The APS has a large and diverse membership, and sadly each year we lose several of our valued members. The APS has developed this “In Memoriam” section of the website to inform members of those who have passed away, and also to provide an option to lodge tributes to loved o...

Last reviewed Feb 2025

Every day, an average of nine Australians die by suicide, around seven of them men, leaving a devastating ripple effect. Bereaved family, friends and close community report significant mental and physical health issues such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress in t...

Published Sep 2025

Should a psychologist be able to refer a client directly to a psychiatrist? A few years ago, I had a conversation with a psychiatrist about a client I was looking at referring to them. The psychiatrist identified how it seemed odd that he could refer me a client directly, a...

Published Jan 2021

Professor Martine Powell FAPS Martine is the Founding Director of the Centre for Investigative Interviewing based in the Griffith Criminology Institute at Griffith University. The Centre is an international research and training hub focused on expanding knowledge on the ‘ho...

Last reviewed Feb 2020

CPD requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia All registered psychologists are responsible for ensuring they maintain, enhance and extend their knowledge and skills throughout their working lives. Annual CPD requirements apply to all registered psychologists, except...

Last reviewed Feb 2025

Last reviewed Jul 2025

The following resources have been compiled by a national working group composed of representatives from Australian psychology training programs whom have experience in TeleHealth practice, training, and/or research, and include Dr. Erika Penney (University of Technology Sydney...

Last reviewed Jul 2020

People with autism and additional mental and physical health conditions more than twice as likely to die early. Australian researchers examined the rates and risk factors for mortality and cause of death for 35,929 people on the autism spectrum (age range 5–64). Using linke...

Last reviewed Jun 2019

The following frequently asked questions aim to address some of the key questions asked about practice arrangements under Medicare. If you have a question that you would like to see added to the list please email [email protected] and it will be conside...

Last reviewed Jan 2023

Postgraduate study in psychology builds on foundational psychological knowledge and skills obtained during an accredited four years of undergraduate study. At this level, study becomes more explicitly focussed on the skills and requirements needed by professional practition...

Last reviewed Aug 2025