Australian Psychological Society

Australian Psychological Society The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is Australia's peak psychology body, representing more than 25,000 psychologists across Australia.

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is Australia's peak psychology body. We represent our more than 27,000 members. We are the largest non-medical health professionals organisation in the country. The APS strongly advocates for the discipline and profession of psychology, supports high standards for the profession, promotes psychological knowledge to enhance community wellbeing, and is dedicated to providing benefits to support members’ professional lives. The functions of the APS are conducted through more than 200 active Member Groups within the Society. There are 40 APS Branches spread across Australia, nine APS Colleges representing specialty areas within the profession (clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, community psychology, counselling psychology, educational and developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organisational psychology and sport and exercise psychology), and 44 Interest Groups representing the wide range of special interests of the APS membership.

Our profession plays a vital role in shaping Australia’s response to a changing climate. APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess shares ...
12/11/2025

Our profession plays a vital role in shaping Australia’s response to a changing climate.

APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess shares how psychologists can mentally prepare clients who are experiencing climate anxiety and how to help communities stay connected, adaptable and resilient amid uncertainty. Read the full article: https://psychology.org.au/insights/building-climate-resilience-into-our-communities-a

Join the APS Disaster Response Network and get access to free CPD valued at $500, tailored resources, and more: https://psychology.org.au/insights/building-climate-resilience-into-our-communities-a

11/11/2025

Voting for the 2025 APS elections for the General Director DPRET and President positions is now open.

This is your chance to play an active role in APS governance processes and we encourage all eligible members to vote. Simply follow the instructions outlined in your Vero Voting email, and contact us if you have questions.

Thank you to our members, partners and volunteers who have contributed their time to help us advocate for scientific and...
07/11/2025

Thank you to our members, partners and volunteers who have contributed their time to help us advocate for scientific and empowering action that supports positive psychological health and wellbeing for all Australians.

In the past month alone that work has contributed to multiple engagements in conversations, and inquiries and ongoing advocacy to promote psychological science and research across Australia. Here’s a snapshot of that work.

Together, we’re making a real impact for our profession and communities.

Learn more about APS advocacy: https://psychology.org.au/advocacy

The APS Disaster Response Network was established in response to the Black Saturday Victorian bushfires in 2009. Since t...
02/11/2025

The APS Disaster Response Network was established in response to the Black Saturday Victorian bushfires in 2009. Since then, we’ve grown to a national network of volunteer psychologists who give their time to provide wellbeing services to frontline workers and volunteers impacted by disasters, emergencies and collective trauma events.

As a DRN member you have access to free CPD valued at $500, tailored resources, and more.

Support those who support others. Join today: https://bit.ly/DRNvolunteer

For many psychologists, informed consent is an area of interest regarding the new PsyBA Code of conduct. You may be ques...
29/10/2025

For many psychologists, informed consent is an area of interest regarding the new PsyBA Code of conduct. You may be questioning what has changed and how to ensure your current consent processes align.

Educational and developmental psychologist Camelia Wilkinson FAPS FCEDP shares her insights to help you understand the new guidelines. Read the full article here: https://psychology.org.au/insights/how-informed-consent-is-evolving

Access our professional practice guidelines here: https://psychology.org.au/for-members/resource-finder/business-legal-and-ethics/code-of-conduct

94% of APS members are concerned about the future impacts climate change will have on Australians’ mental health, accord...
24/10/2025

94% of APS members are concerned about the future impacts climate change will have on Australians’ mental health, according to our Thinking Futures report.

Here are five tips you can use or share with your clients if you’re feeling stressed about climate change.

For more ways to support conversations about climate change and mental health, access our range of free resources: https://psychology.org.au/for-the-public/psychology-topics/climate-change-psy

Don’t miss out on our webinar series on The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fifth Edition (WAIS-5), the latest update ...
23/10/2025

Don’t miss out on our webinar series on The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fifth Edition (WAIS-5), the latest update to one of the most widely used and researched measures of adult cognitive ability. This series will cover:

🌱 The evolution of the WAIS-5 – 23 October
📋 Ancillary scores and test interpretation – 30 October
✅ Applications for clinical practice in Australia in 2026 – 6 November

Registrations for the live webinar close at today at 4:00pm AEDT, the webinar will be live recorded and will be on-demand: https://psychology.org.au/event/25582

Gambling can affect almost every aspect of a person’s life, with approximately 15% of people who gamble experiencing at ...
21/10/2025

Gambling can affect almost every aspect of a person’s life, with approximately 15% of people who gamble experiencing at least one type of gambling-related harm.

Psychologists are in the unique position to support people who are impacted by the effects of gambling, and we will continue to advocate for their role and expertise in addressing the adverse impacts of gambling.

Read our article to learn how you can support clients experiencing a gambling addiction here: https://psychology.org.au/insights/how-to-support-clients-experiencing-a-gambling-add

If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related harm contact the gambling helpline at 1800 858 858

We are deeply disappointed that psychologists were not invited or included in the Thriving Kids Advisory Group announced...
21/10/2025

We are deeply disappointed that psychologists were not invited or included in the Thriving Kids Advisory Group announced recently by the Government.

The inclusion of psychologists and their expertise in early intervention is fundamental to ensuring Thriving Kids achieves its goals and delivers positive outcomes for children and families, and we will continue to advocate for this.

Yesterday we attended the public hearing for the Thriving Kids Parliamentary Inquiry and argued for the critical role of psychologists within the program.

Learn more in the full statement from APS Acting President Andrew Chua: https://psychology.org.au/insights/aps-calls-for-recognition-of-psychologists-at-the

💡 Becoming a DRN psychologist provides you with opportunities to engage in meaningful volunteer work, exclusive access t...
20/10/2025

💡 Becoming a DRN psychologist provides you with opportunities to engage in meaningful volunteer work, exclusive access to a series of free CPD valued at $500, a dedicated PsyCommunity channel to connect with likeminded peers and resources to support you in your role.

Support those who support others. Join today: https://bit.ly/DRNvolunteer

While the news can be a valuable source of information, it can also be a platform for powerful and upsetting incidents t...
17/10/2025

While the news can be a valuable source of information, it can also be a platform for powerful and upsetting incidents that may intrude into daily life and take a toll on our wellbeing.

This , we’re sharing practical advice you can use or share with your clients to promote better wellbeing. We invite you to share any advice you have in the comments below.

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