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1 APS member benefits and services 2014 APS member benefits and services Supporting members in their diverse psychological roles

2 APS member benefits and services Psychology is perhaps one of the most diverse professions, and the APS strives to provide professional support for its members in their wide range of roles. This booklet outlines the many APS benefits and services to support members, and facilitate high standards of training and practice for Australian psychology. Please let us know your feedback and ideas so that we can continue to improve the benefits we provide to APS members on their journeys in psychology (send feedback to The APS offers the following exclusive member benefits and services. Information, resources and advisory services 3 Continuing professional development support 4 Networking, supervision and mentoring opportunities 5 Additional student support and services 5 Promotion of APS psychologists 6 Professional indemnity insurance 6 Advocacy for psychology and community mental health and wellbeing 7 Benefits through APS Advantage partners 8 2 APS member benefits and services

3 Information, resources and advisory services Providing information, advice and professional resources to keep members informed and up to date in the fast-changing world of psychology Comprehensive information bulletins, s and web pages InPsych Bimonthly bulletin providing important information on developments in professional practice, science and education, and membership initiatives, as well as authoritative reviews of psychology s contribution to issues of community concern APS Matters Fortnightly alert providing the latest news and alerts, advocacy updates, professional resources and CPD opportunities APS website Member-only access to comprehensive information, updates and news alerts across a wide range of current issues in psychology Responsive telephone advisory services Professional Advisory Service Personal responses to member queries in relation to ethical dilemmas, practice concerns and legal issues Quality professional resources Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines Free copies of the APS Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines (which apply the Code to a variety of contexts and clients), as well as a range of other ethics resources EQIP: Evidence-based and Quality Information for Psychologists Member-only access to a searchable online database of information and resources to support the provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment across a range of psychological conditions Professional practice resources Support for professional practice including member-only guides for setting up a private practice, legal matters, charter for clients, recommended fee schedule, practice standards, self-care and etherapy, as well as tailored resources for working in the public sector, private sector and in schools Tip sheets Information for clients about a range of psychological issues and how psychologists can help a great resource for private practitioners and other health professionals, especially GPs Understanding and managing Anxiety Member Assistance Centre Direct responses to member queries ranging from APS services to national registration requirements and study information T: (03) or toll free INFORMATION AND TIPS APS member benefits and services 3

4 Continuing professional development support Providing high quality training, professional development and conference opportunities at member rates, and facilitating access to psychological literature Quality professional development and training opportunities APS Institute Member rates for the APS Institute s range of high quality continuing professional development (CPD) and training opportunities, including national workshops, webinars, elearning, Psychology Board-approved supervisor training, and Practice Certificates APS Member Groups CPD Member-rate CPD events provided by the 203 APS Member Groups across Australia, and in the various areas of members expertise and interest APS conferences Member-rate registration for prominent, high quality conferences including the APS Annual Conference and those of the APS Colleges, presenting the latest professional practice knowledge and research in psychology, as well as CPD accrual opportunities Peer-reviewed scientific journals and access to online psychology literature APS journals with increasing impact factors Australian Journal of Psychology presents the spectrum of psychological research within the broad discipline Australian Psychologist covers applied psychological practice and psychology s contribution to public policy Clinical Psychologist covers assessment and treatment of psychopathology in clinical and health settings Online psychology literature database Access to the Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, one of the largest online databases providing the latest research to inform evidence-based practice Assistance with logging and monitoring required CPD APS CPD logging tool Member-only access to the easy-to-use online CPD logging system to monitor progress towards meeting the various CPD requirements, including a report feature to provide evidence for random Medicare or registration audits Discounted psychology texts Wiley Books Up to 35% discount for members on Wiley s extensive range of textbooks, reference books and other titles 4 APS member benefits and services

5 Networking, supervision and mentoring opportunities Facilitating access to like-minded colleagues, communities of interest, and supervision and mentoring opportunities throughout Australia Networking through APS Member Groups APS Branches Automatic allocation to one of 40 APS Branches throughout Australia, which support members, provide updates and organise networking in local areas APS Colleges Nine APS Colleges represent expertise in specific areas of psychology, with 53 State sections providing members with support, quality resources, updates and CPD opportunities APS Interest Groups 44 APS Interest Groups (with 49 State-based sections) support members with special interests and assist communication between those interested in similar fields Online member forums Online discussion forums for each APS Member Group (above) enable sharing of information and ideas Access to supervision Supervisor registers Online supervisor registers are available exclusively to APS members to facilitate access to supervision arrangements Connecting through social media APS social media platforms The APS maintains official social media accounts on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, while a number of APS Member Groups maintain accounts to allow their members to connect across multiple social networks Additional student support and services Supporting student members on their pathways towards careers in psychology Psych Student HQ web pages and facebook page provide updates on relevant developments in psychology, as well as career and study advice Student mentoring breakfasts at APS conferences and events throughout the year Advocacy for psychology students with government and regulators A range of student prizes to recognise and encourage excellence in psychology Peer consultation networks APS Member Group directories facilitate a large and growing number of peer consultation networks for APS members APS member benefits and services 5

6 Promotion of APS psychologists Enhancing recognition of APS psychologists through business opportunities, the media and the APS Awards Program Extensive Find a Psychologist Service Exclusive listing of APS members in private practice in an online searchable database for the public, referring medical practitioners and other health professionals. The database regularly attracts over 800 searches per day and is supported by a telephone referral service Recognition of outstanding achievements in psychology The extensive APS Awards Program, including a large range of APS Member Group awards, recognises distinguished and early career psychologists for their valued contributions to the science, teaching and practice of psychology Employment opportunities through PsychXchange APS members receive the latest employment and business opportunities on the PsychXchange website each fortnight and can also sign up for exclusive alerts for particular jobs of interest Enhanced recognition through the Member Identity Program Exclusive use of a member version of the APS logo for business cards, websites, office signage etc., as a mark of quality, enabling public identification with Australia s leading professional organisation for psychologists Promotion through the media Proactive APS media campaigns facilitate media exposure for expert APS members across a range of psychological topics of interest to the community Professional indemnity insurance High quality professional indemnity insurance product for APS members The APS offers a recommended professional indemnity insurance product through an insurance broker, which enables access to a high quality policy that provides sufficient coverage to meet the mandatory requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia Members receive a generous discount on annual premiums Aon insurance for APS members includes up to two hours of free legal advice per year 6 APS member benefits and services

7 Advocacy for psychology and community mental health and wellbeing Using the APS strength, influence and 70 years of experience to undertake skilled and effective advocacy for psychology and psychologists Skilled political advocacy Advocacy with Government Ministers, other parliamentarians and their advisors highlights the contribution of psychologists to the Australian community, and the need for ready access to psychological services and ongoing funding for psychology education and research Effective advocacy with the Psychology Board of Australia Strong advocacy through representation and submissions highlights the impact of changes associated with national registration and the requirements for practising and provisional psychologists and their training Voice for a sustainable psychology workforce Monitoring of workforce trends and APS representation on influential committees enables strong input to maintain viable training and employment opportunities in psychology as well as the psychology workforce Contribution of psychological knowledge and care Membership of over 40 high powered committees enables influence on policy development related to psychology in Australia, while numerous submissions to parliamentary inquiries on issues of community concern contribute psychological knowledge APS advocacy through the media Proactive APS media campaigns on the health and wellbeing benefits of psychological care generate significant media exposure for psychology and the expertise of APS psychologists APS member benefits and services 7