Comments on the mental health aspects of the Sydney Westfield tragedy, attributable to Carly Dober, Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) Director
15/04/2024
The Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) is extremely disappointed that following a review, the Autism CRC guidelines largely remain unchanged, restricting lead diagnosis to only three Areas of Practice Endorsement in psychology.
2/04/2024
The peak body for all psychologists says HECS debt for psychology graduates could be significantly reduced by offering monetary incentives to psychologists located in rural and regional areas.
The peak body for all psychologists in Australia says the imminent changes to Victorian mental injury eligibility under its WorkCover scheme are a backward step in managing psychological health and will place more burden on the mental health system.
28/03/2024
A peak psychology body says the latest data on intimate partner violence and emotional abuse is concerning and shows that psychological support for impacted people needs to be returned to 20 sessions.
22/02/2024
Peak body for psychologists is calling on mental health services required as a result of natural disasters to be made available as permanent item numbers under Medicare, with the ability for people to self-refer directly to a psychologist.
14/02/2024
Peak psychology body says all levels of government needed to work with health professionals, people with disability and their loved ones to ensure that no-one is left behind.
7/12/2023
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
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
Urgent action needed on health workforce strategy.
12/10/2023
In response to the Dementia Awareness Survey released by AIHW today, peak psychology body the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) says low usage of Better Access psychology sessions is of serious concern for older age groups.
24/08/2023
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
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
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
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
13/12/2022
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
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
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
Australia’s peak body for all psychologists says flood victims should be able to access vital mental health services under Medicare.
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
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
Two registered psychologists will retire this Friday, leaving a big gap in mental health services in the Whitsunday region.
17/11/2021
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
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