Australian Association of Psychologists inc.

28/07/2025

We’ve teamed up with Insurance.com.au to give 20 psychology students, provisional psychologists, registrars, or transitional program participants a chance to attend AAPi 2025 for FREE! With only 2 days left to enter, there are still tickets up for grabs - now is your chance to be part of this incredible event!

AAPi's 2025 Conference is where innovation, inclusion, and community come together to inspire fresh thinking and practical skills, and thanks to the generous support of Insurance.com.au, you have the chance to attend at no cost.

Here’s how to enter:
🎥 Record a short video (max 2 mins) OR submit a cover letter sharing:

• Why you’d love to attend AAPi 2025
• How insurance.com.au supports early career psychologists

*Entrants must hold a complimentary insurance policy with insurance.com.au via your AAPi membership to be eligible*

Enter the competition: https://aapiconference.org.au/early-career-psychologists-competition/

28/07/2025

Studying psychology shouldn’t be a privilege, but unpaid placements are shutting out future psychologists from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Psychology students are currently excluded from the Commonwealth’s paid placement scheme, despite completing up to 1000 hours of unpaid placements. This unfair burden is driving placement poverty and worsening Australia’s psychologist shortage.

We’re calling on Education Minister Jason Clare to fix this.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Take action in under a minute: send a letter and help push for change.
• Share the campaign and download social media tiles to spread the word.

https://ow.ly/IyZa50Wurh5

25/07/2025

Join this webinar with Maree Davenport to discuss her book - 'The Australian Guide to Living Well with Endometriosis', the holistic management of the disease, particularly from a mental health perspective, and the role psychologists can play, including:

• Common misconceptions about endometriosis and how psychologists might be able to dispel these myths within their practices and communities
• How the experience of diagnostic delays, uncertainty and the struggle for validation contributes to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges
• Effective coping mechanisms to help address the challenges endometriosis can impart on relationships, social lives, and overall quality of life
• Practical and evidence-based strategies that psychologists can use to support women+ in managing the pain, fatigue, and emotional distress associated with endometriosis

Register here: https://ow.ly/vUtP50Wv5Ep

24/07/2025

Psychology students are currently excluded from the Commonwealth paid placement scheme - despite completing up to 1000 hours of unpaid placements and facing significant financial and personal hardship. This unfair burden is driving students into placement poverty and worsening the national shortage of psychologists.

We’re calling on the Minister for Education, Jason Clare, to include psychology students in this critical initiative.

📢 Add your voice by sending a letter today. It takes less than a minute but can make a lasting impact - use the link below.

📢 Spread the word further by sharing the campaign link and our downloadable social media tiles:

https://ow.ly/7RQ750Wur64

23/07/2025

Yesterday at Parliament House, AAPi stood alongside our allied health colleagues to call for urgent reform to the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme.

Currently, psychology students are excluded from this vital initiative, despite undertaking up to 1,000 hours of unpaid placements - often at great financial and personal cost. This exclusion is not only unfair, it’s fuelling placement poverty and worsening the nationwide shortage of psychologists.

🎓 It’s time for equity. We’re urging Minister for Education Jason Clare to extend Commonwealth Prac Payments to all allied health students, including those studying psychology.
📝 Add your voice – use our link below to send a letter - it takes less than a minute but can create lasting change.
📣 Help us go further – share the campaign and use our social media tiles to amplify the message. Link below.

Thank you to Dr Monique Ryan and Senator David Pocock for standing with us; and to AAPi member and student Elizabeth Alfonso for sharing your lived experience and adding your voice to this important issue.

https://ow.ly/hBNI50Wunl6

22/07/2025

Thinking of joining AAPi?

We understand that cost is an important factor when choosing a professional association, particularly given the ongoing cost of living pressures.

AAPi remains committed to keeping our membership fees affordable, so that membership is fair, inclusive and accessible for all. We offer a variety of membership types tailored to suit every stage of your career:

💼 Full-time Registered Psychologists – $300/year
⏳ Part-time Psychologists – $150/year
🎓 Students & Provisionals – Just $50/year
🤝 Affiliate Members (e.g. practice managers, other allied health professionals) – $150/year
🌅 Retired Psychologists – $50/year

Discover the benefits of AAPi membership today: https://aapi.org.au/Web/Web/Join/Reasons-to-Join.aspx

21/07/2025

Early Bird extended for - don’t miss your chance to save!

We’ve extended the deadline to 31 July, giving you more time to lock in exclusive savings before standard rates take effect.

Join us for:
• Workshops and sessions aligned with the New Competencies and Code of Conduct for Psychologists.
• Dynamic formats beyond the standard lecture - including panels, case studies, and live demonstrations.
• Pre-conference workshops to boost your skills and confidence before the main event.

Secure your spot before prices rise - the countdown is on!

🗓 13–15 October 2025
🔗 Register now: https://aapiconference.org.au/registration/

18/07/2025

From 1 December 2025, the Psychology Board of Australia will implement a new Code of Conduct for psychologists, replacing the current Code of Ethics. This introduces several important changes, including a specific requirement around maintaining continuity of service. Psychologists will be required to make reasonable plans to ensure clients continue to receive appropriate care in the event of unavailability - such as due to relocation, periods of leave, illness, or death.

To prepare for this change, we encourage members to utilise the Contingency and Succession Planning resource available on the AAPi website, which outlines key considerations for contingency and succession planning in private practice.

https://ow.ly/gpep50WrA6f

18/07/2025

Significant reforms have been announced in recent months regarding how GPs can diagnose and treat ADHD across Australia.

These reforms have been made in part due to recommendations from the 2023 Senate Inquiry into ADHD, and represent a shift toward improving access to timely care.

To support our members, we’ve prepared a comprehensive summary outlining the current reforms and changes in each state and territory, including the key takeaways for psychologists.

https://ow.ly/b0YW50WrzAV

17/07/2025

The Psychology Board of Australia will be hosting two online workshops to help psychologists understand and apply the new Code of Conduct and updated Professional Competencies, which come into effect on 1 December 2025.

The sessions will feature a panel of experts using case studies to demonstrate practical application, followed by a Q&A.

Workshops are being held on two dates:

• 6-7.30pm AEST Tuesday 22 July
• 12-1.30pm AEST Tuesday 29 July

Learn more or register via the Psychology Board website:

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

17/07/2025

In this webinar, Damien Adler will demonstrate how to optimise a new client workflow in Zanda. With structured processes and the right tools, you can build a seamless new client experience that supports retention and better outcomes.

Damien will cover the complete workflow and show you which tools to use and when. Learn how to set up your client portal, online forms, reminders, automations, and more, enabling Zanda to handle some of the time-consuming Admin tasks for you.

Learn more or register here: https://ow.ly/4gh950WqZ3b

16/07/2025

What will you walk away with from ?

More than just CPD hours - this is about growth that actually matters.

At AAPi 2025, you’ll explore:

✔️ Neurodiversity, intersectionality & inclusive practice
✔️ Psychedelic-assisted therapy & emerging modalities
✔️ Integrating lived experience into clinical work
✔️ S*x, communication & clinical implications
✔️ Culturally responsive and decolonised practice
✔️ Working with kids and families in rural & remote settings
✔️ Creating compassionate, equitable workplace cultures
✔️ ...and so much more!

The program is designed to meet the real needs of today’s psychologists - across all career stages, and is aligned with the New Competencies and Code of Conduct, helping attendees to meet their requirements in an engaging and practical way.

Explore the full program + register now https://ow.ly/Cv1b50WqmYc