Regulating Australia’s psychologists

The Psychology Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia's psychologists are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise. Public safety is our priority. 

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The Psychology Board of Australia supports safe practice by publishing regulatory standards, codes, guidelines, updates and other resources for practitioners, employers, students and the public.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.

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REGISTRATION

Graduate registration now open
If you’re completing an approved course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
Learn more
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BOARD NEWS

2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Psychology Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s psychologists.
Read the report
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More flexibility for English language skills
Get to know the updated Registration Standard: English Language Skills before it comes into effect in by April 2025.
Read the standard

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

GET INVOLVED

Public consultations

REGISTRATION

Codes and guidelines

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

Call for applications – Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

BOARD NEWS

Code of conduct for psychologists released

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your psychologist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

What to expect if a concern is raised about you

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Resources for interns

Search for a supervisor

Information about the national psychology exam

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Translations available

Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.

REGISTRATION

Continuing professional development

About CPD

CPD registration standard

CPD guidelines

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

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EDUCATION

Search approved programs of study

Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.

EMPLOYER SERVICES

Check the credentials of your health employees and sign up for alerts

Practitioner information exchange (PIE)

Check employee registration status

Check multiple registrations

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LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

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REGISTRATION

Late renewal now open
Did you forget to renew your registration? We are in the late period and psychologists have until 31 December to renew; late fees now apply.
Renew now
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BOARD NEWS

2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Psychology Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s psychologists.
Read the report
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PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including psychologists.
Access resources
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BOARD NEWS

Apply now to join the Board

There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from Western Australia arising on the Board.

Learn more

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

GET INVOLVED

Public consultations

REGISTRATION

Codes and guidelines

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

Call for applications – Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

BOARD NEWS

Code of conduct for psychologists released

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Resources for interns

Search for a supervisor

Information about the national psychology exam

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

What to expect if a concern is raised about you

REGISTRATION

Continuing professional development

About CPD

CPD registration standard

CPD guidelines

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

Photo of two people talking at a table

PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your psychologist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

Ahpra_Card_nationallaw_20230518

LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

carousel image
BOARD NEWS

2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Psychology Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s psychologists.
Read the report
carousel image
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including psychologists.
Access resources
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
What we’re doing

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

GET INVOLVED

Public consultations

REGISTRATION

Codes and guidelines

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

Call for applications – Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

BOARD NEWS

Code of conduct for psychologists released

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

Photo of two people talking at a table

PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your psychologist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

Graphic of greetings in different languages

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Translations available

Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

Students in lecture theater

EDUCATION

Search approved programs of study

Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.

Ahpra_Card_nationallaw_20230518

LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

carousel image
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including psychologists.
Access resources
carousel image
PUBLIC SAFETY

Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
What we’re doing

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

GET INVOLVED

Public consultations

REGISTRATION

Codes and guidelines

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

Call for applications – Committees of the Psychology Board of Australia

BOARD NEWS

Code of conduct for psychologists released

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

Ahpra_Card_nationallaw_20230518

LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

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REGISTRATION

International psychologists
To work as a psychologist in Australia you must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Some overseas-trained psychologists may need to meet specific requirements before being registered.
Check the requirements
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REGISTRATION

Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.
Access resources

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

Core registration standards

REGISTRATION

Board codes and guidelines