1. Presentation to Postgraduate Psychology Students 2008

2. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) Aims to represent, promote and advance psychology within the context of improving community wellbeing and scientific knowledge.

3. Largest Australian Psychological Association The APS has over 15,500 members Around 55% of all registered psychologists in Australia are members of the APS Student Subscribers represent 11% of the total membership Membership - 74% Female, 26% Male

4. APS Units APS Units cater for members based on their: Geographical Location 40 Branches Specialist Training 9 APS Colleges Particular Areas of Interest 27 Interest Groups

6. APS Colleges There are nine Colleges or specialist fields: Clinical NeuropsychologistsClinical PsychologistsCommunity PsychologistsCounselling Psychologists Educational & Developmental Psychologists Forensic PsychologistsHealth PsychologistsOrganisational PsychologistsSport Psychologists

8. APS Interest Groups Join any of the 27 Interest Groups – here is the list: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology. Psychologists for Peace. Buddhism and Psychology.Psychologists for the Promotion of Animal Welfare. Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology. Psychology and Ageing. Christianity and Psychology.Psychology and Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Coaching Psychology.Psychology and Cultures. Evolutionary Psychology.Psychology and Substance Use. Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology.Psychology and the Environment. Personal Construct Psychology.Psychology from an Islamic Perspective. Narrative Theory & Practice in Psychology. Psychology of Men and Masculinities.

9. APS Interest Groups Cont.. Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychology.Teaching, Learning and Psychology. Psychology of Relationships.Telephone and Internet-based Counselling and Psychology. Rehabilitation Psychology.Transpersonal Psychology Rural and Remote Psychology.Women and Psychology. Sufism and Psychology.

11. Medicare Initiative Medicare psychologist service clients - $75 rebate Medicare clinical psychologist service clients - $110 rebate Medicare summary link on APS website home page

12. Enhance your psychological knowledge via the APS Code of Ethics and APS Ethical Guidelines revised in 2007 – the latter in the members only section Download the APS accredited courses list Find out the registration requirements to work as a psychologist in Australia Explore potential career options in psychology APS website www.psychology.org.au

13. www.psychology.org.au

15. Receive InPsych (national bulletin) every 2 months to stay in touch with the field of psychology Receive APS Matters by email every fortnight Receive the Australian Journal of Psychology or Australian Psychologist Receive your State Newsletter every 2 months Student Resources

18. Find out about job opportunities – go to www.psychXchange.com.au Range of Tip Sheets on relevant topics Professional indemnity insurance at substantially reduced rates As a full time postgraduate student, pay only the student rate while having Associate Member status Obtain professional recognition: “MAPS”, “Assoc MAPS” Resources & Benefits

19. www.psychxchange.com.au

21. Further Resources Find out about current PD events Links to other useful websites Psychological associations, career options Understand the differences between psychologist registration and membership of the APS Check the salary tables for psychologist positions

24. Students offered substantially discounted registration at 2008 APS Conference in Hobart APS is seeking greater student participation and membership Comprehensive distribution of updated PowerPoint presentations Links with Psychology Student Associations Student Focus 2008

25. www.apsconference.com.au

26. Download an application from the APS website: www. psychology. org.au Go to “Membership”, then “Applying for membership” For Associate Members and Members, find one APS full Member to nominate you, and send in certified copies of your academic transcripts For Student Subscribers ask your course co- ordinator to sign the application form Become a Member, Associate Member or Student Subscriber