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26/04/2024
An update from AAPi Executive Director Tegan Carrison.
The Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework is a crucial resource for psychologists and other health professionals.
This is an applicant guide for members wishing to apply for AoPE Substantial Equivalence.
25/04/2024
Information in relation to case conferencing Medicare items through Better Access, Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans, Chronic Disease Management Plans, and Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Eligible Disability schemes.
22/04/2024
18/04/2024
An update from AAPi 's President, Sahra O'Doherty.
AAPi is calling for better support for Australians with complex mental health needs, following the events in Bondi over the weekend.
11/04/2024
AAPi was featured in an ABC online article and radio with executive director Tegan Carrison on new research showing the demand for mental health services in rural, regional and remote parts of Australia is 'extremely high'.
On 1 May 2024 mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in Western Australia will be expanded to psychologists and school counsellors.
9/04/2024
4/04/2024
Read AAPi Executive Director Tegan Carrison's letter to the editor in The Australian highlighting the continued exclusion of the majority of psychologists in the new guidelines for the assessment and diagnosis of autism.
AAPi is seeking two exceptional psychologists to join our Board of Directors due to upcoming casual vacancies for ordinary board positions.
2/04/2024
Director Carly Dober spoke with 2SM radio news about AAPi's calls for HECS debts to be cut for psychology graduates.
The Psychotherapies-at-a-Glance tool summarises the indications, rationales, and therapeutic tasks that characterise these differing psychotherapies and psychosocial treatments.
NSW Parliament has officially banned LGBTQA+ conversion practices across the state.
28/03/2024
Explore the transformative realm of psychology as we showcase AAPi achievements and tackle lingering political issues through insightful panels.
26/03/2024
How to ensure trauma assessment and treatment is culturally informed when the ‘evidence base’ is predicated on cultural exclusion.
Dr Rob Brockman outlines recent developments in a schema based approach to intervention with the experience of the 'Inner Critic' process.
Uncover best practices for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodivergent individuals with mental health conditions, and explore innovative neuropsychological techniques tailored for both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals.
Join Dr Michael Carr-Gregg’s as he covers the several ways to be a better grandparent.
In "The Next Era of Mental Health: Strategies for Sustainable Practice," Dr Hayley Kelly addresses the urgent need for mental health professionals to adopt innovative business models that enhance client outcomes and ensure practitioner fulfillment.
Join Tracey Martin-Cole, Alysha-Leigh Fameli and Kirstin Bouse as theynavigate the diverse stages of human life, delving into insights that shape understanding, support, and wellbeing across all ages.
Explore ground-breaking approaches that fuse innovation and sustainability, revolutionising the way practitioners operate.
Calculate key financial metrics in your practice to understand your practice performance and potential.
Traverse through a spectrum of disciplines - organisational, sport, coaching, management, research, teaching, justice, schools, hospitals - each thread interweaving the fabric of diversity.
13/03/2024
Please read the latest Workplace Relations Update from our HR partner, WorkPlacePLUS.
7/03/2024
AAPi Executive Director Tegan Carrison and member Dr Michael Carr-Gregg were both quoted in the Herald Sun regarding calls to combat the youth mental health crisis.
5/03/2024
An update from AAPi President Sahra O'Doherty.
1/03/2024
AAPi Director Carly Dober spoke with Canberra radio station 2CC about the lack of adequate psychology sessions under Medicare to address the mental health needs of the nation.
Notes are essential to allow for accurate recall of client related information. This practical guide will give you tips on how to effectively take notes, and then how to safely store, share and dispose of them.
29/02/2024
AAPi Director Dr Katrina Norris, wrote an opinion piece in The HR Leader this week about why there is a rise in mental health worker’s compensation claims and what can be done to reduce these claims.
AAPi Director Carly Dober asks in this opinion piece in the Canberra Times, why mental health care was being devalued by the Federal Government.
Health Services Daily highlighted AAPi's call for 20 subsidised sessions per year this week.
22/02/2024
AAPi's calls for 20 subsidised sessions under Medicare has aired across several ABC radio stations news bulletins in the capital cities.
This is a guide for psychologists to gain a comprehensive understanding of the legislation pertaining to voluntary assisted dying in each Australian State and Territory.
21/02/2024
AAPi Chief Services Officer wrote a letter to the editor, saying the recent article in the Australian "NDIS misses autism checks" implied that families on the scheme are being given fistfuls of cash rather than accessing the services they need.
19/02/2024
An update from AAPi's Chief Services Officer, Amanda Curran.
15/02/2024
This is an editable Microsoft Word Supervision Contract template.
13/02/2024
This document aims to provide psychologists with insights into client-initiated session recordings' legal and ethical dimensions, addressing potential concerns and suggesting strategies for managing this increasingly prevalent situation.
12/02/2024
An update from AAPi Executive Director, Tegan Carrison.
9/02/2024
After many years of legal and advocacy work, AAPi has created change in how psychologists’ applications for endorsement are assessed.
8/02/2024
AAPi special webinar - changes to endorsement substantial equivalence and what it could mean for you.
Coming soon.
7/02/2024
Downloadable, editable qualification templates for each AoPE.
Template for members to demonstrate equivalence for supervised practice.