WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE
NOTE:
From March 2006 advice of updates to this "What's New" section of the Board's website (usually monthly) will be sent by email to:
- registered psychologists who have provided the Board with an email address
- all Psychologist Registration Boards in Australia and New Zealand
- non-professional Board members
- relevant Associations
- Schools of Psychology at the South Australian Universities
- Registrars of the other health professional Boards in South Australia
From March 2006 advice of updates to this "What's New" section of the Board's website (usually monthly) will be sent by email to:
- registered psychologists who have provided the Board with an email address
- all Psychologist Registration Boards in Australia and New Zealand
- non-professional Board members
- relevant Associations
- Schools of Psychology at the South Australian Universities
- Registrars of the other health professional Boards in South Australia
Annual Renewal & Newsletter and National Psychology Workforce Survey 28/07/2008
Applications for renewal of registration, together with the annual newsletter, were posted on 25 July 2008.
Psychologists who have not completed the National Psychology Workforce Survey still have the opportunity to participate.
Applications for renewal of registration, together with the annual newsletter, were posted on 25 July 2008.
Psychologists who have not completed the National Psychology Workforce Survey still have the opportunity to participate.
National Psychology Workforce Survey 16/07/2008
Psychologists are invited to participate in a survey commissioned by the Council of Psychology Registration Boards to gather information about the current state of the Australian psychology workforce.
Psychologists are invited to participate in a survey commissioned by the Council of Psychology Registration Boards to gather information about the current state of the Australian psychology workforce.
National Registration & National Accreditation 20/05/2008
On 26 March 2008 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for a National Registration & Accreditation Scheme for the health professions.
On 26 March 2008 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for a National Registration & Accreditation Scheme for the health professions.
Stage Hypnosis 14/03/2008
Information regarding stage hypnosis performance by Mr Peter Powers
Information regarding stage hypnosis performance by Mr Peter Powers
Revised Code of Conduct AND Revised Complaints/Investigation Process AND Performance Assessors - Victoria AND Christmas Closure 17/12/2007
The Board has included information about Family Assessment Reports in Court Proceedings in its Code of Professional Conduct & Practice.
The Board has adopted revised documentation for the complaints and investigation process.
The Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria is seeking expressions of interest to act as Performance Assessors.
The office of the Board will be closed from 12noon on Friday 21 December 2007 and will re-open on Wednesday 2 January 2008.
The Board has included information about Family Assessment Reports in Court Proceedings in its Code of Professional Conduct & Practice.
The Board has adopted revised documentation for the complaints and investigation process.
The Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria is seeking expressions of interest to act as Performance Assessors.
The office of the Board will be closed from 12noon on Friday 21 December 2007 and will re-open on Wednesday 2 January 2008.
Applications for Registration/Supervision AND Disciplinary Inquiry Update 16/11/2007
Information contained in Guidelines on Registration booklet, for persons applying for registration and/or supervision programs.
Update on information contained in the 2007 Annual Newsletter regarding a disciplinary inquiry and subsequent appeal to the Supreme Court.
Information contained in Guidelines on Registration booklet, for persons applying for registration and/or supervision programs.
Update on information contained in the 2007 Annual Newsletter regarding a disciplinary inquiry and subsequent appeal to the Supreme Court.
Psychological Practice Bill 2006 / Psychological Tests 16/08/2007
Details of proposed amendments to the Bill, and the Board's position with regard to these amendments.
Details of proposed amendments to the Bill, and the Board's position with regard to these amendments.
Renewal of Registration / Newsletter 8/08/2007
Applications for renewal of registration, together with the annual newsletter, were posted on 7 August 2007.
Applications for renewal of registration, together with the annual newsletter, were posted on 7 August 2007.
Language Guidelines for Psychologists 22/06/2007
The Board has produced guidelines for psychologists providing services to persons whose first or best language is other than English.
The Board has produced guidelines for psychologists providing services to persons whose first or best language is other than English.
List of Recognised Courses in SA 17/05/2007
The Board's list of courses in SA recognised for registration was updated in April 2007.
The Board's list of courses in SA recognised for registration was updated in April 2007.
Psychological Practice Bill 2006 05/04/2007
The Psychological Practice Bill passed through the House of Assembly on 15 March 2007.
The Psychological Practice Bill passed through the House of Assembly on 15 March 2007.
Clients' Right of Access to Records 09/03/2007
Reminder about psychologists' responsibilities under the Privacy Act and the National Privacy Principles.
Reminder about psychologists' responsibilities under the Privacy Act and the National Privacy Principles.
National Registration & Accreditation Schemes 11/01/2007
Details of the COAG proposal for a Single National Registration Scheme and a Single National Accreditation Scheme.
Details of the COAG proposal for a Single National Registration Scheme and a Single National Accreditation Scheme.
