STUDENT SUBSCRIBER. Application for admission. psychology.org.au. April 2015

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1 STUDENT SUBSCRIBER Application for admission April 2015 psychology.org.au

2 STUDENT SUBSCRIBER Belonging to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) means you are part of an active, progressive organsiation which is advancing the standard and reputation of the psychology profession and discipline across Australia. The APS sees students as its future and wants your involvement. By joining the APS you become part of a network of over 21,000 members across the nation, a network that could provide the difference when looking to secure your first job in the field of psychology. To be eligible to become a Student Subscriber of the APS, all you need to do is study an APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) accredited psychology course or a postgraduate research degree in psychology, such as a Masters or PhD. So, why join? The rate of $85 provides a sound investment in your future, and enables you to become part of the largest professional body of psychologists in Australia. It offers you an insider s view into what is going on in the field, and a sense of where you might set your future place in psychology. Student Subscriber benefits Student Subscribers of the APS are entitled to a large range of benefits and services, including: InPsych: Bimonthly publication keeping you informed about topical psychological issues and up to date in the fast-changing world of psychological practice, research and education. APS Matters: Fortnightly update providing the latest news and alerts, advocacy updates, professional resources and CPD opportunities. APS website: Member-only access to the latest information, media releases, professional resources and upcoming events at psychology.org.au. Responsive telephone advisory services: Individual responses to your queries about studying and careers in psychology. APS Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines: Valuable ethics resources for practitioners and researchers, providing guidance in various contexts and with various client groups. EQIP: Member-only access to a searchable database of online psychological assessment and treatment resources across a range of psychological conditions. Online access to psychology literature database and APS journals: Free online access to APS journals (including all back copies) and psychology literature databases. Discounted books: Up to 35% discount on text and reference books in the Wiley catalogue. Professional networking: Facilitated access to like-minded colleagues and communities of interest through APS Member Groups across Australia, as well as supervision and mentoring. APS awards and prizes: Students have the opportunity to apply for a range of grants and prizes. Colleges and Interest Groups: Student Subscribers enrolled in an APAC accredited program can join any of the nine APS Colleges at a cost of $15 each College. Student Subscribers can also join any of the APS Interest Groups at a cost of $15 each Interest Group. Interest Groups focus on emerging areas of professional practice, particular content or social issues. Products and resources: Order informative and user-friendly APS products such as Tip sheets that promote psychology to the public and support members in the profession. We encourage you to take part in APS activities, and welcome your feedback on our range of benefits and services as well as any issues that are important to you as a student. Your future is in your hands. Begin your journey in the psychology profession and gain a competitive edge by becoming a Student Subscriber of the APS today. For more information on any of these member benefits and services, go to psychology.org.au/membership/benefits/ or contact the APS Member Assistance Centre on (03) or toll free

3 Application for admission as a Student Subscriber Membership for the subscription year ending 31 May 2016 Who should use this form? Use this form if you are currently enrolled in an APAC-accredited psychology course or a postgraduate research degree in psychology. There are three payment periods for Student Subscribers depending on when you lodge your application: If you join between 11 February 2015 and 31 May 2015* you pay $85.00 (incl. $7.73 GST) If you join between 1 June 2015 and 30 November 2015 you pay $85.00 (incl. $7.73 GST) If you join between 1 December 2015 and 10 February 2016 you pay $55.00 (incl. $5.00 GST) * All applicants who join during this period pay $85.00 and receive membership until 31 May PERSONAL DETAILS Dr c Mr c Mrs c Ms c Miss c Other c Family name: Former name (if applicable): Given names: Date of birth: / / To ensure that we are always able to contact you, we ask that you supply two addresses. Your preferred mailing address will be recorded as the address to which all correspondence will be sent. Your alternate address will be used to communicate with you should we have difficulty contacting you at your preferred mailing address. *The preferred telephone number will be your general contact telephone number for release upon request. Preferred mailing address: State: Postcode: Alternate address: State: Postcode: Preferred telephone*: ( ) Preferred telephone*: ( ) Preferred fax: ( ) Preferred fax: ( ) Position/title: Organisation: ACADEMIC DETAILS (a) Degrees, Diplomas and any further academic qualifications which have been awarded: Name of institution Qualification Month and year completed ONLY (b) Current course in psychology Accredited degree or postgraduate studies currently being undertaken (for example, BA/BSc/BPsych/Postgrad Dip Psych/PhD): Name of institution Course name Expected date of completion APS JOURNALS As an APS member you will receive six (6) issues of InPsych, and online access to both AJP and AP journals*. If you wish to receive both AJP and AP journals in hard copy, please tick the box and pay the additional $95.00 (incl. $8.64 GST) c *Members also have online access to all archived content (from the first issue) of the AP & AJP at no extra cost. 1 Continued on page 2 >

