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18 Nov 2024

Public consultation report for psychology code of conduct published

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has released a report on the public consultation it conducted last year regarding the development of a Board-authored code of conduct for psychologists.
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15 Nov 2024

Call for applications – Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

We are seeking applications from psychologists and community applicants for vacancies on the following national committees of the Psychology Board of Australia:
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15 Nov 2024

Connections Issue 41 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 41 of the Connections newsletter.
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29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Oct 2024

Provisional psychologist reprimanded for professional misconduct, breaching professional boundaries

A Queensland provisional psychologist has been reprimanded for breaching professional boundaries with a patient, and failing to maintain adequate treatment records, while practising at an adult male prison.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for psychologists is open

Psychologists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Psychology Board of Australia sets fee for 2024/25

The Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for psychologists for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates who have been accepted into a postgraduate psychology program can apply for provisional registration now

You can apply online for provisional registration when you have completed your fourth year of psychology study and have been accepted into a fifth-year degree or higher degree pathway.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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19 Aug 2024

Connections Issue 40 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 40 of the Connections newsletter.
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07 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Aug 2024

Professional competencies for psychologists released

Advance copies of the Professional competencies for psychology are now available on the Psychology Board of Australia website, fifteen months ahead of their implementation on 1 December 2025.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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17 Jun 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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08 Apr 2024

Failure to maintain professional boundaries or manage conflict of interest sees psychologist suspended for 12 months

05 Apr 2024

Psychologist suspended for 18 months for boundary transgressions

A tribunal has suspended a West Australian psychologist after finding he had engaged in professional misconduct by transgressing his client’s boundaries.
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22 Feb 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Feb 2024

Psychologist suspended for 20 months for failing to maintain professional boundaries

A psychologist has been reprimanded by a tribunal for failing to maintain professional boundaries with her clients and a former employee.
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29 Jan 2024

Psychology Board updates how applications for endorsement are assessed

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has updated how psychologists’ applications for endorsement are assessed and released a new application form.
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25 Jan 2024

Psychologist disqualified for boundary violation and providing substandard care to a patient

09 Jan 2024

Former psychologist disqualified for four years for failing to keep professional boundaries

A Victorian psychologist has been disqualified for four years for failing to maintain professional boundaries, having multiple relationships with a client, poor record-keeping and sub-standard care.
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2023

20 Dec 2023

Former psychologist reprimanded, disqualified from applying for registration and prohibited from providing health services

A former Queensland psychologist has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for 24 months for professional misconduct that included providing non-evidence-based treatments and not maintaining adequate clinical records.
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04 Dec 2023

Victorian psychologist reprimanded by tribunal for professional misconduct in multiple treating relationship

A Victorian psychologist who treated two patients as both a psychologist and nutritionist has been reprimanded by a tribunal for professional misconduct and been put under supervision.
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27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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16 Nov 2023

Connections Issue 38 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 38 of the Connections newsletter.
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13 Nov 2023

Call for applications - Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

08 Nov 2023

WA psychologist disqualified for three years for failing to maintain professional boundaries

A tribunal has reprimanded and disqualified a psychologist from re-registration for three years for professional misconduct.
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01 Nov 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for psychologists is now open

Psychologists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Psychology Board of Australia sets fee for 2023/24

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for psychologists for 2023/24.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates accepted into a postgraduate psychology program can apply for provisional registration now

You can apply online for provisional registration when you have completed your fourth year of psychology study and have been accepted into a fifth-year degree or higher degree pathway.
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28 Aug 2023

Crossing professional boundaries leads to nine-month suspension for WA psychologist

A West Australian psychologist, who engaged in inappropriate conduct and transgressed professional boundaries with two patients, has been reprimanded by a tribunal and had his registration suspended for nine months.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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31 Jul 2023

Fake psychologist fined after Ahpra prosecution

An Adelaide woman who falsely claimed she was a registered psychologist in two applications for employment was today fined after pleading guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court.
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27 Jul 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Jul 2023

Connections Issue 37 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 37 of the Connections newsletter.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Psychology Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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19 Jun 2023

Have your say on a draft Board-authored code of conduct for psychologists – public consultation now open

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) is consulting on a draft code of conduct it has developed for psychologists.
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17 May 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 May 2023

Provisional psychologist penalised for providing false details and breaching supervised practice rules

A provisional psychologist who provided false details about her employment when applying for registration has been reprimanded and had supervision and education conditions imposed on her registration.
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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07 Mar 2023

Connections Issue 36 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 36 of the Connections newsletter.
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03 Mar 2023

Former Victorian psychologist reprimanded for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a former Victorian psychologist for professional misconduct after finding he failed to recognise he was ‘professionally out of his depth’.
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17 Feb 2023

Call for applications – Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

10 Feb 2023

Have your say on updating the competencies for general registration – public consultation now open

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) is consulting on updating the competencies for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
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07 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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16 Dec 2022

Tribunal approves psychologist's application for endorsement after appeal

A tribunal has set aside a Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) decision to refuse a registered psychologist’s application for endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
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22 Nov 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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22 Nov 2022

Connections Issue 35 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 35 of the Connections newsletter.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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19 Oct 2022

Psychologist has registration cancelled for boundary violations

A Victorian psychologist has had her registration cancelled, has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration or providing any health service until July 2023 for professional misconduct.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for psychologists is now open

Psychologists have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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23 Sep 2022

Practitioners opt in to extend their registration on the pandemic sub-register

1,792 practitioners remain registered on the pandemic sub-register for another year, continuing to support the health system.
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21 Sep 2022

Psychology Board of Australia registration fee reduced for 2022/23

The Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for psychologists for 2022/23.
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14 Sep 2022

Victorian psychologist banned for a year for misconduct

A Victorian psychologist has been banned from practising for a year after he was found to have engaged in professional misconduct.
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24 Aug 2022

Practitioners on the sub-register can opt in to extend their registration

Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.
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22 Aug 2022

Psychologist disqualified, reprimanded and has registration cancelled for professional misconduct

A Victorian psychologist has had his registration cancelled, been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for one year for professional misconduct.
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11 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 Jul 2022

Connections Issue 34 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 34 of the Connections newsletter.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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20 Jun 2022

Psychologist reprimanded for unprofessional conduct

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) has reprimanded a psychologist after it was found she had engaged in unprofessional conduct.
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14 Jun 2022

