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One in five Australians delaying mental health care due to cost

The Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) said the data showing one in five Australians had delayed or not seen a mental health professional in the past year due to cost was highly concerning.

22/11/2023

One in five Australians delaying mental health care due to cost

AAPi welcomes Senate report on ADHD assessment and support services

Peak body for all psychologists, the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi), has welcomed the Senate report into the assessment and support services for people with ADHD.

7/11/2023

AAPi welcomes Senate report on ADHD assessment and support services

AAPi in the Media- Workforce Strategy

Urgent action needed on health workforce strategy.

12/10/2023

AAPi in the Media- Workforce Strategy

Peak psychology group calls for 40 sessions for perinatal women

The Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) is calling for perinatal women in need of mental health support to be able to access 40 rebated sessions per year through Medicare.

9/08/2023

Peak psychology group calls for 40 sessions for perinatal women

Six months on, psychology session cuts are taking a serious toll

Cuts to the number of subsidised psychology sessions are taking a serious toll on the mental health of Australians, with some psychologists reducing the number of Medicare-related clients, despite long waiting lists.

7/07/2023

Six months on, psychology session cuts are taking a serious toll

The Federal Government has not provided adequate alternatives since cuts to sessions

Cuts to the number of subsidised psychology sessions are taking a serious toll on the mental health of Australians, with some psychologists reducing the number of Medicare-related clients, despite long waiting lists.

7/07/2023

The Federal Government has not provided adequate alternatives since cuts to sessions

Investment in mental health care must be a Budget priority

Mental health care needs to be made more affordable, accessible and equitable, with practical solutions provided for a strained workforce in the upcoming Budget, according to the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi).

26/04/2023

Investment in mental health care must be a Budget priority

Peak psychology body pleads “Help Us Help More”

A new report examining Australia’s mental health crisis says the gap between the demand for, and supply of, mental health services will continue to widen and provides an immediate solution for increasing the mental health workforce by 22 per cent.

14/02/2023

Peak psychology body pleads “Help Us Help More”

Recommendation was to extend psychology sessions, not cut them back

The Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) is calling for perinatal women in need of mental health support to be able to access 40 rebated sessions per year through Medicare.

13/12/2022

Recommendation was to extend psychology sessions, not cut them back

87% of psychologists report cost as top barrier to accessing mental health services

New research from a peak psychology body has shown that psychologists believe cost is the main barrier to accessing mental health services, followed by long waiting lists and a shortage of psychologists.

22/11/2022

87% of psychologists report cost as top barrier to accessing mental health services

Reinstate Medicare item numbers to support flood victims

Australia’s peak body for all psychologists says those impacted by the Victorian and Tasmanian floods should be able to access vital mental health services under Medicare.

17/10/2022

Reinstate Medicare item numbers to support flood victims

Peak psychology body supports calls for veterinarian mental health funding

AAPi is supporting calls by the Australian Veterinary Association for both major political parties to commit to investing $3 million over five years to save the lives and wellbeing of Australian veterinarians.

13/04/2022

Peak psychology body supports calls for veterinarian mental health funding

Medicare must support ongoing mental health of flood victims

Australia’s peak body for all psychologists says flood victims should be able to access vital mental health services under Medicare.

13/04/2022

Medicare must support ongoing mental health of flood victims

Budget 2022-2023: Response from AAPi

Please find below comments in relation to tonight’s Federal Budget from the Executive Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists, Tegan Carrison.

29/03/2022

Budget 2022-2023: Response from AAPi

Survey shows 47% of psychologists can’t accept new clients

Many psychologists in private practice are unable to accept new clients, while existing clients are showing more distress and anxiety compared with 2020.

6/12/2021

Survey shows 47% of psychologists can’t accept new clients

Retirement of two rural psychologists will create healthcare gap in community

Two registered psychologists will retire this Friday, leaving a big gap in mental health services in the Whitsunday region.

17/11/2021

Retirement of two rural psychologists will create healthcare gap in community

Diversity of psychologists critical for diverse mental health needs

A shortage of educational and developmental psychologists could negatively impact the way mental health needs are managed into the future, according to the peak body for all psychologists.

27/10/2021

Diversity of psychologists critical for diverse mental health needs

A psychologist's advice for a smooth sail back to school

With NSW students returning to school this week after a very long three months away, the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) has provided some advice on ways to make the transition easier.

14/10/2021

A psychologist's advice for a smooth sail back to school