Christmas Closure 7/12/2006
The office of the Board will be closed from 12noon on Friday 22 December 2006 and will re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2007.
The office of the Board will be closed from 12noon on Friday 22 December 2006 and will re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2007.
Draft Psychological Practice Bill 2006 24/10/2006
Update regarding progress of the draft Psychological Practice Bill.
Update regarding progress of the draft Psychological Practice Bill.
Renewal of Registration / Annual Newsletter AND Health Fund Rebates 10/08/2006
Renewal of registration & annual newsletters posted on 10 August 2006 AND information/reminder about health fund rebates.
Renewal of registration & annual newsletters posted on 10 August 2006 AND information/reminder about health fund rebates.
Policy regarding English Language Proficiency AND Human Services Finder Update 16/06/2006
New policy regarding English language proficiency AND information regarding updating details on the Department of Health's Human Services Finder.
New policy regarding English language proficiency AND information regarding updating details on the Department of Health's Human Services Finder.
Policy under the new Act - Use of Descriptors 26/04/2006
Policy to be recommended to the new Board when the proposed new legislation is proclaimed.
Policy to be recommended to the new Board when the proposed new legislation is proclaimed.
Guidelines on Supervision - Accredited Training Supervisors 23/03/2006
The Board has revised Section 4(c) of its Guidelines on Supervision booklet which relates to the requirement for completion of a six year course of study in psychology.
The Board has revised Section 4(c) of its Guidelines on Supervision booklet which relates to the requirement for completion of a six year course of study in psychology.
APAC / Memberships / Additional Qualifications / Titles 31/01/2006
APAC has been established by the APS and CPRB and from 1 January 2006 will be the body that will assess and approve courses of study in psychology for registration.
The Board wishes to remind all registered psychologists of the requirements when stating memberships in advertising etc. and also when using additional qualifications and titles.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
APAC has been established by the APS and CPRB and from 1 January 2006 will be the body that will assess and approve courses of study in psychology for registration.
The Board wishes to remind all registered psychologists of the requirements when stating memberships in advertising etc. and also when using additional qualifications and titles.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
Health & Community Services Complaints Commissioner (HCSCC) 6/12/2005
The Health & Community Services Complaints Act was proclaimed on 3 October 2005.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
The Health & Community Services Complaints Act was proclaimed on 3 October 2005.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
Mandatory Reporting AND Disciplinary Inquiries 07/09/2005
The Board wishes to remind psychologists of their obligations under various Health Professional Registration Acts in South Australia.
The Board has recently published the decisions from two inquiries into the conduct of registered psychologists.
The Board wishes to remind psychologists of their obligations under various Health Professional Registration Acts in South Australia.
The Board has recently published the decisions from two inquiries into the conduct of registered psychologists.
Renewal of Registration and Annual Newsletter 26/07/2005
Applications for renewal of registration, together with the Board's fourth annual newsletter, were posted to the profession on 22 July 2005.
Applications for renewal of registration, together with the Board's fourth annual newsletter, were posted to the profession on 22 July 2005.
New Code of Professional Conduct & Practice 03/06/2005
The review of the Board's Code of Professional Conduct & Practice is now complete - new Code adopted 10 May 2005 and circulated to the profession on 3 June 2005.
The review of the Board's Code of Professional Conduct & Practice is now complete - new Code adopted 10 May 2005 and circulated to the profession on 3 June 2005.
Health & Community Services Complaints Commissioner 03/05/2005
The Health & Community Services Complaints Act successfully passed through Parliament and was assented to on 8 July 2004, and the H&CS Commissioner has been appointed.
The Health & Community Services Complaints Act successfully passed through Parliament and was assented to on 8 July 2004, and the H&CS Commissioner has been appointed.
Draft Code of Professional Conduct & Practice 11/04/2005
The Board has formed a joint committee with representatives of the APS (SA) and IPPP (SA) to review its Code of Professional Conduct & Practice.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
The Board has formed a joint committee with representatives of the APS (SA) and IPPP (SA) to review its Code of Professional Conduct & Practice.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
Nominated Email Address 21/02/2005
The Board has recently updated its Register database to include a new email facility.
The Board has recently updated its Register database to include a new email facility.
Draft Psychological Practice Bill 2004 04/01/2005
The Board has received the above draft Bill from the Department of Health, for comment.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
The Board has received the above draft Bill from the Department of Health, for comment.
(advice sent to registrants with nominated email address)
Christmas/New Year Closure 13/12/2004
The Board's office will close at 12noon on Friday 24 December 2004, and re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 4 January 2005.
The Board's office will close at 12noon on Friday 24 December 2004, and re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 4 January 2005.
Appointment of Board Members 04/11/2004
Newly appointed board members to the South Australian Psychological Board for a two year term expiring 3 November 2006.
Newly appointed board members to the South Australian Psychological Board for a two year term expiring 3 November 2006.
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