It is not uncommon for psychologists providing psychological interventions or focused psychological strategies to be asked by clients to provide letters of support, or other documentation. The APS has previously published articles on how to manage such requests (client request...

Published Nov 2022

An election for two General Director positions on the APS Board of Directors was held by postal ballot and electronic voting, and the result was declared at the 2016 APS AGM on 15 September 2016. The two successful candidates are Dr Aaron Frost MAPS and Mrs Jill Wright MAPS an...

Published May 2017

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

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...

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 Ethical Guidelines Committee recently undertook a revision of the Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and the Use of Psychological Tests. These Guidelines are relevant to all psychologists who use psychological assessment and testing in their practice, teaching...

Published Jun 2019