Member Identity Program enhances recognition of APS psychologists
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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
Professional supervision and record keeping
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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
Guidance on destruction of files in the digital age
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InPsych
As part of their record keeping practices in the digital age, many psychologists are now scanning written notes, storing them electronically, and then seeking to shred the original version. Several members have contacted the APS asking for reassurance about whether this practi...
Published Jun 2017
Ethical considerations when providing second opinions
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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
From paper files to digital
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
Taking adequate session notes
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
New regulations regarding the use of testimonials in advertising
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InPsych
New regulations regarding the use of testimonials in advertising
The Psychology Board of Australia recently released the Guidelines for advertising of regulated health services, which were developed jointly by the National Boards under section 39 of the Health Practitioner ...
Published Jul 2017
The importance of early childhood support within the NDIS
Psychologists are critical to supporting young children and their families who are accessing the NDIS.
For some families of children living with developmental differences, it's not until they're seeking out NDIS support for their child that they get to talk about their conc...
Last reviewed Oct 2024
Managing clients at risk of suicide
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InPsych
Supporting clients at risk of suicide can be one of the most professionally challenging and distressing situations that psychologists face throughout their careers. Working with such clients requires balancing ethical considerations such as client safety, client privacy, and c...
Published Jul 2019
The benefits and pitfalls of social media for psychologists
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InPsych
The use of social media has grown exponentially over the past decade and social media tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs and Twitter have become commonplace in business and personal life. Social media can be used to support psychologists in their practices, but t...
Published Jun 2017