APS weighs in to school chaplains debate
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The APS has raised significant concerns over the last few years about the National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP), which was introduced by the Howard Government in 2006 and has been continued by the Rudd and Gillard Governments since then. The APS has not been alone, with ma...
Published Jul 2017
How to promote your private practice
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
Perinatal depression practice guide
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Last reviewed Nov 2017
A psychology student's placement survival guide
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Placements are a pivotal, but often nerve-racking, milestone: APS member Peter reflects on the emotional mix of excitement and anxiety at the start of his placements, highlighting the steep learning curve of working with real clients.
Dive...
Last reviewed Jun 2025
Bipolar disorder practice guide
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Last reviewed May 2019
Psychologist career of choice for school leavers, APS in news.com.au
This article is featured on news.com.au and is republished with permission.
New data has revealed the most popular career ambition for Aussie teens and the reason why they’re flocking to this job is grim.
Australia’s dire lack of mental health services has gotten so bad ...
Last reviewed Dec 2024
Obesity in childhood practice guide
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Last reviewed Feb 2023
Getting mental health services to the bush: The innovative delivery of best practice psychological…
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Many rural and remote communities have very limited access to mental health services, especially psychology services. There are a multiplicity of reasons for this limited access including the obvious geographical isolation, plus costs associated with transport (whether the ser...
Published Aug 2017
A guide to contracting for psychologists
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This resource provides an introduction to the common business, legal and ethical considerations that psychologists encounter when navigating contract arrangements.
Psychologists are encouraged to carefully consider and understand such implications before entering into contr...
Last reviewed Dec 2025
Gambling harm practice guide
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Psychological care for people experiencing gambling harm.
Gambling harm is a significant public health issue, affecting not only individuals who gamble but also their families and communities.
With the growing accessibility of online betting and the normalisation of gamb...
Last reviewed Feb 2026