Australian Association of Psychologists inc.

Australian Association of Psychologists inc. The AAPi is a professional association for psychologists. www.aapi.org.au We also reject the arbitrary notion of PBA endorsement in specialist areas.

We represent all registered psychologists in Australia and believe in diversity, equity and unity within the profession. The Australian Association of Psychologists inc (AAPi) is a not-for-profit Peak Professional Organisation for psychologists. We recognise that many psychologists have become particularly stressed with the changes that have been wrought in our profession. We seek to balance this by resourcing our members, giving them a voice, and advocating on their behalves for the respect and remuneration they deserve. As psychologists, we want genuine support for our work, and genuine advocacy with governments and decision makers when it is required. In order that we can help people to make positive changes in their lives, we need to remain viable. To succeed in this, we need to advocate for changes in the governance of our profession, and to provide the level of support to members which are required of practicing psychologists. We recognise that the public is best served by a well respected and equitably paid psychology workforce of competent professionals. Our constituency is the well trained and highly capable psychologists that provide most of the mental health services in Australia. Our primary mission is to lobby for equitable access for the Australian public to professional psychological services funded under the Better Access Scheme. Psychology is the specialty, and historically, competent psychologists have been able to work across the various areas of applied psychology. Phase II of our mission is to provide support, services and resources to our members which are not met by other psychological associations. AAPi is made up by its members, and for its members, and as we aim to be inclusive, we welcome dual membership by practitioners who are also members of other professional organisations. Please note: AAPi and administrators of this page are not responsible for the contents of visitor posts.

Join us for first session in this 2-part series on contingency planning.Session 1 will cover the basics of the incoming ...
14/10/2025

Join us for first session in this 2-part series on contingency planning.

Session 1 will cover the basics of the incoming Board of Psychology’s Code of Conduct with regards to Contingency Planning, including:

• Professional Will versus Contingency Plan
• Why psychologists need a plan
• Plan creation, storage and updating.

Learn more or register here: https://ow.ly/sQCH50X9xQm

We’ve recently been made aware of a case which highlights risks to client confidentiality, where a psychologist’s phone ...
13/10/2025

We’ve recently been made aware of a case which highlights risks to client confidentiality, where a psychologist’s phone records - including communications with unrelated clients - were accessed through legal processes, despite the psychologist successfully objecting to a subpoena.

The incident serves as a stark reminder that client privacy can be compromised, even when we act in good faith. This highlights the importance of robust privacy management strategies, particularly under the Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) Scheme.

Members can read our full update covering what your Privacy Management Plan should include, responsible use of text messaging with informed consent, clear written communication and professional boundaries, and practical changes to your practice to reduce privacy risks.

https://ow.ly/WKR050X9xgh

Finances, pricing, and profit are often the most uncomfortable subjects for clinicians to talk about. But if you own a p...
10/10/2025

Finances, pricing, and profit are often the most uncomfortable subjects for clinicians to talk about. But if you own a private practice, profitability is part of your job.

This webinar will help you challenge some of the unspoken assumptions you may be carrying, build confidence in your pricing, and explore strategies to support the growth of your practice.

We’ll share best practices for smart pricing, strategic staffing and show how software such as Zanda can help with no-show management, leveraging automations and AI, operational efficiencies, and more.

Register here: https://ow.ly/tVCM50WZ6XI

This year has seen the inclusion of respectful and culturally reflective practice in the Ahpra Code of Conduct for psych...
09/10/2025

This year has seen the inclusion of respectful and culturally reflective practice in the Ahpra Code of Conduct for psychologists, while simultaneously racial harm and marginalisation continue to be perpetrated across the world, including Australia.

In this webinar Smruthy Nair and Janhavi Mistry will delve into the critical areas of cultural safety and racial trauma, sharing their powerful lived experience and authentic insights into the impact of racial trauma. The webinar will cover the concepts of culturally responsive and affirming practice, and also offer practical strategies for clinicians to effectively respond to racial trauma and work in culturally competent ways with diverse clients.

Learn more or register here: https://ow.ly/EY5k50X6P4u

In this presentation, Dr Geoff Berry will discuss how ecopsychology and ecotherapy are evolving alongside current concer...
08/10/2025

In this presentation, Dr Geoff Berry will discuss how ecopsychology and ecotherapy are evolving alongside current concerns in Australian mental health landscape and how they intersect with shifts in Australian culture towards more mindful acceptance of things such as prescription of time in nature, Indigenous rights and somatic and creative arts therapies.

Points of discussion include:

• Prescribing nature connection has become more common as benefits become more obvious
• Concurrently, many of the practices included under the umbrella term ecotherapy engage with a shifting social baseline
• Intersection with current key MH concerns: isolation, disconnection, environmental and other ‘generalised’ anxieties, depressive symptoms

Register here: https://ow.ly/u5Qo50X1gYC

In just a few days, begins, bringing Australia’s psychology community together for three inspiring days of learning wi...
07/10/2025

In just a few days, begins, bringing Australia’s psychology community together for three inspiring days of learning with real impact.

