Introduction to the new PsyBA Code of conduct and Professional competencies for psychologists
APS Institute
As part of its commitment to supporting psychologists through regulatory change, the APS is delivering a webinar series designed to help members understand and apply the revised Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Code of conduct and updated PsyBA Professional competencies f...
APS Professional practice guidelines on psychological assessment and the use of psychological tests
Member Only
These guidelines provide psychologists with a practice framework for conducting psychological assessments in accordance with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code).
The guidelines provide practical guidance on applying the Code in t...
Last reviewed Feb 2026
Responding to reports of domestic violence
Member Only Resource
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
Ethics and the practice of couple and family therapy
Member Only
InPsych
Couple and family therapists arguably face more ethical challenges than individually oriented therapists, yet codes of conduct and ethics have not always been of direct assistance. Often it seems that the principles lack the specificity to really attend to the issues at hand. ...
Published Jul 2017
Managing legal requests for disclosure of test data and test materials
Member Only Resource
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
Psychologists issue a code red for mental health as climate disasters continue to have an impact
News
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is urging action as more frequent and intense disasters continue to have an impact on the nation’s mental health.
In its 2023 Pre-Budget Submission, the APS has called on the Federal Government to commit to urgently funding more me...
Published Feb 2023
Ethics
Member Only
Last reviewed Jul 2018
Responding to reports of domestic violence
Member Only
InPsych
Domestic violence can take many forms including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic. While some psychologists may deal with issues of domestic violence on a regular basis, others may be confronted with these issues unexpectedly. Understanding the complexit...
Published Jun 2017
Making sound ethical decisions
Member Only Resource
Ethical dilemmas are an inevitable aspect of psychological practice because of the nature and context of the service and the central trusting relationship between the psychologist and client that has inherent power inequalities.
There will be many situations th...
Last reviewed Apr 2026
Member Identity Program enhances recognition of APS psychologists
Member Only
InPsych
Members of the APS now have a visual means of signifying their membership of this longstanding and respected psychological society, with the introduction of the new APS Member Identity Program.
The program enables APS Associate Members, Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows t...
Published Jun 2017