Psychologists in rural and remote Australia frequently work in great geographical and professional isolation yet deal with complex presentations, resource issues and ethical dilemmas related to their situation. The rural workforce has many junior and inexperienced psychologist...

Published Aug 2017

One in three psychologists are being forced to turn new clients away, up from one in 100 before the pandemic. The shocking new figures were revealed in a survey by the Australian Psychological Society. It revealed that patients in the ACT found it hardest to be seen, wit...

Published Dec 2022

Occupational stress is associated with poorer memory and smaller hippocampal volume. Jobs can provide crucial support for cognitive functioning through intellectual and social enrichment. They are also associated with poorer cognitive ability in midlife and retirement throu...

Last reviewed Sep 2020

The disadvantage faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well documented and has been bought to public and Government attention by initiatives such as the Close the Gap Campaign (Commonwealth of Australia, 2016). It is accepted that there is a 10-year life exp...

Published Jul 2017

Earlier this year, members were invited to complete the APS Medicare Survey to inform APS policy. The survey sought member input on a range of Medicare issues including rebates, funding models for psychology services, policy approaches, improving client outcomes and the number...

Published Sep 2017

School psychology in rural and remote Australia can be exciting and challenging work. Working as a school psychologist in rural and remote communities requires specialised psychological skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and a flexible approach. A good understanding of Indigenous cul...

Published Jun 2017

Employees should be wary of who is on the other end of the line when they call a workplace mental health service, psychologist groups say, amid concerns that skill shortages and low pay rates have impacted the number of qualified clinicians working in the sector. Employee...

Published Jul 2024

Officer (AO) in the General Division Emeritus Professor Susan Hilary SPENCE AO FAPS was recognised for distinguished service to mental health research, particularly to prevention and treatment in young people, to tertiary education, and as a mentor. Member (AM) in the Ge...

Published May 2017