young people, amid growing concerns that existing chatbots are ...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
Psychologists welcome Budget mental health focus
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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
APS advocacy in action as we secure positive changes to the Disability Support Pension
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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
How APS is making an impact
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
APS welcomes $1 billion mental health package as meaningful step toward system-wide reform
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The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has welcomed the Australian Labor Party’s election announcement of a $1 billion mental health package.
The promised investment includes an additional 500 postgraduate psychology student places as part of an investment that include...
Published Apr 2025
Nine actions the incoming government must take to support psychology in Australia
Summary of APS's key election items:
Access and funding for mental health services
Protect and support psychology within the NDIS
Youth mental health
Growing the psychology workforce
Empowering victim-survivors of domestic and family violence
Making aged care m...
Last reviewed May 2025
Thriving Kids Inquiry final report released
In late December 2025, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability released its final report into the Thriving Kids initiative, “No child left behind”, examining a national system of supports for children aged 8 and under with mild to mo...
Last reviewed Jan 2026