“Teaching our clients, the skills of mindfulness have certainly been linked with numerous benefits; psychological, physiological and relational. Yet, not only is mindfulness practice helpful…
Read More How mindfulness can help you as the practitioner in the therapy room – by Samantha Clarke>
I remember receiving Kathryn’s piece on mindfulness when we first ran the #MindfulMay theme in 2017. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to…
Read More Self-care now an official Physician’s Pledge – by Kathryn Choules>
I’m not here to say whether mindfulness may be right or wrong for you. Only you can explore that for yourself. However, I would really,…
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has advocated for the implementation of the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Mental Health and…
Psychologists play a vital if somewhat low profile role within Australia’s fast growing healthcare sector. They do this by helping their patients understand and effectively…
Read More What Makes a Good Psychologist? Advice for Psychology Students>
The Boards of three of the major health care professions; occupational therapy, pharmacy and psychology; have recently launched their new competency standards, assessment guidelines, and…
“I love being a psychologist. There is nothing more thrilling than seeing someone turn their life around through more effective thinking and behaving. It’s all…
Read More Psychologist Tracey McGrath on what she loves about guiding clients to happiness>
This February we wanted to celebrate love not just on Valentine’s Day, but all month long. We wanted to know what it is that psychologists…
Read More Three psychologists on their love for work and love for life>
The ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT), announced by the Australian…
2017 literally started off with a bang. And ash. Funnily enough it was the ash that made the experience what it was…… I went to…
Read More 2017 – My year in review – by Amanda Griffiths, founder My Health Career>
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have welcomed the passing of two legislative reforms by the Queensland Parliament and the Parliament…
Following on from the recent survey on same sex marriage, the marriage equality bill will be introduced into the House of Representatives on Monday 4th…
Read More A big YES from Australians and the health industry on same sex marriage>
Three days after the celebration of the World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released the report…
Read More Almost 10% of the Australian population receiving Medicare-subsidized mental health care>
beyondblue has acted on evidence suggesting that health professionals are at a greater risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and suicide, to produce a guide for…
Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) is a new $11 million scholarship program that is set to better target financial support to health professionals working in…
Read More Health Workforce Scholarship Program for rural practitioners starting soon>
October is Mental Health Month and it is important for all health professionals to focus on their own mental health to ensure they are in…
Read More The health and well-being of Australian health professionals – by Kay Dunkely>
For entry into a psychology course commencing in 2017, the ATAR ranged from 55 to 99.00 depending on the course and university. While most undergraduate…
Read More ATARs for every psychology course in Australia 2017>
Through the work of the Disability Action Group, AMES Australia have initiated establishment of Refugee Disability Network (RDN) with Occupational Therapy Australia, Speech Pathology Australia…
Registered health practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations. The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner…
Read More Reminder to check, correct & comply with professional and legal advertising obligations>
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement that people living in rural and remote Australia will be able to claim a…