Social worker fined $7,000 for breaching the National Law

A Queensland-based social worker who claimed to be a psychologist and treated a patient has today been fined $7,000 by the Sandgate Magistrates’ Court following prosecution by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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02 Jun 2022

Former psychologist reprimanded and disqualified for professional misconduct

A former psychologist who had an inappropriate relationship with a patient, and deceived the Psychology Board in the subsequent investigation, has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for three years.
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06 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 Apr 2022

Psychologist reprimanded and prohibited for boundary violations

A tribunal has reprimanded a psychologist and prohibited her from providing any mental health, psychological or counselling services for three years after finding the practitioner’s boundary violations with a patient and failure to provide adequate psychological services amounted to professional misconduct.
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08 Apr 2022

Call for applications – New South Wales Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered psychologists from New South Wales to fill one practitioner member vacancy on New South Wales Board of the Psychology Board of Australia (the State Board).
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06 Apr 2022

2021 pandemic response sub-register gets a boost

More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.
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08 Mar 2022

Women in health - breaking the bias on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day (IWD), the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards celebrate the leadership and work of women across the country in the health professions and healthcare.
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02 Mar 2022

Connections Issue 33 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 33 of the Connections newsletter.
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27 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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11 Nov 2021

Connections Issue 32 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 32 of the Connections newsletter.
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26 Oct 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for psychologists is now open

Psychologists have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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22 Sep 2021

Thousands more health practitioners granted temporary registration able to join the pandemic response

From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards.
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17 Sep 2021

Call for applications – ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered psychologists from Victoria to fill one practitioner member vacancy on the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia (the Regional Board).
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15 Sep 2021

Finishing fourth year soon? What you need to know for provisional registration as a psychologist

Once you are registered, you can start supervised practice as a provisional psychologist anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Psychology Board of Australia registration fee decreased for 2021-22

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2021-22.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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23 Aug 2021

Call for applications – NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

A vacancy for one community member from the Northern Territory has arisen on the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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11 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Aug 2021

Psychologist has been reprimanded, cancelled, disqualified and prohibited until 2026 for engaging in professional misconduct

A former Victorian psychologist has been reprimanded, had his registration cancelled, has been disqualified from applying for registration and prohibited from providing health services until February 2026 for engaging in professional misconduct.
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06 Aug 2021

Tribunal reprimands psychologist, orders conditions on registration

A Victorian psychologist has been reprimanded and a condition placed on his registration after he failed to hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance and made false declarations at renewal and audit.
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28 Jul 2021

Connections Issue 31 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 31 of the Connections newsletter.
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19 Jul 2021

Call for applications - Psychology Notifications Committee: Assessment

Applications are sought from experienced registered psychologists for appointment to the Psychology Notifications Committee: Assessment (the PNCA) to assist the Psychology Board of Australia in its primary role of protecting the public.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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15 Jun 2021

Psychology Board of Australia Foundation Chair recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) congratulates Foundation Chair, Professor Brin Grenyer, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.
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25 May 2021

Dual-delivery of the national psychology exam

The National Psychology Exam will be offered by dual-delivery for the August 2021 exam sitting.
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14 May 2021

Call for applications – NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

Vacancies for one community member and one practitioner member from the Northern Territory have arisen on the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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13 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Apr 2021

Connections Issue 30 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 30 of the Connections newsletter.
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08 Apr 2021

Vaccine rollout support from retired practitioners

Ahpra and National Boards have extended the support available from retired nurses, doctors and other registered health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register for a further 12 months from this week. This was done in response to a request by the Australian Government.
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31 Mar 2021

Psychologist’s registration cancelled for sexual boundary violations

A tribunal has cancelled a psychologist’s registration and disqualified him for applying for registration for three years, for professional misconduct. The practitioner appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of South Australia. The appeal was dismissed.
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30 Mar 2021

Regulators thank health practitioners as pandemic response sub-register starts to close

Regulators are thanking health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register which will be closed 12 months after it was established in response to COVID-19.
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25 Mar 2021

Psychologist suspended for 18 months after inappropriate relationship with client

A Western Australian clinical psychologist has been suspended for 18 months for professional misconduct after having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a client.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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26 Feb 2021

Dual-delivery of the national psychology exam

The National Psychology Exam will be offered by dual-delivery for the May 2021 exam sitting.
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15 Feb 2021

Psychologist disqualified and prohibited for boundary violations

A tribunal has disqualified a psychologist from applying for registration and prohibited her from providing any mental health, psychological or counselling services for two years after finding the practitioner’s boundary violations with a patient amounted to professional misconduct.
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11 Feb 2021

Suspended psychologist convicted by Victorian court

A Victorian court has convicted a suspended psychologist of holding themselves out as a registered psychologist following charges filed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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11 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Feb 2021

Suspended psychologist convicted and fined by New South Wales court

A suspended psychologist has been convicted and fined by a New South Wales court for holding himself out as a registered psychologist following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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21 Jan 2021

Psychologist disqualified for serious boundary violations

A tribunal has disqualified a psychologist for five years for serious boundary violations.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

14 Dec 2020

Guidelines for responsible advertising in effect today

Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.
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27 Nov 2020

Dual-delivery of the February 2021 psychology exam

The February 2021 sitting of the national psychology exam will be offered by dual-delivery. This means that candidates can choose to sit the exam in a test centre (where available) or by online proctoring (OLP).
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17 Nov 2020

Revised advertising guidelines are now available

Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.
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17 Nov 2020

Podcast: Responsible advertising by regulated health services

Advertising is something we are all exposed to in our day-to-day lives and this includes advertising by health practitioners for their services.
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13 Nov 2020

Connections Issue 29 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 29 of the Connections newsletter.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for psychologists is now open

Psychologists are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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16 Oct 2020

Call for applications – State and Regional Boards of the Psychology Board of Australia

Vacancies are arising on the state and regional boards in the following jurisdictions:
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22 Sep 2020

Podcast: How the pandemic is changing mental healthcare

Ahpra releases its latest podcast in the Taking care series.
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21 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for provisional registration as a psychologist

Are you a fourth-year psychology student in an approved program of study and excited about starting practice in an approved internship or higher degree program?
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18 Sep 2020

Psychology Board of Australia freezes registration fee for 2020–21

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2020–21.
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18 Sep 2020

Call for applications – ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

A vacancy has arisen on the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia for one practitioner member from Tasmania.
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15 Sep 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Sep 2020

