Who will sort out your private practice if you die suddenly?
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InPsych
The recent sudden death of two APS members who were both in independent private practice and, under separate circumstances, died without a ‘Practice Contingency Plan’1 in place, has brought this issue into sharp focus. As an important legacy of the loss of these colleagues, th...
Published Jun 2017
Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing website aims to increase culturally appropriate services
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InPsych
A new website developed under the auspices of the APS and launched at this year’s Annual Conference will assist service providers seeking to develop, or improve, a culturally appropriate service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To assist in better meeting the...
Published Aug 2017
Genocide: Is it that the more who die, the less we care?
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InPsych
Over the past 100 years, from Armenia in 1915 to Darfur today, genocides have taken place in many countries, with horrendous death tolls, and devastating consequences for the survivors. Closer to home, Australia's ‘stolen generations', where between 1900-1970 up to 25,000 Abor...
Published Jul 2017
Practice contingency planning
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This resource provides advice for psychologists about practice contingency planning for their psychology practice should they become incapacitated or die.
It provides advice about what to include in this contingency planning process and how to ensure it can be effectively i...
Last reviewed Aug 2018
Supporting alcohol-free pregnancy and safe breastfeeding
Non-APS Event
Health professionals are among the most trusted sources of information for women. It's important to feel confident and equipped to ask about alcohol use when supporting women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding as these conversations can significantly impr...
Suicide prevention in Australia: Where to from here
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InPsych
Suicide is the most common cause of death in Australians aged 15-44 years – more common than deaths from motor vehicle accidents or skin cancer (Aleman & Denys 2014). Over 2,500 people die from suicide in Australia each year and more than 65,000 make an attempt. Rates have flu...
Published Jul 2019
Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Training
Non-APS Event
Dates for next LIVE training are listed further below at bottom of webpage.
Buy ONLINE program for $195 (ex GST), get LIVE free or Buy LIVE program for $195 (ex GST), get ONLINE free
George Patriki provides both LIVE and ONLINE training & professional development for the...
Reshaping the APS
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InPsych
In my first months at the APS I have been travelling around the country meeting face-to-face with APS members and other parties with a stake in psychology. By reaching out to ministerial advisors and bureaucrats, employers of psychologists, representatives of educational insti...
Published Dec 2018
Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Emotions: A Practical Workshop for Therapists
Non-APS Event
A hands-on workshop for therapists who work with preschool and primary children and their families
Learn a range of practical ideas for helping children to understand and manage strong emotions such as anxiety, anger and sadness. This full-day workshop explores development...
Making our voice count
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InPsych
Over the past decades, Australia has done much to confront mental illness in the community. Through sustained campaigning by organisations and individuals (including the APS and our engaged members) we have substantially increased awareness about many disorders and the effecti...
Published Feb 2019