How the APS helps psychology students

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

2. About the APS The APS is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 20,000 members. • The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. • Provides guidance and support in many ways for its 2,000+ student members. • Undertakesadvocacy and lobbying with government and other groups for the benefit of students, members and the communities they serve. • Delivers high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs.

3. Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) The PsyBA 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 • Maintaining an online register of psychologists • Find out more at www.psychologyboard.gov.au “The registration board”

4. 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 online and receive up to 15 months membership for the price of 12* plus enjoy instant access to exclusivemember-only content on the APS website. • Receive a free copy of the APS Code of Ethics and the Ethical Guidelines bookletsupon joining, (normally $71.50 for non-members). * If you join between 11 February and 31 May 2013. See APS website for more details.

5. Student member benefits APS student members benefit from the large range of products and services, including: • Latest industry developments via free copies of InPsych magazine and APS Matterse-newsletter. • Free subscription to Australian Journal of Psychology or Australian Psychologist. • Discounted rates for APS conferences and events. • Free access to the online EBSCO psychology database.

6. Study and Career Support The APS provides a range of resources and information to guide students on their journey in the following ways: • Psych Student HQ on the APS website – career and study information including Ask APS and Psychologists’ Stories • Psych Student HQ Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/APSstudents • Twitter and LinkedIn • Awards and Scholarships

7. Networking The APS enables student members to connect with one another, and registered psychologists, fostering an active psychology community through: • Social media • Student mentoring events • Conferences • 9 Colleges • 40 local Branches, and • 41 Interest Groups

8. Once you graduate... The APS continues its financial and professional commitment to newly graduated psychologists early in their career, offering support in the following ways: • Reduced APS membership fees when upgrading (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 notifications.

9. Once you graduate... The APS continues its financial and professional commitment to newly graduated psychologists early in their career, offering support in the following ways: • College Supervisors Directory. • Branch and College member directories for networking and peer consultation. • APS Online CPD logging tool. • AskAPS phone service and email support for member assistance and professional advisory matters.

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

11. Join online today atwww.psychology.org.au/join