APS Newcastle Branch

APS Newcastle Branch The Newcastle Branch represents over 500 APS Members around the Newcastle region of NSW.

The Newcastle Branch of the Australian Psychological Society Committee meet once a month to organise networking and professional development events for local members and non-members. This page will provide updates from the committee on upcoming events that might be of interest to Newcastle psychologists and students of psychology. Please feel free to direct message our page or send an email to APSNewcastle@outlook.com.au. We will consider requests to share information on our page as soon as possible.

We've had a wonderful few months hosting events for our members here in Newcastle! In July, we held a self-care day for ...
23/08/2023

We've had a wonderful few months hosting events for our members here in Newcastle! In July, we held a self-care day for Psychologists at Redhead Surf Club. The day was thoroughly refreshing for all who attended. Another highlight in July was the Schema Therapy training presented by Ruth Holt - Thank you to all those who attended, it was great to see some interesting learning take place.

Keep an eye out for some exciting events in the coming months, including LivingWorks ASIST Su***de Prevention Training on the 30th & 31st August which is FREE for members. See our events page on Facebook or check your email for a link to reserve your spot.

On Friday afternoon APS Newcastle Branch members had the opportunity to walk through The Base - an amazing facility run ...
01/08/2022

On Friday afternoon APS Newcastle Branch members had the opportunity to walk through The Base - an amazing facility run by Dr Caroline De Vries on Tudor Street. It has been lovingly restored and refurbished, offering a yoga centre, mobile work and session rooms, art facilities and a theatre for small productions, a bar/café, and common indoor and outdoor gardens within which to meet.

Thank you to everyone who attended and stayed to network with the community afterwards.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Networking Breakfast in June. We were all incredibly inspired by the incredible J...
01/08/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our Networking Breakfast in June. We were all incredibly inspired by the incredible Jaelea Skehan and the wisdom shared about su***de prevention in Australia. The beautiful sunrise from Noah's on the beach was an added bonus!

Going forward, the APS Newcastle Branch will be hosting two networking breakfasts each year so keep an eye out for the next opportunity to join us in coming together.

SIRA re-approval notice Treating allied health practitioners must submit a renewal application to SIRA by 29 April 2022 ...
09/03/2022

SIRA re-approval notice

Treating allied health practitioners must submit a renewal application to SIRA by 29 April 2022 to continue to deliver treatment in the workers compensation system. Allied health practitioners are required to apply for re-approval from SIRA to continue practising in the NSW workers compensation system.
https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/news/2022/Renewal-of-SIRA-approval-to-practice-in-NSW-worker
SIRA has published an implementation plan for value-based healthcare in the WC and CTP schemes. It can be viewed on the SIRA website: https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/hub/implementation-plan-for-better-health-outcomes

SIRA thank all medical and allied health provider peak bodies who participated and contributed to the co-design of the plan. The final plan outlines 21 initiatives across the following four workstreams:
1. Measuring health outcomes and costs and improving data quality
2. Embedding evidence-based clinical practice to maximise recovery
3. Streamlining administration and reducing payments leakage
4. Providing education, advocacy and knowledge about value-based healthcare across all scheme participants

SIRA has published an implementation plan to drive better health outcomes in its personal injury schemes

On International Women's Day 2022 we reflect upon the incredible achievements of pioneering women in psychology.These wo...
08/03/2022

On International Women's Day 2022 we reflect upon the incredible achievements of pioneering women in psychology.

These women faced considerable discrimination, obstacles, and difficulties. Many were not allowed to study with men, were denied degrees they had rightfully earned, or found it difficult to secure academic positions that would allow them to research and publish. Read on to read more about their inspiring journeys:

https://www.verywellmind.com/women-who-changed-psychology-2795260

While the contributions of women are often neglected in the history of early psychology, many pioneering women help make psychology what it is today.

Survivors and Mates Support Network (SAMSN) provides support to men who have experienced child sexual abuse. They have j...
22/02/2022

Survivors and Mates Support Network (SAMSN) provides support to men who have experienced child sexual abuse. They have just launched the STRONGER podcast:

What does it take to grow stronger than your past?
STRONGER shares the stories of male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, their families and allies as they reflect on their personal and professional journeys

https://www.samsn.org.au/podcast/

Podcast

Griefline Integrating Grief Program funded by the NSW Government. Griefline’s Integrating Grief Program is a free counse...
17/02/2022

Griefline Integrating Grief Program funded by the NSW Government.

Griefline’s Integrating Grief Program is a free counselling and support service developed by Griefline and funded by the NSW Government to provide enhanced bereavement care for the people of NSW.

While grief is the normal reaction to bereavement, the death of a significant person can be challenging. People experience grief in different ways and require a range of supports to meet their individual needs. The bereaved may struggle to cope with everyday life and need more intensive one-to-one support to address their emotional and psychological distress.

Griefline’s integrating grief program is aimed at helping individuals struggling with their grief, by assisting them to come to terms with the loss and support them to participate in daily activities.

Griefline is here to support people in their grief and help them explore and manage their distress.

Who is this program for?

Bereaved individuals aged 18+ living in NSW who are struggling to cope with the death of someone special or significant
Individuals suffering from impaired daily functioning, feeling incapacitated by grief, and having difficulty engaging socially
Individuals experiencing a shift or change in daily habits that felt easy or normal before
Individuals experiencing intense and ongoing emotions such as anger, sadness, numbness, anxiety, depression and/or guilt

Visit: griefline.org.au/get-help/integrating-grief-program for information about how to access free bereavement counselling for your patient/client.
Griefline also offers free telephone support, online forums, support groups and resources for people experiencing all forms of grief and loss.

