Latest Australian Psychological Society News

The death of Jelena Dokic’s father reveals the ‘complex and difficult grief’ of losing an estranged parent
APS Statement On New South Wales Floods
Aussies battle with the hidden mental health impacts of allergies
Mental Health Benefits Just One Of Many Perks Of Volunteering, Says Peak Psychology Body
APS statement on recent distressing international incidents
APS welcomes $1 billion mental health package as meaningful step toward system-wide reform
The Coalition has promised $400m for youth mental health. Young people told us what they need
The Coalition wants to increase Medicare psychology rebates from 10 to 20 sessions. Here’s what happened last time
Mental Health Neglected In This Year’s Federal Budget
Working dogs and horses have tax-deductible upkeep. But Australia’s thousands of working cats go unrecognised
Psychologists encourage Australians to prepare psychologically for Cyclone Alfred
APS Welcomes National Suicide Prevention Strategy
APS calls for urgent reforms to future proof the psychology workforce  
APS Statement On Queensland Floods
Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Advisory Group comes together for the first time
Psychologists say enough is enough: NSW psychiatrists dispute
You could be stress eating these holidays – or eating your way to stress. 5 tips for the table
APS welcomes news all states and territories to fund compensation for victims of abuse in sporting institutions 
Autism Diagnosis In Focus For New Advisory Group
Peak body for psychology commends Greens focus on mental health 
Government invests in future psychologists fast tracking workforce expansion
The Albanese Government invests in future psychologists fast tracking workforce expansion
Psychology workforce boost a win for the Australian community, says psychology peak body 
Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts
People losing access to psychology services amid cost-of-living crisis, APS member poll reveals 
Hearing voices is common and can be distressing. Virtual reality might help us meet and ‘treat’ them
Congratulations to our 2024 King’s Birthday Honours recipients 
New resources to improve cultural safety in psychology supervision
How to cut stray cat numbers in a way that works better for everyone
Australians’ Access To Psychology Services Under Attack
Federal Budget falls short of addressing Australia’s mental health needs
Federal Budget 2024/25 only scratches the surface of much needed mental health reform
Considerations When Running Play Therapy Session
Statement On Commonwealth Prac Payment
The past, present and future of cognitive behavioural therapy with Dr Judith Beck
94% of psychologists are concerned about the impact of climate change on mental health
Thinking Futures report launched: National poll finds strong support for more psychology funding
Social acknowledgement and posttraumatic stress symptoms in response to historical trauma in Poland
APS Statement On Bondi Junction Attack
5 Tips To Help Psychologists Navigate Medicare System
Understanding And Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Insomnia: Mismatch Between Treatment Demand And Access
Setting up your own private practice? Keep these professional matters in mind
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help
Why Are So Many Neurodivergent Women Misdiagnosed?
How To Set Up Effective Mentor Relationship
How should we address the psychological impacts of climate change?
Harnessing Power Of AI In Psychology