Types of membership

We offer a range of memberships based on where you’re at in your psychology career journey.

Explore our diverse membership options tailored to your career stage, designed to support and empower psychologists at every step of their professional journey.

If you need support in identifying the most appropriate membership grade for yourself, please contact our Member Services team at 1800 333 497. The team are well-prepared to guide you through the eligibility criteria for each membership grade.

Student Subscriber

You qualify for APS Student Subscriber grade if you are enrolled in an APAC-accredited psychology program or enrolled in a postgraduate research degree, like a PhD, in psychology.

Associate Member (Assoc MAPS)

Associate Members have finished a 4th year APAC-accredited program and usually hold Provisional registration. They can be identified by the postnominal "Assoc MAPS" following their name.

Member (MAPS)

When seeking guidance from an APS Member, the public can trust they are engaging with a dependable and trustworthy professional. APS Members can be identified by the postnominal "MAPS" after their name.

Afilliates

Affiliate grade is offered to individuals who have either completed a three-year APAC-accredited psychology program or hold qualifications in other disciplines recognised by the Board, such as non-psychologist health professionals registered with AHPRA.

Fellow (FAPS)

Fellows are esteemed Members of the APS. They are senior psychologists who have made a significant contribution to the APS and the profession over a significant period of time.

Honorary Fellow (Hon FAPS)

The grade of Honorary Fellow may be bestowed on Fellows of the APS who have made an extraordinary contribution to the advancement of the APS and a distinguished contribution to the advancement of psychological knowledge or practice.