Professional organisations- the APS Flashcards
How many normal members in the APS?
22,400
How many student members in the APS?
3,000
What is the APS distinct from?
the Psychology Board of Australia
What does the APS do? (four things)
- gives a strong voice to psychology
- advocates for psychology and the wellbeing of Australians
- committed to advancing the field for students
- psychologists make a difference
What are some of the things APS is committed to regarding community health and wellbeing?
- disaster relief and recovery support
- indigenous health and wellbeing
- online find a psychologist
- community awareness
- submissions to gov
- media campaigns
What is the PsyBA
The Psychology Board of Australia- gov appointed regulatory body for psychology
What does the Psychology Board of Aus (PsyBA) do?
- registration of psychologists
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
- setting registration requirements
What does the APS offer psychology student members?
- keep in loop
- networking & professional opportunities
- discounted rates for events, conferences and workshops
- access to member-only professional and ethical resources
- evidence-based practitioner tools and resources
- free online journal access
What study and career support does APS provide?
- APS Psych student HQ
- ‘AskAPS’
- psychologists’ stories
- social media
- APS awards, grants and scholarships
- phone support
How does the APS foster an active psychology community?
- social media
- mentoring events
- APS conferences
- 9 APS colleges
- 43 APS branches
- 48 APS interest groups
What does APS offer for early career psychologists?
-reduced membership fees (50%)
-discounted professional indemnity insurance
-jobs website
-College supervisors directory
-member directories for peer consultation+networking
-member rates for professional development
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What is APS’s mission?
‘to advance the discipline and profession of psychology for the benefit of members and the communities they serve’