Dual-delivery of the November 2020 psychology exam

The November 2020 sitting of the national psychology exam will be offered by dual-delivery. This means that candidates can choose to sit the exam in a test centre (where available) or by online proctoring (OLP).
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28 Aug 2020

Connections Issue 28 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 28 of the Connections newsletter.
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27 Aug 2020

Tribunal upholds Board’s decision to grant provisional registration with conditions

An applicant had applied for general registration and then appealed the Board’s decision to only grant provisional registration with conditions.
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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29 Jul 2020

Call for applications

Call for applications: ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia
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02 Jun 2020

August 2020 psychology exam will be delivered via online proctoring

The Board is aware that due to the COVID-19 public health measures in place across Australia, provisional psychologists may encounter some additional challenges in meeting the requirements of their internships.
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15 May 2020

Call for applications – ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

Vacancies are arising on the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia for members from the following jurisdictions:
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21 Apr 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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16 Apr 2020

Additional professions to be added to the pandemic response sub-register

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have announced that additional health professions will be added to the pandemic sub-register to prepare for any surge in workforce demand resulting from COVID-19.
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14 Apr 2020

Important information for transitional registrants about COVID-19

This information is for registrants who are required to complete the transitional program to be eligible for general registration.
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09 Apr 2020

Important information for interns about COVID-19

The Board is aware that due to the COVID-19 public health measures now in place, provisional psychologists may encounter some additional challenges in meeting the requirements of their internships.
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03 Apr 2020

Third Statement from National Boards and Ahpra

As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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19 Mar 2020

Psychologist who mismanaged vulnerable patient suspended for one year

The Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) has reprimanded and suspended a psychologist after it was found she had engaged in professional misconduct.
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12 Mar 2020

Statement from the Psychology Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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29 Feb 2020

Perth office closed on Monday 2 March 2020

The Ahpra Perth office will be closed on Monday 2 March 2020 due to the WA Labour Day public holiday
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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11 Feb 2020

A tribunal has affirmed the Psychology Board of Australia’s decision to refuse to remove conditions from a psychologist’s registration

The Western Australia State Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) has dismissed a psychologist’s application to review a decision of the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) by which it refused to remove conditions on her registration.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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07 Feb 2020

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Psychology Notifications Committee: Assessment of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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31 Jan 2020

Psychologist reprimanded, fined and had a condition placed on his registration for breaching the Code of Ethics

A tribunal has reprimanded and fined a psychologist and imposed a condition on his registration for engaging in professional misconduct.
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23 Jan 2020

Psychologist suspended for failure to maintain professional boundaries

A Western Australian psychologist has been suspended for a repeated failure to maintain professional boundaries.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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2019

02 Dec 2019

Revised registration standards in effect from 1 December 2019

The Psychology Board of Australia’s (the Board) revised Professional indemnity insurance arrangements registration standard (PII) came into effect on 1 December 2019.
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29 Nov 2019

Psychology regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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18 Nov 2019

New registration standard and guidelines on area of practice endorsements

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published advance copies of the revised Registration standard: Area of practice endorsements and revised Guidelines on area of practice endorsements.
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18 Nov 2019

Connections Issue 27 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 27 of the Connections newsletter.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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07 Nov 2019

Fourth-year graduates: what you need to know for provisional registration

Are you a fourth-year psychology student in an approved program of study?
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06 Nov 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Nov 2019

Tribunal cancels psychologist's registration

The ACT tribunal has found a psychologist guilty of professional misconduct, cancelled his registration and banned him from applying for registration until 7 February 2022.
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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31 Oct 2019

Psychologists encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Psychologists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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18 Oct 2019

Call for applications

Call for applications – State and Regional Boards of the Psychology Board of Australia
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23 Sep 2019

Focus group invitation: Mandatory notifications for health practitioners

Registered psychologists from across Australia are invited to participate in a focus group about mandatory notifications for health practitioners.
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19 Sep 2019

Psychology Board of Australia sets registration fee for 2019/20

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2019/20.
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17 Sep 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released its latest communiqué.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia. The National Boards and AHPRA invite you to have your say on the following consultations.
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12 Aug 2019

Connections Issue 26 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 26 of the Connections newsletter.
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31 Jul 2019

Revised registration standard published today

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board), along with three other National Boards, has today published its revised professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements registration standard1 which will start on 1 December 2019 and replace the existing standard.
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19 Jul 2019

New guidelines for the national psychology exam

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) recently carried out a public consultation on proposed updates to the Guidelines for the National Psychology Exam (the guidelines) and are now publishing resulting changes.
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11 Jun 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released its latest communiqué.
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31 May 2019

Focus group invitation: Mandatory reporting for health practitioners

Registered psychologists from across Australia are invited to participate in a focus group about mandatory reporting of health practitioners.
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28 May 2019

Tribunal finds former psychologist had inappropriate patient relationship and mislead regulators

A tribunal has found a former registered psychologist had engaged in professional misconduct after providing false and misleading information to health practitioner regulators about an inappropriate patient relationship.
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24 May 2019

Retirement of the 4+2 internship pathway to general registration

On 3 April 2019, the Ministerial Council approved the revised General registration standard and Provisional registration standard removing the 4+2 internship as a pathway to general registration.
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13 May 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released its latest communiqué.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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15 Apr 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released its latest communiqué.
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12 Apr 2019

Connections Issue 25 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 25 of the Connections newsletter.
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05 Apr 2019

Counsellor convicted for a second time, fined $25,000 for claiming to be a psychologist

A New South Wales court has convicted a counsellor, Mr David Citer, of claiming to be a registered psychologist and unlawfully using the protected title ‘psychologist’.
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21 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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12 Mar 2019

First national psychology exam quality assurance project completed

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has completed a quality assurance project to improve the national psychology exam’s reliability and use.
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06 Mar 2019

Counsellor and repeat offender pleads guilty to claiming to be a psychologist

Mr David Citer today pleaded guilty to charges filed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in the Local Court of New South Wales that he claimed to be a registered psychologist and unlawfully used the protected title ‘psychologist’.
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14 Feb 2019

Psychology regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Psychology Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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2018

30 Nov 2018

Call for applications - ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board

The Psychology Board is seeking applications from psychologists from Victoria for one practitioner member vacancy on the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board.
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30 Nov 2018

16 providers approved to deliver supervisor training from 2019 to 2023

Sixteen training providers have been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (Board) to deliver supervisor training across the country from 2019 to 2023, following a recent expression of interest process.
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30 Nov 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the November communiqué.
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29 Nov 2018