Free bereavement counselling and support Griefline’s Integrating Grief Program is a free counselling and support service developed by Griefline and funded by the NSW Government to provide enhanced bereavement care for the people of NSW. Bereavement is the experience of grief and mourning following...

Thank you to all those who took part in the annual APS Newcastle Branch psychology week walk. The weather held off and i...
08/12/2021

Thank you to all those who took part in the annual APS Newcastle Branch psychology week walk. The weather held off and it was a great way to build connections between psychologists and their friends and families in the community.

The annual psychology week walk is on this weekend!You are warmly invited to join members of the local branch committee ...
30/11/2021

The annual psychology week walk is on this weekend!

You are warmly invited to join members of the local branch committee for a morning of sunshine and exercise with peers to celebrate Psychology Week.

So, bring a fellow psychologist and join members of the APS Newcastle Branch committee to stroll the Newcastle Memorial Walk and beyond in a 5km stroll starting at Bar Beach car park. The walk is free to join and we have some themed T-shirts to be supplied on the day.

Date - Saturday 4th December

Start Time - 9am

Distance - approx 5km, 1 hour

Meet on the grassy area just north of Bar Beach car park. Look for the APS banner.

Many workplaces have undergone a significant transformation throughout the pandemic. Our Psychology Week Working Minds p...
19/11/2021

Many workplaces have undergone a significant transformation throughout the pandemic. Our Psychology Week Working Minds panel discussion will explore what it means to be a mentally healthy workplace, and the role every business, employer and employee can play.

Experts in workplace wellbeing will discuss new research into job crafting, passion and psychological safety at work – and why wellbeing should be a priority in every workplace.

The APS will launch the research report, detailing the findings from the research conducted by the University of Melbourne, which shines a spotlight on why mentally healthy workplaces matter.

Panel and speakers:

Dr Zena Burgess, APS CEO (host)
Professor Pat McGorry, Orygen
Dr Fiona Martin MP, Member for Reid, and psychologist
Kylie Bishop, Medibank Group Executive People, Culture & Sustainability
Professor Dianne Vella-Brodrick, University of Melbourne
The event is sponsored by Comcare

https://psychology.org.au/event/22727?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=211119_PsychWeek&utm_content=211119_PsychWeek+CID_0ea11f5af290afe535949aa1c84ef739&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Register%20now

The 2021 HNELHD Psychology Conference will be running online this year Friday the 19th of November, 9-4pm. Please find a...
18/10/2021

The 2021 HNELHD Psychology Conference will be running online this year Friday the 19th of November, 9-4pm. Please find attached the program and registration form for the conference.

Nominations for the new Public Sector Award closes this Friday, 30/07/2021.Please get your thinking caps on and get nomi...
28/07/2021

Nominations for the new Public Sector Award closes this Friday, 30/07/2021.

Please get your thinking caps on and get nominating! There are loads of wonderful public sector Psychologists out there who are worthy of this inaugural recognition. Nominate here:

https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/Awards-and-scholarships/APS-Awards/APS-Significant-Contribution-to-Psychology

The APS recognises excellence and promotes achievement in psychology through a program of more than 80 awards each year.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Abori...
06/07/2021

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Search for events in your area:

https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

Do you have a colleague or peer who deserves recognition for their contribution to psychological education, science, pra...
05/07/2021

Do you have a colleague or peer who deserves recognition for their contribution to psychological education, science, practice or awareness?
Is someone in your network demonstrating entrepreneurship, with a new business, service or solution in the field of psychology?
Or, are you teaching, mentoring or supervising an inspiring early career psychologist or psychology student who deserves recognition?
We encourage you to join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of psychologists, psychological scientists, and students in the 2021 Excellence in Psychology Awards.

https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/Awards-and-scholarships/APS-Awards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=200701_APSAwards_all&utm_content=200701_APSAwards_all+CID_02cb6096f3572b79d968fff1c43bc92e&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Nominate%20today

The APS Excellence in Psychology Awards showcase and celebrate the outstanding achievements in our profession each year....
19/05/2021

The APS Excellence in Psychology Awards showcase and celebrate the outstanding achievements in our profession each year.

The awards recognise and honor the incredible contributions APS members make to psychological education, science and practice, from the earliest stages of their careers, through to accomplished leaders in the field.

In 2021, we are delighted to announce the introduction of several new award categories:

Significant Contribution to Psychology in the Public Sector
Outstanding Accredited Supervisor
Psychology Entrepreneur of the Year
Significant Contribution to Rural and Remote Communities

Submit by 30th July 2021

https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/Awards-and-scholarships/APS-Awards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=200518_APSAwards_all&utm_content=200518_APSAwards_all+CID_12b7d2e728e2829bf85e2f37a1bbb00b&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Submit%20now

The APS recognises excellence and promotes achievement in psychology through a program of more than 80 awards each year.

CPD on the go: CPD on the go offers one or two hour mobile-friendly learning for the busy psychologist. In an ‘article p...
09/05/2021

CPD on the go:

CPD on the go offers one or two hour mobile-friendly learning for the busy psychologist. In an ‘article plus short quiz’ format, you are bound to find a topic of interest. CPD on the go makes achieving your CPD goals easy and flexible, identifying current, evidence-based articles and counting towards active learning as recommended by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Follow the link for the current offerings:

https://www.psychology.org.au/Training-and-careers/APS-Institute/cpd-on-the-go?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=210510_CPDEvents_membs&utm_content=210510_CPDEvents_membs+CID_c5f97e59b47f8d8f5100830ee4f7910c&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=CPD%20on%20the%20go

APS Institute Practice Certificate programs provide online professional education in purpose-specific or context-specific practice areas.

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