Expect diverse, thought-provoking insights designed to deepen understanding, and spark fresh approaches.

Can’t attend the full conference? Don’t forget that workshop-only registration is now available for our pre-conference sessions.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/CiNA50X8eLs

This webinar will explore the efficacy and processes of play therapy that position it as an effective evidence-based chi...
06/10/2025

This webinar will explore the efficacy and processes of play therapy that position it as an effective evidence-based child-centred, developmentally appropriate and neurobiologically sensitive intervention for children. A case example will be shared illustrating HOW play therapy works – i.e. cognitive reprocessing within a play therapy intervention.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Define play therapy, articulate its efficacy, and distinguish between three common play therapy models
2. Gain insight into the therapeutic and processes of how play therapy works
3. Identify key play therapy techniques

Learn more or register here: https://ow.ly/vchC50Wo7x0

Many psychologists become involved in family law matters, whether it be to support a client, or inadvertently as a resul...
03/10/2025

Many psychologists become involved in family law matters, whether it be to support a client, or inadvertently as a result being issued a subpoena or called as a witness in proceedings. This presentation will:

• Provide a practical overview of the Family Law Act 1975, including key principles of the Act which are relevant to psychologists and/or relate to family violence and mental health in parenting and financial matters
• Explain the weight the court may provide to evidence from psychologists, including reports, in interim and final hearings
• Clarify what documents can be subpoenaed in proceedings and when confidentiality may apply
• Provide practical tips for psychologists with children as clients, or when assisting a child or parent who is subject to family law proceedings.

Register here: https://ow.ly/1gUT50WXVrM

Following on from the foundational webinar 'Is It Emotional Abuse?', this advanced session takes a deeper dive into the ...
01/10/2025

Following on from the foundational webinar 'Is It Emotional Abuse?', this advanced session takes a deeper dive into the complex and often hidden dynamics of emotionally abusive relationships - and the critical role psychologists can play in supporting clients throughout their journey.

Topics covered include:

• Brief overview 3Ds model - Disrespect, Distort, and Disempower
• The cumulative toll of emotional abuse on the mind and body
• Supporting clients who are confused or unaware of the abuse
• Therapeutic work with clients contemplating leaving but feeling stuck
• Understanding post-separation abuse through legal, financial, and co-parenting channels
• Practical strategies for supporting clients during post-separation abuse

Register here: https://ow.ly/ocxM50WEl8X

The afternoon program on day 1 of AAPi's 2025 conference dives deep into some of the most important and emerging issues ...
01/10/2025

The afternoon program on day 1 of AAPi's 2025 conference dives deep into some of the most important and emerging issues in psychology practice, including:

• Considering Children’s Rights within Psychology Practice - Reflections on compliance and power in the therapy room with Raelene Dundon.
• The Modern Family - Supporting diverse family structures in therapy with Rachel Samson.
• Working with Children and Families in Rural & Remote Areas - Exploring the unique challenges and strengths of regional communities with Daniela McCann.
• When Intersectionalities Collide: Understanding the Complexities of Being NeuroQueer - A powerful look at intersectionality and identity with Den Abreu.
• Bosses Behaving Badly – Exploring how stressful environments prompt disengaging management behaviours, and strategies to create workplaces that prioritise compassion, equity, and sustainable success with Dr Paul Donovan
• Supporting Staff in a Candidate’s Market – Examining recruitment, retention, and graceful exit strategies for psychologists, provisional psychologists, and other mental health professionals in private practice with Dr Tess Crawley

An afternoon packed with thought-provoking sessions that reflect the diversity, complexity, and resilience of the clients and communities we serve.

It's not too late to register! Secure your spot today: https://ow.ly/FH9v50X1fLc

Promoting mental health in professional sport is accepted as pivotal for performance and wellbeing, however research is ...
30/09/2025

Promoting mental health in professional sport is accepted as pivotal for performance and wellbeing, however research is showing neurodiversity has been underexplored in professional athlete cohorts.

This presentation will discuss a scoping review which was a first attempt at summarising the state of evidence in relation to neurodiversity in professional sport, alongside our presenters' lived experience as an athlete across two sporting codes, and future work focused on neuroinclusive professional sporting systems.

Learn more or register here: https://ow.ly/qO8j50WXkjV

Day two at offers an inspiring day of sessions covering human rights based practice, innovative therapeutic approaches...
29/09/2025

Day two at offers an inspiring day of sessions covering human rights based practice, innovative therapeutic approaches, understanding and treating trauma, and practitioner wellbeing.

Scroll through to see just some of the sessions on offer for the second day of the AAPi 2025 Conference, or explore the full program here: https://aapiconference.org.au/program/

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