Connections Issue 24 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 24 of the Connections newsletter.
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15 Nov 2018

Fourth-year students seeking provisional registration can apply online now

Online application is now open for fourth-year psychology students seeking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (the National Board).
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07 Nov 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the October communiqué.
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01 Nov 2018

Psychologists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Psychologists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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12 Oct 2018

Public consultation on revised area of practice endorsement registration standard

The Board is consulting on a revised area of practice endorsement (AoPE) registration standard.
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27 Sep 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released its latest communiqué.
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13 Sep 2018

Call for applications - National Psychology Examination Committee

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) invites applications from experienced psychologists seeking appointment to the National Psychology Examination Committee (NPE Committee).
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10 Sep 2018

Psychology Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2018/19.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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31 Aug 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the August communiqué.
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20 Aug 2018

Connections Issue 23 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 23 of Connections newsletter.
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10 Aug 2018

Extension of the higher degree exemption from sitting the national psychology exam

The Guidelines for the national psychology exam (the guidelines) currently state that graduates who apply for general registration with a Board-approved postgraduate qualification accredited as a fifth and sixth year of study in psychology before 1 July 2019 are exempt from passing the national psychology exam (the exam).
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09 Aug 2018

‘Having your registration cancelled means you cannot claim to be registered’ says AHPRA as regulators win conviction

Mr Marek Jantos has been sentenced in the Adelaide Magistrates Court this week after being convicted of holding himself out as a registered psychologist and unlawfully using a specialist medical title, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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03 Aug 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the July communiqué.
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27 Jul 2018

Call for applications

Applications are sought from registered psychologists in Queensland for a practitioner member vacancy on the Queensland Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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24 Jul 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the June communiqué.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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02 Jul 2018

Training providers invited to apply for Board-approval to deliver supervisor training

The psychology Board of Australia (the Board) is inviting applications from organisations, groups and individuals to become Board-approved providers of supervisor training programs across Australia.
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21 Jun 2018

Counsellor convicted of claiming to be a psychologist and providing false information to AHPRA

A New South Wales court has fined a counsellor $9500 after he was convicted of claiming to be a registered psychologist and providing information to an inspector that was false or misleading.
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08 Jun 2018

Revised guidelines for supervisors and supervisor training providers published today

The Psychology Board of Australia has today published revised Guidelines for supervisors and revised Guidelines for supervisor training providers. The revised guidelines will commence on 1 August 2018.
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31 May 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the May communiqué.
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10 May 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the April communiqué.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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19 Apr 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Psychology Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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12 Apr 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the March communiqué.
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05 Apr 2018

Board ordered to pay cost of disciplinary proceedings after tribunal dismisses referral

A tribunal has ordered that the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) pay a psychologist‘s costs of disciplinary proceedings after dismissing the Board’s referral.
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29 Mar 2018

Connections Issue 22 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 22 of Connections newsletter.
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29 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published Public consultation paper 31: Reducing regulatory burden: Retiring the 4+2 pathway to general registration.
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28 Mar 2018

Woman fined for holding out as a psychologist

A court in Victoria has fined a woman for claiming to be a psychologist.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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14 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published Consultation Paper 30: Review of Professional indemnity insurance arrangements registration standard.
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05 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published Consultation Paper 29: Revised guidelines for supervisors and supervisor training providers.
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02 Mar 2018

Call for applications

Applications are now sought from health practitioners and community members for vacancies on state, territory and regional boards of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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22 Feb 2018

Psychologist successfully appeals Board conditions

Psychologist successfully appeals Psychology Board of Australia panel's decision.
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12 Feb 2018

Extension granted for NT applicants

Applications are sought for community and practitioner members who reside in the Northern Territory to fill vacancies on the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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08 Feb 2018

Psychologists: beware of hoax email

Psychologists are warned that a hoax email is being sent which pretends to be from AHPRA.
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08 Feb 2018

Victorian man fined $10,000 for claiming to be a clinical psychologist

A court in Victoria has fined a man for claiming to be a clinical psychologist.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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29 Jan 2018

New national psychology examination curriculum released today

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has released an advance copy of the new national psychology examination curriculum.
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24 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.
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09 Jan 2018

Psychology graduate refused registration

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) upheld a decision by the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) to refuse an application for provisional registration as a psychologist because the applicant did not meet the English language registration standard (ELRS).
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08 Jan 2018

Call for applications

Call for applications to the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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2017

01 Dec 2017

Tribunal suspends psychologist for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a psychologist, suspended her registration for 18 months and imposed conditions on her registration to come into effect if and when she returns to practice.
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30 Nov 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the November communiqué.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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23 Nov 2017

Connections Issue 21 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 21 of Connections newsletter.
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15 Nov 2017

Annual report shows the Psychology Board of Australia took a consultative approach to regulation of the profession in 2016/17

The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.
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14 Nov 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the October communiqué.
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06 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Nov 2017

Psychologists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Psychologists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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12 Oct 2017

Psychologist reprimanded for unprofessional conduct of a serious nature

A tribunal has reprimanded a psychologist for engaging in an inappropriate personal relationship with a client.
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11 Oct 2017

Fourth-year students seeking provisional registration can apply online now

Online application is now open for fourth-year psychology students seeking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board).
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10 Oct 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the September communiqué.
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10 Oct 2017

Victorian woman fined $20,000 for posing as a psychologist and a general practitioner

A court in Victoria has fined an individual after she treated patients as a psychologist while not registered to do so under the National Law.
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15 Sep 2017

Psychology Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2017/18.
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11 Sep 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the August communiqué.
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05 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Aug 2017

Connections Issue 20 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 20 of Connections newsletter.
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14 Jul 2017

Guidelines for the 4+2 internship program updated

Guidelines for the 4+2 internship program published on 1 June 2017 have been updated with an amendment to one of the documents available for download.
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13 Jul 2017

Counsellor fined for posing as a psychologist to a vulnerable family

Court fines a Victorian man holding himself out as a registered psychologist.
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07 Jul 2017

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published Consultation Paper 28: National Psychology Examination Curriculum Review.
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30 Jun 2017

Tribunal imposes conditions on psychologist for professional misconduct

Tribunal reprimands psychologist, imposes conditions on registration for professional misconduct.
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30 Jun 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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22 Jun 2017

Application for endorsement as a clinical psychologist rejected

Ms Vivian Pereira's application for endorsement as a clinical psychologist was refused.
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05 Jun 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the May 2017 communiqué.
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01 Jun 2017

