Australian Association of Psychologists Inc

 

Contact

Phone: 0488 770 044
Email: admin@aapi.org.au
Website: www.aapi.org.au
Address: PO Box 107 North Melbourne 3051

About

The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) is a values-driven peak body for psychologists that aims to promote Australia's rich diversity of psychological practice. AAPi is a vibrant, member-focussed organisation. We are working towards increased and improved access to all psychologists.

AAPi supports psychologists in delivering exceptional care through research-based psychology services that assist individuals, families, organisations, and communities achieve optimal wellbeing and enhanced quality of life.

Vision

Advancing psychology through unity, democracy and diversity.

Advocacy

AAPi has a clear mission to represent all psychologists in Australia. We are working hard to increase access to the vital mental health services psychologists provide and to increase the funding and support necessary to make this happen. We are working toward equity in the psychology profession and recognise the skills and expertise of all psychologists.

Regulation / Accreditation

The Psychology Board of Australia regulates psychology in Australia and protects the title of psychologist.

A psychologist is a mental health professional who has undertaken a minimum of 6 years of combined university study and applied workplace supervision. Psychologists must also undertake continuing professional development, abide by a Code of Ethics and demonstrate recency of practice.

Psychologists work in various settings, including schools, medical centres, hospitals, organisations and businesses, prisons, community centres and government agencies and apply their knowledge of how people behave, think and learn.

 All psychologists must demonstrate the following competencies:

  • knowledge of the discipline

  • ethical, legal and professional matters

  • psychological assessment and measurement

  • intervention strategies

  • research and evaluation

  • communication and interpersonal relationships

  • working with people from diverse groups

  • practice across the lifespan.