4 REASONS FOR JOINING To assist us to analyse membership trends and statistics, could you please tick one of the following boxes that best represents your main reason for joining the APS or upgrading your APS membership: c To access the APS website c Required by employer c Becoming part of the profession c Access to APS benefits and services c PD and networking opportunities c To access resources for psychology studies c Other (please indicate): VERIFICATION To be completed by the psychology co-ordinator, psychology lecturer, or Head of Psychology department of the current course in which the applicant is enrolled. Note: ALL applicants must ensure that this section is completed. If not completed, the processing of your application will be delayed. ONLY I hereby verify that the applicant, is enrolled in an APAC accredited course or a postgraduate research degree in psychology. Full name (please print clearly): Position/title: Name of institution: Signature: Date: / / DECLARATION: I hereby declare that: 1. All information submitted by me in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misleading statement, or omission, may be cause for rejection of this application. 2. If admitted as a Student Subscriber, I will be bound by the APS s Constitution and Code of Ethics and any other rules or regulations adopted by The Australian Psychological Society Limited. (Copies of the above documents are available on the APS website, or alternatively from the National Office of the APS.) 3. I understand that, as outlined in Clause 16 of the APS Constitution, I will no longer be eligible to be a Student Subscriber upon ceasing to be ONLY enrolled in an APAC accredited course, or in a postgraduate research degree in psychology. 4. I understand that my title, full name and preferred contact telephone number may be released by the APS upon request, unless I indicate otherwise in writing to the Manager Member Services at the APS. Signature: Date: / / PAYMENT 1. If you are paying by cheque, please make payable to: The Australian Psychological Society Ltd (Australian dollars only please). 2. If you are paying by credit card, please complete the following details: c American Express c Mastercard c VISA Amount: $ Card number: Expiry date: / Card holder s name (please print clearly): Card holder s Signature: Date: / / A tax invoice/receipt will be issued following the processing of your application. 2

5 PRIVACY INFORMATION Protecting Your Privacy We are committed to protecting your privacy, and the confidentiality and security of the personal information held or collected by the APS. How we use your personal information The personal information provided by you on this application form will be used: to assess your eligibility for membership; to update any personal information already held about you on our database; to provide successful applicants with access to and information about a range of current and future membership benefits; to provide the APS with data and statistics about its membership; to include limited information in a publically accessible Membership Directory, and further information in an APS Members-only accessible version of the Membership Directory. If you do not provide us with this personal information, we may not be able to process your application. How we collect personal information In addition to the information collected from you in this form, the APS may also seek personal information from publicly available sources, such as directories, or from other sources such as educational institutions, The Psychology Board of Australia or employers, for the purpose of verifying information provided to the APS. When we disclose your personal information We may at times disclose your personal information to organisations external to the APS where those organisations assist us to provide services to you. Information disclosed to external organisations is done on a limited basis and is provided with the agreement from those service providers that they will maintain the security of that information and use it only for the limited purpose for which it is disclosed. Accuracy and Access The APS strives to keep accurate records of the personal information we collect. You have a right to access your personal information held by the APS, subject to the exceptions listed in National Privacy Principle 6. If you would like to do so please contact the Privacy Officer as set out below. Your request will need to be put in writing for security and recording purposes. Membership Directory The APS Membership Directory is not a publically searchable facility. Information included in the Directory may be provided upon request, as follows. For APS members: Your nominated contact phone number will be released to the public upon request. (If you do not wish to have your telephone number released to the public upon request, please write to [email protected].) If you hold one of the membership grades of Associate Member, Member, Fellow or Honorary Fellow of the APS, your title, name, contact phone number, state, organisation for which you work and APS membership grade will be included in the APS Members-only accessible version of the Membership Directory available through the APS website. If you do not wish to have some or all of these details appear in the Membership Directory, please write to [email protected]. If you hold one of the membership grades of Member, Fellow or Honorary Fellow of the APS, your membership of APS Colleges will be included in the APS Members-only accessible version of the Membership Directory available through the APS website. If you do not wish to have your College membership appear in the Membership Directory, please write to [email protected]. In response to a request from the Psychology Board of Australia, the APS may, at its discretion, disclose information held about your qualifications, experience and practice as a psychologist. The APS may seek your consent to have the same details as those included in the Membership Directory made accessible to other allied health organizations for the purpose of increasing access by appropriately qualified professionals to psychologists for the purpose of making referrals. Our Privacy Policy For further information about the APS s privacy policy, refer to the APS website at psychology.org.au. Copies of the APS Privacy Policy may be downloaded from the website. SEND FORM TO Once you have completed this form, please send it together with the TOTAL payment (refer page 2) to: Membership, The Australian Psychological Society Limited PO Box 38, Flinders Lane VIC 8009 Australia Telephone enquiries to Membership on or toll free Fax enquiries to enquiries to [email protected] 15APS-M-A-F-SS-P2 3