New 4+2 internship guidelines come into effect 1 June 2017

New outcome-come focused guidelines for 4+2 internships.
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05 May 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the June 2017 communiqué.
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05 May 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the April 2017 communiqué.
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27 Apr 2017

Call for applications

Multiple vacancies have become available due to a number of fixed term appointments expiring in 2017 arising on the ACT/TAS/Vic Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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27 Apr 2017

Call for expressions of interest

Call for expressions of interest for panel appointments - health practitioners from Northern Territory and Western Australia
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13 Apr 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the March 2017 communiqué.
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10 Apr 2017

New guideline for transitional programs published today

The Board has published a new guideline on transitional programs for overseas qualified applicants, with information for overseas-applicants, their employers and their supervisors.
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29 Mar 2017

Psychologists: beware of hoax email

Psychologists are warned that a hoax email is being sent which pretends to be from AHPRA.
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29 Mar 2017

Connections Issue 19 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 19 of Connections newsletter.
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23 Mar 2017

News for Board-approved Supervisors

The Psychology Board of Australia has sent the following news to all Board-approved supervisors.
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14 Mar 2017

Transition information for the revised 4+2 internship guideline now available

The Psychology Board of Australia’s revised 4+2 guideline will commence on 1 June 2017 together with the revised registration standard for provisional registration.
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07 Mar 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the February 2017 communiqué.
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03 Mar 2017

Revised provisional registration standard and 4+2 internship guideline published today

The Psychology Board of Australia has today published a revised registration standard for provisional registration and a revised guideline for the 4+2 internship program.
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02 Mar 2017

Psychology regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Psychology Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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17 Feb 2017

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the State and Regional Boards of the Psychology Board of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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17 Feb 2017

Call for expressions of interest

Call for expressions of interest for panel appointments - health practitioners from Western Australia
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16 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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10 Jan 2017

Psychologist reprimanded for failing to maintain professional boundaries

A psychologist has been reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional performance and failing to maintain professional boundaries.
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2016

13 Dec 2016

Guidance issued on endorsements about scheduled medicines

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance).
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07 Dec 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Dec 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the November 2016 communiqué.
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01 Dec 2016

Revised registration standard for recency of practice takes effect today

The Psychology Board of Australia’s revised Registration standard for recency of practice and policy for recency of practice requirements take effect today.
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30 Nov 2016

‘No excuse’ says Board as court fines social worker for claiming to be a psychologist

AHPRA, on behalf of the Psychology Board of Australia, has successfully prosecuted a social worker for claiming to be a psychologist.
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21 Nov 2016

Psychologists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Psychologists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.
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10 Nov 2016

Revising and simplifying education and training was a priority in 2015/16

The Psychology Board of Australia’s focus in 2015/16 was to review the profession’s education and training model, according to information published by AHPRA today in its 2015/16 annual report.
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03 Nov 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the October 2016 communiqué.
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31 Oct 2016

Sydney public forum September 2016

The Board was pleased to welcome over 250 members of the profession and students to a public forum held in Sydney on 29 September 2016.
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28 Oct 2016

Connections Issue 18 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 18 of Connections newsletter.
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28 Oct 2016

Unregistered psychologist receives conviction and fine

A NSW man has been fined for knowingly holding himself out as a psychologist when he was not registered.
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27 Oct 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.
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19 Oct 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the September 2016 communiqué.
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14 Oct 2016

Fourth-year students seeking provisional registration can apply online now

Online application is now open for fourth-year psychology students seeking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board).
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14 Oct 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Northern Territory Board of Registered Psychologists to the health, performance and professional standards hearing panels.
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10 Oct 2016

Video explains online renewal of registration which is now open

A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for psychologists.
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07 Oct 2016

More information about your advertising obligations

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations.
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07 Oct 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the National Psychology Examination Committee
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07 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Oct 2016

Supervisor training providers invited to apply for Board approval

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has released an application pack for individuals and organisations interested in becoming Board approved providers of supervisor training of master class training only.
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23 Sep 2016

Psychologist reprimanded and disqualified for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a psychologist for engaging in professional misconduct.
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09 Sep 2016

Full fee schedule published

A full fee schedule, including the fee arrangements for psychologists whose principal place of practice is NSW, has been published on the Psychology Board of Australia’s website.
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08 Sep 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the August 2016 communiqué.
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01 Sep 2016

Psychology Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2016/17.
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31 Aug 2016

Sydney public forum invitation

The Board has released an invitation to attend the 29 September 2016 public forum in Sydney.
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30 Aug 2016

Tribunal reprimands psychologist and suspends registration for professional misconduct

Mr Ross Anderson: A tribunal has reprimanded registered psychologist Mr Ross Anderson and suspended his registration for three months for professional misconduct.
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30 Aug 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the July 2016 communiqué.
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30 Aug 2016

Supreme Court dismisses application for review of Board decisions

Professor Nadira Pardo: The Supreme Court of Tasmania summarily dismissed an application by Prof. Nadira Pardo.
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29 Aug 2016

Public consultation closes soon

The Psychology Board’s public consultation on a proposed guideline for transitional programs for overseas trained psychologists is closing soon.
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18 Aug 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia, and health, performance and professional standards hearing panels.
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04 Aug 2016

Connections Issue 17 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 17 of Connections newsletter.
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01 Aug 2016

Registered psychologists: beware of hoax email purporting to be from the Psychology Board of Australia

We have recently been alerted that an email with the subject line: ‘AHPRA approval of revised general registration standard’ seemingly from the email address noreply@psychologyboard.gov.au has been received by some psychology practitioners.
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13 Jul 2016

Public consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published Consultation paper 27: Proposed guideline for transitional programs for overseas trained psychologists.
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12 Jul 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the June 2016 communiqué.
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27 Jun 2016

Tribunal reprimands psychologist for failure to maintain professional boundaries

A psychologist has been reprimanded by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) for failing to maintain professional boundaries.
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22 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Jun 2016

Psychologist reprimanded and suspended from practising

The South Australian Health Practitioners Tribunal has reprimanded psychologist Michelle Bakjac for professional misconduct and suspended her registration.
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14 Jun 2016

Unregistered psychologist convicted and fined by court

A South Australian man has received a $7,500 fine and a criminal conviction for knowingly and recklessly using the title “psychologist” in breach of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law as in force in each state and territory (the National Law).
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016.
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03 Jun 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the May 2016 communiqué.
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20 May 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia
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18 May 2016

