Background The current APS Code of Ethics was approved by the APS at its AGM in September 2007. The previous version was approved in September 1997, and the one before that was in 1986. The last process of review took just under two years and involved transforming the 1997 ...

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At the 2007 APS AGM, its members adopted the proposed Code of Ethics, which superseded the previous version that was approved in September 1997. In 2010 the Psychology Board of Australia adopted the APS Code of Ethics for the profession. Access the APS Code of Ethics

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At the 2007 APS AGM, its members adopted the proposed Code of Ethics, which superseded the previous version that was approved in September 1997. In 2010 the Psychology Board of Australia adopted the APS Code of Ethics for the profession. Access the APS Code of Ethics

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At the 2007 APS AGM, Members of the APS voted to adopt the proposed Code of Ethics, which had been developed over the preceding two years. The Code is principle-based, and quite different in structure from the previous version, which was approved in 1997. The APS Code of Et...

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Expression of Interest Lodging an Expression of Interest Members of the APS who wish to lodge an Expression of Interest should complete the form. Applicants will need to: review the selection criteria and complete the background information statement in the appl...

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Within psychology, the body and even emotion, has sometimes been sidelined with a focus on the thinking mind, in line with current cultural values. However, when used in isolation, this approach can result in the shoring up of old, previously necessary, but ultimately limiting...

Certificate of Psychedelic and Contemplative Therapies (CPACT) The BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation, BIYOME BIYOME has collaborated with The Signs of Life Psychology to offer a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) training course that is crafted in alignment wit...

The APS hosts this activity with the Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG). Falls are a significant issue for Australians and are the leading cause of injury related hospitalization and death in Australia, and represent a significant risk for older adults.   This w...

NorthStar Academy was born from recognition that many provisional and early career psychologists have not received the level of guidance, direction, training and supervision they and their clients deserve. Without this they don’t feel as confident and competent.  Instead, they...

The APS hosts this activity with the Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG). There is a solid evidence-base that neuropsychological (cognitive) interventions are effective for older adults, including those with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Despite this, older...