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A message from the President

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

NDIS update National Press Club April 2026

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Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)

Exploring new frontiers in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)

In the media

The pros and cons of taking a gap year on ABC Radio Melbourne

Dr Kelly Gough shares the potential benefits and downfalls of taking a gap year.

What to do when someone you love tells you they’re not OK - The Sydney Morning Herald

Dr Zena Burgess discusses mental health stigma and supporting loved ones.

'Suddenly, young men are asking me the same question.' - APS in Mamamia

Dr Kelly Gough explores male mental health and loneliness.

APS in The Age: The people using AI for therapy – and the scientists trying to catch up

APS calls for government funding to assessmental health advice by AI tools.

APS in the Herald Sun: Clinicians and experts share the early signs that can indicate a child has ADHD

Dr Zena Burgess explains the ways in which ADHD can present.

APS in Body+Soul: 'I didn't realise how much women minimise their own pain until I did it myself'

Dr Zena Burgess discusses gender bias and medical misogyny.

APS discusses the growing presence of AI in our lives on ABC Radio Adelaide

Dr Kelly Gough speaks about the opportunities and risks AI presents.

AI needs medical touch in remedies, APS in The Advertiser

APS warns rapidly-evolving AI and digital mental health services could create new problems.

APS discusses the role psychologists play in psychedelic-assisted therapy on ABC Radio North QLD

Dr Zena Burgess on the emerging research about psychedelic-assisted therapy.

APS discusses NDIS barriers and violence in the news on 2SM

Dr Zena Burgess discusses barriers some people face with the NDIS and protection from violence in th ...

Advocacy

APS Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27 - February 2026

22 February 2026 | Investment in the psychology workforce, access, and mental health reform.

Submission into the Inquiry into DFSV and suicide

02 March 2026 | Coordinated responses to DFSV and suicide risk.

APS response to PsyBA Higher Degree Redesign Survey

30 November 2025 | Shaping training pathways while protecting quality and standards.

Disability Discrimination Act Review

26 November 2025 | Rights and protections for people with disability.

APS Submission to the Consultation on New Planning Framework Rules for NDIS

30 March 2026 | Evidence-based, participant-centred NDIS planning.

Submission to the NDIS Annual Pricing Review 2025-2026

22 March 2026 | Fair, sustainable NDIS pricing.

Submission to the Consultation on a New Definition for NDIS Providers

23 February 2026 | Appropriate recognition of psychologists in the NDIS.

Australian Government Inquiry into the Thriving Kids Initiative

Supports for children with developmental delays and disabilities.

Career partner

Member contribution guidelines

23 April 2026 | Submit your ideas and write for Insights

Member research projects

23 April 2026 | The place to share member research and participate in psychological research

APS CPD and events finder

13 April 2026 | Search the full range of training and events

LIVINGWORKS suicide prevention series

22 April 2026 | Register now for CPD-approved training

Best practice assessment and intervention for adult ADHD

23 April 2026 | 16.0 CPD hours | Two-part webinar

Sign-up to APS journals via your member dashboard

23 April 2026 | Update and renew your subscriptions now

Dialectical behaviour therapy: Foundations and practical application

10 April 2026 | 13.0 CPD hours - Two-day webinar

Introduction to Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

21 April 2026 | 1.50 CPD hours - On-demand

2026 APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference

19 April 2026 | Registration is open

2026 APS College of Clinical Psychologists Conference

16 April 2026 | Register your interest