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How the APS helps psychology students

How the APS helps psychology students. www.psychology.org.au/journey www.facebook.com/APSstudents. About the APS. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 20,000 members.

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How the APS helps psychology students

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  1. How the APS helpspsychology students www.psychology.org.au/journey www.facebook.com/APSstudents

  2. About the APS The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 20,000 members. • Undertakesadvocacy and lobbying with government and other groups for the benefit of members and the communities they serve • Provides guidance and support for 2,000+ student members • Delivers high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs

  3. Psychology Board of Australia The Psychology Board of Australia is the government-appointed regulatory body for psychologists. It is a separate organisation from the APS. The functions of the Boardinclude: • Registration of psychologists and provisional psychologists • Handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings • Online register of psychologists • Find out more at www.psychologyboard.gov.au

  4. Member benefits APS members benefit from the large range of products and services, including: • Professional support such as help with workplace issues, ethical assistance and practice resources. • Publications and journals including InPsych, Australian Journal of Psychology, Australian Psychologist and free access to the online EBSCO psychology database. • Networking opportunities through Branches, Colleges, Interest Groups, member events and conferences.

  5. Supporting the community The APS is committed to promoting the contribution psychology makes to people's health and wellbeing through: • Tip sheets and resources for GPs, health professionals and community members • National Psychology Week community awareness campaign • Find a Psychologist Service • Submissions to government, position statements and literature reviews on issues of concern to the wider Australian community • Media campaigns

  6. Connecting members The APS enables members to connect with one another, and fosters an active psychology community through its networks: • 9 Colleges • 40 local Branches • 41 Interest Groups • Student Mentoring events • Social media • Conferences

  7. Supporting psychology students The APS supports psychology students in a number of ways: • Psych Student HQ on the APS website – career and study information including Ask APS and Psychologists Storieswww.psychology.org.au/journey • Psych Student HQ Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/APSstudents • Mentoring and other networking events around the country

  8. Supporting psychology students The APS supports psychology students in a number of ways: • Complimentary copy of Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines • Tailored resources • Awards and scholarships • College Supervisors Directory • Branch and College member directories • Latest industry developments via InPsych magazine andAPS Matters e-newsletter

  9. Student Subscriber membership Student Subscribers of the APS are entitled to a range of personal and professional benefits available exclusivelyto APS members. • Just $75 per year - join now and receive up to 15 months membership for the price of 12* • Access member-only content on the APS website • Receive a free copy of the Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines booklet • Discounted rates for APS conferences and events * If you join between 11 February and 31 May 2012. See APS website for more details.

  10. Student Subscriber membership Student Subscribers of the APS are entitled to a range of personal and professional benefits available exclusivelyto APS members. • Free subscription to Australian Journal of Psychology or Australian Psychologist • Receive InPsych bi-monthly and APS Matters fortnightly • Receive state-based newsletter bi-monthly • Invitations to member-only networking events

  11. Supporting early career psychologists The APS understands that some psychologists are likely to experience financial difficulties early in their career, and offer support in the following ways: • Reduced APS membership fees (save up to 50%) • Discounted Professional Indemnity Insurance for registered members (a saving worth more than the cost of your membership) • PsychXchange jobs board and tailored email notification service

  12. Join today.Pick up an application form or go towww.psychology.org.au/journey

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