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National Psychology Exam: Planning and preparation

Support your journey toward General Registration with our newly released, self-paced eLearning activity designed specifically for provisional psychologists who are preparing to undertake the National Psychology Exam. Across approximately 10 hours of interactive learning, the activity builds both technical skills and critical professional judgment, covering the NPE’s four core domains: Ethics, Assessment, Intervention, and Communication. A timed practice exam is also included to help you gauge readiness under realistic conditions. Supervisors will also benefit from practical tools and strategies to guide supervisees through the exam preparation process with confidence. Start preparing with clarity, structure, and support—access the activity today.

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A guide to creating a bespoke professional development pathway

Whether you're an early-career psychologist, an academic or someone looking to upskill in a specific aspect of psychology, APS has a suitable learning pathway to align with your career stage and aspirations. Every psychologist’s path is unique – and your continuing professional development should reflect that. Whether you're a student laying the groundwork, an early-career psychologist navigating ethical and clinical complexities, or a seasoned psychologist looking to expand your therapeutic toolkit, your learning needs evolve with you. 

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Government-funded training positions

As the peak body for psychology in Australia, The Department of Health and Aged Care has recognised the APS as a primary partner in implementing the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy grant. We have allocated 500 training positions for existing supervisors who need to undertake a refresher masterclass to maintain their current PsyBA-approved registered supervisor status (refresher training is required every five years). 

Eligibility & applications

As part of the qualifying criteria of this grant, registered psychologists who work with priority populations, including First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), and/or regional, rural, and remote (located in MMM3-7), will be prioritised to become Board-approved supervisors or to maintain their current PsyBA-approved registered supervisor status. Applications for masterclasses have re-opened with limited placements still available. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

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Employer-funded CPD discounts 

Are you a private practice owner looking to invest in the growth and development of your team? Support your psychologists to stay current, confident, and connected through our CPD opportunities. Organisations registering 10 or more individuals can access exclusive discounts.

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MyCPD Home 

Your new hub for professional development keeps you informed, inspired, and on track with your CPD goals all year. This monthly member-only enewsletter is your new go-to for all things professional development, designed to keep you informed, inspired, and on track with your CPD goals throughout the year. APS members enjoy access to benefits including discounted CPD, seasonal sales and promotions, exclusive member-only activities, and access to the CPD logging tool to record and track learning.

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Latest CPD activities

Upcoming webinars

Explore all upcoming APS professional development webinars and join presenters collaborating with the APS with content that has been assessed as having met the APS Standards for CPD activities, which conveys the assurance of quality.

What's on in February/March 2026

Introduction to Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) - 19 February, 7pm AEDT

Increase your awareness and foundational understanding of ARFID and be supported to recognise and respond to ARFID in ways that are evidence-informed, ethical, and engagement-focused. 

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The promotion and assessment of positive mental health - 26 February 2026 7pm AEDT

Equip yourself with evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to define, measure, and promote mental wellbeing in clinical practice, emphasizing its distinction from psychological distress, and integrates findings from five recent studies on mental wellbeing. 

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Attachment theory unpacked - 5 & 6 March, 9am-1:30pm AEDT

Join Kendall Coburn in this 2-part webinar offering a deep dive into attachment theory, unpacking the mechanisms that shape childhood presentations and influence personality and relational patterns across the lifespan. Participants will learn how to apply attachment concepts to case formulation and intervention, including using the therapeutic relationship as an attachment experience.

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Job crafting for workforce wellbeing, motivation, and engagement - 12 March, 7pm AEDT

Explore the concept of "job crafting", the process by which employees initiate proactive changes to enhance their wellbeing and engagement at work. It will introduce job crafting, examine the different types of job crafting, and subsequently explore its relationship with workplace wellbeing and its influence on motivation and engagement, and address how leaders and managers can facilitate job crafting in organisations.

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From burnout to breakthrough: Build a bot - 24 March, 7pm AEDT

An introduction to the practical and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) assistants within psychological practice. The session focuses on how clinicians can safely create and customise simple AI “bots” to support everyday administrative and professional tasks such as drafting GP letters, managing client communications, and organising case material while remaining compliant with APS and AHPRA guidelines.

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Bipolar Disorder and intersection with trauma - transdiagnostic and clinical approaches - 26 March, 9:30am-4pm AEDT

This intermediate-level activity will explore BPD, and neurobiological mechanisms that underpin co-occurring conditions, and trauma-related factors. Learn how to apply a trauma-informed, transdiagnostic formulation to guide therapy, structure clinical priorities and complement pharmacological interventions.

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eLearning

National Psychology Exam: Preparation and planning

Prepare confidently for the National Psychology Exam with this new 10-hour eLearning activity. Designed for provisional psychologists and supervisors, it offers structured guidance, practical strategies, and a timed practice exam across the NPE’s core domains: Ethics, Assessment, Intervention and Communication.

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Best practice management of the psychosocial impacts of anaphylaxis and food allergies

This free eLearning activity aims to assist mental health professionals in providing best practice support: to understand what is considered acceptable management of an allergy, and then to work on reducing fear and anxiety whilst maintaining safety and improving wellbeing.  

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Know your therapies: CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder

This activity offers a comprehensive exploration of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), delving into its symptoms, prevalence, and complexities while highlighting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a leading, evidence-based approach. You’ll learn how CBT empowers individuals with GAD to recognise and challenge negative thought patterns, minimise cognitive distortions such as catastrophising, and develop effective coping strategies.

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Impact of a brief compassion intervention on everyday experiences of autistic adults

Using a combination of self-report measures, heart rate variability (HRV) assessments, and daily experience sampling, the authors of this CPD on the go® activity investigated changes in self-compassion, emotional regulation, and physiological responses, this activity explores the feasibility and effects of a brief, self-guided, online compassion-focused intervention for autistic adults. 1 CPD hour

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Indigenous informed disaster recovery: Addressing collective trauma using a healing framework

This CPD on the go® activity explores the potential for an Indigenous-informed healing framework to address collective trauma from disasters. Members of the Disaster Response Network can access this activity free of charge. Submit your interest.

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Current promotions

Save 50% on Professional Development activities - Terms & Conditions

Sale commences on 13 February and ends 5 March 2026 at 12pm AEDT.

Valid only for current APS members.

Selected activities only, that will be marked accordingly.

Exclusions:

  • Supervisor Training Program
  • National Psychology Exam: Planning and Prepartion course
  • All activities discounted for member group or interest groups
  • APS Reward & Recognition Committee member discount does not apply during the sale dates.

Information on the sale will be communicated to members via the weekly Insights newsletter on 13 February 2026.