Tribunal reprimands and suspends psychologist, finds professional misconduct

A psychologist has been reprimanded and his license suspended for nine months.
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18 May 2016

Tribunal rejects Board’s improper report preparation allegations

The Psychology Board's allegations against a psychologist have been rejected by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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16 May 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia
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11 May 2016

Connections Issue 16 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 16 of Connections newsletter.
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09 May 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released its latest communiqué.
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06 May 2016

Streamlining the application process for overseas-qualified applicants

From 1 June 2016 the Board will streamline the application process for overseas-qualified applicants, by overseeing the assessment of their knowledge and skills as part of their application for registration in Australia.
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06 May 2016

Consultation submissions published

The Psychology Board of Australia has published submissions that were received in response to the recent public consultation on proposals to update the Area of practice endorsements registration standard and the Guidelines for area of practice endorsements.
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02 May 2016

Revised general registration standard takes effect from today

The Psychology Board of Australia’s revised registration standard for general registration takes effect today and replaces the previous version dated 1 July 2010.
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18 Apr 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the April 2016 meeting communiqué.
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13 Apr 2016

Guidelines for the National Psychology Exam are now updated

The Guidelines for the National Psychology Exam (the Guidelines) have been updated and the new version is now available on the Board’s website.
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12 Apr 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Apr 2016

Psychology regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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29 Mar 2016

Tribunal orders psychologist has no case to answer

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has ordered that no further action is to be taken against Ms Meddwyn Coleman, a psychologist.
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24 Mar 2016

Further information for the revised general registration standard published

The Psychology Board of Australia has today published further information about the revised registration standard for general registration.
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22 Mar 2016

Psychologist permanently prohibited from practising

A formerly registered psychologist has permanently been prohibited from practising as a psychologist.
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11 Mar 2016

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the February 2016 meeting communique.
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26 Feb 2016

Psychologist reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded psychologist Kirsten McArthur after finding she engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct.
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15 Feb 2016

Revised standard for general registration published today

The Psychology Board of Australia has today published a revised registration standard for general registration.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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02 Feb 2016

Revised standard for recency of practice published today

A revised registration standard for recency of practice and a revised policy for recency of practice requirements have today been published by the Psychology Board of Australia.
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22 Jan 2016

New online supervisor services

A new supervisor services portal is now available for current Board-approved supervisors.
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21 Jan 2016

Tribunal reprimands psychologist, finds unprofessional conduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a psychologist and found she engaged in unprofessional conduct for failing to disclose being convicted of driving-related offences.
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11 Jan 2016

Public consultation papers released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published consultation paper 26: Area of practice endorsements.
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05 Jan 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the NT / SA / WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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05 Jan 2016

Call for expressions of interest

Call for expressions of interest - Overseas Qualified Psychologists Assessment Advisory Committee of the Psychology Board of Australia
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2015

30 Dec 2015

Tribunal affirms Board decision to refuse registration

A tribunal has affirmed a decision by the Psychology Board of Australia to refuse registration to a man who applied for registration 18 years after practising as a psychologist for three and a half months.
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24 Dec 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the December 2015 meeting communique.
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22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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22 Dec 2015

New video about the National Psychology Exam

The Board has released a video providing information about the National Psychology Exam and what registrants need to do in order to prepare for the exam.
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17 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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11 Dec 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the November 2015 meeting communique.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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01 Dec 2015

Revised CPD registration standard takes effect from today

The Psychology Board of Australia’s revised Continuing professional development registration standard (CPD standard) takes effect today.
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23 Nov 2015

Connections Issue 15 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 15 of Connections newsletter.
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20 Nov 2015

Psychologists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Psychologists have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Fourth-year students seeking provisional registration can apply online now

Online application is now open for fourth-year psychology students seeking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (the National Board).
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13 Nov 2015

Tribunal reprimands former psychologist, finds professional misconduct

The Qld Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded former psychologist Steven Spring for professional misconduct, and precluded him from applying for registration for two and a half years.
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10 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the October 2015 meeting communique.
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06 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 National Scheme annual report, including a report from the Board, has been published.
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30 Oct 2015

Revised CPD standard for psychologists published today

The Psychology Board of Australia today published the revised continuing professional development (CPD) standard, which will come into effect on 1 December 2015.
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30 Oct 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the NT / SA / WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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16 Oct 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the September 2015 meeting communique.
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16 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for psychologists registered in Australia.
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25 Sep 2015

Connections Issue 14 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 14 of Connections newsletter.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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04 Sep 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the August 2015 meeting communique.
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02 Sep 2015

Psychology Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for psychologists for 2015/16.
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01 Sep 2015

New forms for Board-approved supervisors

The Psychology Board has published a new form for Board-approved supervisors.
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01 Sep 2015

Revised policy on working in addition to placements

The Psychology Board of Australia has reviewed and made some minor amendments to its Policy on working in addition to placements and the revised policy is effective from 1 September 2015.
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21 Aug 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the ACT / TAS / VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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20 Aug 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Aug 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications to the Queensland Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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11 Aug 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the July 2015 meeting communique.
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07 Aug 2015

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) has published consultation paper 25: Consultation on ending the higher degree exemption from sitting the National Psychology Examination.
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06 Jul 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the June 2015 communique.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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10 Jun 2015

Online search for a supervisor improved

Improvements to the online search for a supervisor have been launched by the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board).
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10 Jun 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the May 2015 communique.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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21 May 2015

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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18 May 2015

Search for a supervisor improvements coming soon

The Psychology Board of Australia and AHPRA are fine tuning improvements to the online search for a supervisor which will be launched soon.
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13 May 2015

Tribunal dismisses psychologist’s application for finding to be supressed

The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has dismissed an application by psychologist Mr Ziji Fox to suppress details of a finding that he had engaged in unprofessional conduct.
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12 May 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the May 2015 communique.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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29 Apr 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the March 2015 communique.
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24 Apr 2015

Further information for psychologists approved to provide Medicare services

In the recent issue of the Psychology Board of Australia’s newsletter the Board reported it had received correspondence from Medicare which included advice of amendments to their requirements for approval to provide Psychological Therapy services (clinical psychology).
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23 Apr 2015

Connections Issue 13 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 13 of Connections newsletter.
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20 Apr 2015

Tribunal finds former psychologist guilty of professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded former psychologist Elisabeth Freeman, found she engaged in professional misconduct, and disqualified her from applying for registration as a psychologist for 18 months.
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17 Apr 2015

