Australian Psychological Society

13/03/2026

For many provisional psychologists, the National Psychology Exam (NPE) represents the final hurdle before achieving general registration.

To help this year’s NPE candidates prepare for the exam, we spoke to Trish Evers, designer of the APS NPE preparation course, to get her tips on how you can enter the exam with confidence and clarity: https://psychology.org.au/insights/9-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-the-npe

Sign up for the preparation course: https://bit.ly/3MUOaJb

12/03/2026

Practising with confidence means having the right resources at the right time.

As an APS member you have unlimited access to trusted advice to support your decision making, thanks to our Professional Advisory Service (PAS) team.

Learn how PAS can help you today: https://bit.ly/4lp6S8h

10/03/2026

Does your organisation support communities impacted by disasters or emergencies? The APS Disaster Response Network is here to help you support the wellbeing of your team.

Contact us to see if your workforce is eligible to receive free wellbeing services: https://bit.ly/4de5XFH

06/03/2026

Many psychologists are skilled in screening for postnatal depression and anxiety, yet it is less common to have the mechanisms to support women through the broader identity shift of matrescence.

APS Perinatal Interest Group convenor Cass Middleton and group member Frances Bilbao share some evidence-backed ways psychologists can support women to manage this transition: https://bit.ly/4bdwkcr

06/03/2026

Don't miss Allied Health Professions Australia's next webinar 'Start with your HPI-I: The first step to secure digital connection'. In this practical webinar, AHPA, along with Services Australia and Ahpra, will explain what HPI identifiers are, why they matter, and how allied health professionals and organisations can obtain and use them correctly.

NEXT WEBINAR: Start with Your HPI-I: The First Step to Secure Digital Connection

Connecting to national digital health systems starts with the right identifiers.

AHPA is joined by representatives from Services Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra to explain:
✔ What an HPI-I is
✔ Why allied health professionals need one
✔ How to access one
✔ How HPI-I and HPI-O work together

Includes live Q&A.

🗓 Monday 30 March 2026 | 5–6pm AEDT | Online

Register here: https://www.ahpa.com.au/hpi-i-webinar-allied-health

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04/03/2026

🗳️ Nominations for 2026 APS Fellows are now open.

Fellows are members who have been recognised for their significant contribution to strengthening the field of psychology and the APS through their expertise and work in research, practice and/or policy.

Nominations must be completed by a Nominator and Seconder who are Fellows or Honorary Fellows of the APS. Access our portal to get started: https://bit.ly/4r9HlRQ

02/03/2026

Did you know APS members receive exclusive journal benefits?

As an APS member, you can enjoy early access to leading research and special issues, and contribute to the profession’s knowledge base.

Members can also apply for a full Article Processing Charge (APC) waiver to publish in the Australian Journal of Psychology — APS’s only fully open access journal.

To subscribe, sign in to your member dashboard and select Journals and Databases under Your Membership.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OHXkcq

25/02/2026

Psychologists can use narrative therapy to help clients re-author their own stories by amplifying their own knowledge and capabilities.

David Newman, founder of Sydney Narrative Therapy and a leading contributor to our related eLearning activity, unpacks its applications and ethical considerations here: https://bit.ly/exploring-narrative-therapy

Sign up for our Narrative Therapy eLearning activity: https://bit.ly/event25759

24/02/2026

The APS professional practice guidelines for providing services to older adults are now available. These guidelines are designed to help APS members confidently apply the PsyBA Code of conduct when working with this group.

You can access the guideline here: https://bit.ly/4cIgFnE

Enhance your learning with our PsyBA competency series: https://bit.ly/4cK2XRe

23/02/2026

Every Australian deserves the right to psychological support when they need it. Current barriers within the NDIS are preventing people and families from accessing the support they need, putting their connection to family, community and education at risk.

More from APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess on 2SM radio.

Listen to the full interview here: https://psychology.org.au/insights/aps-discusses-ndis-barriers-and-violence-in-the-ne

20/02/2026

The Australian Government’s new planning framework for the NDIS is scheduled to commence in July 2026. These changes are causing concern for many participants, families and allied health professionals – including psychologists.

In collaboration with AHPA and allied health peak associations we’re actively and constructively working with the Australian Government to help shape the rules underpinning new framework planning for the NDIS.

Together we're working to ensure the final Rules reflect the expertise of the allied health sector and safeguard participants’ access to the supports they need.

Read our joint statement: https://psychology.org.au/insights/joint-statement-on-ndis-planning

17/02/2026

📣 To celebrate the start of the 2026 CPD cycle, we’re offering APS members 50% off on a selected range of CPD activities.

Choose from eLearning, live webinars, or on-demand recordings that suit your pace and align with your interests and career development.

Explore discounted activities in our CPD library: https://bit.ly/CPDFeb26Sale

CPD sale ends 5 March 2025, 12 PM AEDT. T&Cs apply.