Member benefits and services

A snapshot of benefits and services enjoyed by APS members:

Recognition as an APS member

• Membership of a longstanding, respected and influential psychological society, representing high standards and a commitment to the discipline and profession of psychology
• Identification with media promotion of expert APS members and their skilled psychological contributions to enhancing community wellbeing
• Promotion through the APS Find a Psychologist Service and access to quality professional indemnity insurance at reduced rates

Access to accurate information and advice in the fast-changing world of psychology

• Comprehensive information, from national registration requirements to changes in government programs and higher education initiatives, delivered via member publications, website updates and email alerts
• Telephone and email advisory services for professional, ethical and legal matters
• Professional resources including practice guidelines, position papers, review articles and tip sheets

Support for your continuing professional development

• High quality conferences, CPD workshops, seminars and online learning at member rates
• Easy-to-use online CPD logging system to monitor your progress towards CPD requirements
• Access to a large and growing APS peer consultation network via over 200 APS member groups throughout Australia

Skilled and effective advocacy on your behalf

• Ongoing campaigns for increased community access to psychological interventions and maintenance of the Better Access initiative
• Negotiations for high standards and fair arrangements for practitioners and their training under the national registration and accreditation scheme
• Advocacy for increased university funding of psychology programs, and appropriate training and standards under the health workforce reforms