Connections Issue 12 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 12 of Connections newsletter.
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30 Mar 2015

Submissions to public consultation

The Psychology Board of Australia has published submissions that were received in response to the recent public consultation on proposals to update the Provisional registration standard and the Guidelines for the 4+2 internship program.
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24 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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11 Mar 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the February 2015 communique.
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10 Mar 2015

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Feb 2015

Public consultation closing soon

The Psychology Board of Australia’s public consultation on proposals to update the Provisional registration standard and the Guidelines for the 4+2 internship program is closing soon.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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16 Feb 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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09 Jan 2015

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the December 2014 communique.
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2014

23 Dec 2014

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia

Mr Domenic Greco – reprimanded, registration cancelled effective 19 January 2015, and disqualified from applying for registration for two years from that date.
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19 Dec 2014

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia has published a consultation paper which is open for feedback until 27 February 2015 and is seeking input on proposals to update the Provisional registration standard and the Guidelines for the 4+2 internship program.
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15 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the November 2014 communique.
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05 Dec 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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02 Dec 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Nov 2014

Connections Issue 12 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 12 of Connections newsletter.
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21 Nov 2014

The Psychology Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Psychology Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating psychology in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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21 Nov 2014

National Board reminds psychologists to renew registration by 30 November

Psychologists have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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07 Nov 2014

South Australian woman pleads guilty to pretending to be a psychologist

A SA woman has pleaded guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court of claiming to be a registered psychologist and using health practitioner titles protected under the National Law.
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03 Nov 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the October 2014 communique.
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17 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Fourth-year students seeking provisional registration can apply online now

Online application is now open for fourth-year psychology students seeking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (National Board).
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08 Oct 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the September 2014 communique.
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23 Sep 2014

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for psychologists.
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16 Sep 2014

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) and AHPRA today published the Health Profession Agreement that outlines the partnership between the Board and AHPRA, and the services AHPRA will provide to the Board in 2014/2015.
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12 Sep 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the August 2014 communique.
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10 Sep 2014

Call for applications for appointment to the National Psychology Examination Committee

The Psychology Board of Australia invites applications from experienced psychologists seeking appointment to the National Psychology Examination Committee.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Psychology Board of Australia has announced the registration fees for psychologists for 2014/15.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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13 Aug 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the July 2014 communique.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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07 Aug 2014

Connections Issue 11 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 11 of Connections newsletter.
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31 Jul 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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02 Jul 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the June 2014 communique.
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20 Jun 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Psychology Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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13 Jun 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the May 2014 communique.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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14 May 2014

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the April 2014 communique.
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09 May 2014

Updated assessment resource for the National Psychology Examination

The Psychology Board of Australia publishes resources to assist candidates preparing for the National Psychology Examination.
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05 May 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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28 Apr 2014

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia is reviewing the requirements for general registration, continuing professional development and recency of practice for psychologists.
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16 Apr 2014

Connections Issue 10 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 10 of Connections newsletter.
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10 Apr 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the March 2014 communique.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and a new social media policy come into effect for all psychologists today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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07 Mar 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the February 2014 communique.
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25 Feb 2014

Call for community members from the Northern Territory for appointment to the NT / SA / WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

Call for community members from the Northern Territory for appointment to the NT / SA / WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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24 Feb 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The data includes information about types of registration held, principal place of practice, endorsements, registrant age and gender.
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14 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Board has published revised guidelines and a new social media policy which are shared across all Boards and come into effect from mid-March.
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24 Jan 2014

Media release

The first prosecution of a National Law offence resulted in a guilty verdict and the accused person ordered to pay fines totaling $20,000.
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22 Jan 2014

The National Board has released January 2014 figures on area of practice endorsements

The National Board has released January 2014 figures on area of practice endorsements.
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2013

24 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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16 Dec 2013

New guideline for the 5+1 internship program released

The Board has released its new Guidelines for the 5+1 internship program.
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13 Dec 2013

Call for applications for appointment to the Queensland board of the Psychology Board of Australia

The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) is seeking health practitioners and community members to join the Queensland board of the PsyBA.
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06 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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29 Nov 2013

Call for applications to state and regional boards of the Psychology Board of Australia

Call for applications for appointment to state and regional boards of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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25 Nov 2013

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish their 2013/14 health profession agreement
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20 Nov 2013

Media release

The National Board is reminding psychologists to renew registration by 30 November.
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08 Nov 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Nov 2013

AHPRA Melbourne office closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013

The AHPRA Melbourne office will be closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013 due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
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01 Nov 2013

Connections Issue 9 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 9 of Connections newsletter.
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01 Nov 2013

Media release

The Australian Psychological Society and the Psychology Board of Australia have released a Joint Statement on the future of Accreditation.
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01 Nov 2013

Media release

The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Psychology Board of Australia, has been published.
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30 Oct 2013

Supervision policies

The Board has approved two new supervision policies.
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25 Oct 2013

Media release

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review.
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18 Oct 2013

New Guidelines for the National Psychology Examination released

The Board has released its new Guideline for the National Psychology Exam. The guidelines specify the examination eligibility requirements, examination rules and specific exam policies.
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17 Oct 2013

Specialist title transition period for WA psychologists is ending

When the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme began in Western Australia on 18 October 2010 some psychologists who held specialist title registration with the previous Board were allowed to continue using the title 'specialist' under a transition provision allowed for in section 281 of the National Law.
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11 Oct 2013

Media release

Call for expressions of interest to join the Psychology Board of Australia's list of approved persons for panel appointments.
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07 Oct 2013

Media release

Fourth-year psychology students seeking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can apply online now.
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04 Oct 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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03 Oct 2013

Media release

New consultation on international criminal history checks
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02 Oct 2013

Interim 4+2 guideline released

The Board has released an interim guideline for 4+2 internship programs.
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26 Sep 2013

Media release

The Psychology Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.
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20 Sep 2013

Data on Board approved supervisors released

The National Board has released the September 2013 figures on Board-approved supervisors.
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19 Sep 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Sep 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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07 Aug 2013

Opportunity to improve the health complaint & notification process

Independent study by University of Sydney researchers: Community expectations & experiences of health complaints & notifications processes.
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02 Aug 2013

Area of practice endorsement statistics released

The National Board has released the June 2013 figures on area of practice endorsements.
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01 Aug 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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29 Jul 2013

Media release

Psychology Board of Australia sets fee for 2013/14.
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25 Jul 2013

