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7 July 2008

Sport psychologists available for comment - Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Sport psychologists play a crucial role in assisting our elite Australian athletes prepare psychologically for the Olympics.  

12 June 2008

Film classification inappropriate
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has expressed grave concerns over the classification MA given to the soon to be released movie, ‘The Happening'.   

6 June 2008

‘Alcopop’ tax not enough
 The Australian Psychological Society supports the government’s 70% tax on ‘alcopops’, but argues that the tax should be extended to all but low alcohol content drinks.  

15 May 2008

APS Psychologists reflect on the impact on families of the natural disasters in Burma and China during National Families Week in Australia (Media Statement)
As we celebrate National Families Week in Australia, it's worth taking time to think about the destructive impact of the natural disasters on families affected in Burma and China.

11 April 2008

Mental health care under Medicare shown to be essential for community
The extent of the community need for treatment of mental health problems has been clearly demonstrated by the high uptake of the Better Access to Mental Health Care Medicare items, according to the Australian Psychological Society, accounting for the larger than expected costs.

20 March 2008

Australian Psychological Society supports Medicare review
The Government's intention to review Medicare expenditure on mental health was today welcomed by Australian psychologists.

25 February 2008

Australian Psychological Society supports call for action following release of report on youth alcohol abuse 
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) today called attention to the release of the Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) report into Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use.

12 February 2008

Expect mixed emotions on Sorry Day
Many people may well experience mixed emotions on Sorry Day, according to Australian psychologists.

12 February 2008

Psychology the key to improving Australia's health
Figures in the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2008 yearbook show that Australians are living longer, but are more likely to be overweight, or suffer diabetes or another chronic disease.

8 February 2008

Managing stress important in tough economic times
With rising interest rates and a volatile stock market causing losses in superannuation, Australians are feeling additional stress and anxiety about their financial future.  

1 February 2008

Prime Minister Rudd’s apology to the stolen generations an important step
 The Federal Government’s plan for a formal apology to the stolen generations – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who were removed from their families and communities as part of the assimilation policies of the governments of the day, is a welcome and long overdue move, according to the Australian Psychological Society. 

 

 

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