Applying for membership

To join the APS

To join the APS. first discover the different grades of membership available to determine your eligibility. Fees differ and applicants need to fulfil particular requirements for each grade.

Choose from the grades below for further information and application forms:

• Honorary Fellow
• Fellow
• Member
• Associate Member
• Affiliate
• Student Subscriber
• Foreign Affiliate
• Professional Affiliate
• Teacher Affiliate

See also: Information for overseas applicants

Next, fill out and send in the appropriate application form, with supporting documentation, to the APS National Office, PO Box 38, Flinders Lane, Vic 8009.

Once you are a member, you will automatically be allocated to your local Branch or Regional Group, and can also join APS Colleges or Interest Groups, subject to meeting the joining requirements. Find out more about APS Member Groups. 

Non-standard route to the grade of Member

Applicants who have not followed the standard route may still be eligible to apply for the grade of Member of the APS. Find out full details at Non-standard route to the grade of Member. 

Reinstatement for ex-members

Ex-members who are seeking to re-join the APS should complete the Membership Reinstatement form (98kb). Please note that if your membership has lapsed for more than 10 years, you will need to reapply for membership using the application form for the relevant grade, and submitting all documentation requested.

Annual subscription

APS membership expires annually on 31 May. If you are a new member and join during the year, pro rata rates are payable. Subscription reminders are sent to all existing members in May each year, with payment due no later than 31 July in order to maintain current membership.

A note on supervision

The supervision pathway to full Membership of the APS ceased on 31 December 2001. Supervised psychological practice had to have been completed by 31 December 1999, unless applicants were granted a special exemption up until 31 December 2001. Supervision still forms part of the requirements for State and Territory psychology registration. View contact details of your local registration board.

Any questions? If you have any queries, the Membership team can help on (03) 8662 3300 or 1800 333 497 toll free or email membership@psychology.org.au.