Connections Issue 8 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 8 of Connections newsletter.
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19 Jul 2013

Board Member Vacancy - ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia

Call for expressions of interest for a health practitioner to join the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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15 Jul 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Jun 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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23 May 2013

Media release

The Board has released an application pack for individuals and businesses interested in becoming Board-approved providers of supervisor training.
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20 May 2013

Media release

The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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17 May 2013

Application date extended for panel member vacancies - now 27 May

Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Psychology Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.
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13 May 2013

Connections Issue 7 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 7 of Connections newsletter.
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13 May 2013

Consultation paper released

The Board has released a consultation paper on the draft Guidelines for 5+1 internship programs. The consultation is open until 8 July 2013.
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09 May 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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06 May 2013

Data on Board approved supervisors released

The National Board has released the March 2013 figures on Board approved supervisors.
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02 May 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Apr 2013

Media release

The Board has released its new Guidelines for supervisors and supervisor training providers.
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23 Apr 2013

Brisbane Forum 2013 presentation

The Psychology Board of Australia has released the presentation from the 21 March 2013 Brisbane public forum.
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19 Apr 2013

Panel member vacancies - Psychology Board of Australia

Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Psychology Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.
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18 Apr 2013

National Psychology Examination Resources

The Board has updated information on the national psychology examination. New resources are available, including example examination questions and additional resources for the assessment domain.
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18 Apr 2013

Consultation paper released

The Board has released a consultation paper on the Guidelines for National Psychology Examination. The consultation is open until 27 May 2013.
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10 Apr 2013

Victorian submissions published

AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013

Media release

Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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09 Apr 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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15 Mar 2013

Board Member Vacancy – Psychology Board of Australia

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Psychology Board of Australia.
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12 Mar 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Feb 2013

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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25 Jan 2013

AHPRA Report Released

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013

Media Release

Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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2012

24 Dec 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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14 Dec 2012

Area of practice endorsement statistics released

The National Board has released the December figures on area of practice endorsements.
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06 Dec 2012

Board Member Vacancy – Northern Territory

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the NT/SA/WA Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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26 Nov 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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20 Nov 2012

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Time is running out for psychologists to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.
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14 Nov 2012

Connections Issue 6 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 6 of Connections newsletter.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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12 Nov 2012

Board Member Vacancy - New South Wales

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the NSW Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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31 Oct 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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22 Oct 2012

Supervisor statistics released

The National Board has released the September figures on Board approved supervisors in Australia.
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19 Oct 2012

Board Member Vacancy – Victoria

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the VIC/ ACT / TAS Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 Sep 2012

Media Release

Psychologists are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.
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21 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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21 Sep 2012

Consultation Paper Released

The Board has released a consultation paper on the review of accreditation arrangements. The consultation closes on 2 November 2012.
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20 Sep 2012

Data released

The National Board has released new registration data on area of practice endorsements.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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31 Aug 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Aug 2012

Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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20 Aug 2012

Connections Issue 5 released

The Psychology Board releases Issue 5 of Connections newsletter.
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10 Aug 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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08 Aug 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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04 Jul 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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01 Jun 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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01 Jun 2012

Media Release

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
Revised registration standards for psychologists.
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23 May 2012

Media Release

The Psychology Board of Australia issues guidance on when to be registered.
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08 May 2012

Media Release

Quarterly registered health practitioner data released.
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27 Apr 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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15 Mar 2012

Invitation to meet the Chair

The Chair of the Board, Professor Brin Grenyer, invites you to attend a national forum.
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02 Mar 2012

Communique from the Board

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Jan 2012

New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ

AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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17 Jan 2012

Psychology Supervisor List Now Available

Psychology supervisor list is now available online
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2011

28 Dec 2011

Invitation to meet the Chair of the Psychology Board of Australia

The Psychology Board of Australia announces two forums to be held in Tasmania.
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21 Dec 2011

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Nov 2011

Psychologists urged to renew

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
Psychologists urged to renew online and on time
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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28 Oct 2011

Communique from the Board

The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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30 Sep 2011

Communique from the Board

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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07 Sep 2011

Consultation paper released

The Psychology Board of Australia releases a consultation paper regarding Professional indemnity insurance.
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07 Sep 2011

Forum invitation for ACT

The Psychology Board of Australia announces a forum for ACT.
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31 Aug 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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03 Aug 2011

Communique from the Board

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
The Psychology Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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05 Jul 2011

Public Forum in Darwin

The Psychology Board of Australia extends invitation to a public forum in Darwin.
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04 Jul 2011

Board announces 2012 registration fees

The Psychology Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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01 Jul 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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06 Jun 2011

Communiqué from the Board - 27 May 2011

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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18 May 2011

Psychologists urged to check registration expiry date and renew on time

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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09 May 2011

Renewal period now open for NSW & WA psychologists

06 May 2011

Communiqué from the Board - 29 April 2011

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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06 May 2011

Forum Invitation Melbourne

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

AHPRA has launched the first phase of its new look website to improve service to practitioners.
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18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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06 Apr 2011

Communiqué from the Board - 25 March 2011

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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06 Apr 2011

Effective today: Five policies affecting psychologists

09 Mar 2011

Ministerial Council approves health and community area of practice endorsements

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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07 Mar 2011

Forum Invitation Sydney

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25 Feb 2011

Communiqué from the Board - 25 February 2011

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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

10 Feb 2011

Production error impacts registration certificates

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01 Feb 2011

Update Victorian registration renewals

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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

2010

21 Dec 2010

Consultation paper - 21 December 2010

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21 Dec 2010

Issue 1 of Board newsletter - Connections

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21 Dec 2010

Media release: Psychology workforce profiled

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02 Dec 2010

Media Release: Health and Community Psychology Endorsements Approved

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15 Nov 2010

Western Australia psychologists transition

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12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

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11 Nov 2010

Consultation papers released

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04 Nov 2010

Transition forum in Brisbane 2 December 2010

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29 Oct 2010

Communiqué from the Board - 29 October 2010

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30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

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13 Sep 2010

New Fact Sheets released

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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

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03 Aug 2010

SA Waiver of provisional registration fee

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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

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30 Jul 2010

Registration as a provisional psychologist in South Australia

30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

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21 Jul 2010

Employment Opportunities with the Psychology Board of Australia

16 Jul 2010

Board Update - Area of Practice Endorsements

15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

13 Jul 2010

Notice about development of forms

12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

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02 Jul 2010