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A walk-through of the proposal, and why the presenter thinks it would worsen the workforce shortage. Recorded before the Board's September 2026 changes. 23 minutes.
Norman Swan hears from Trevor Steward, APS President Dr Kelly Gough and Psychology Board Chair Rachel Phillips on the plan. 14 minutes.
Leanne Clarke, Chair of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association, speaks to Sally Sara as sector representatives prepare to meet MPs. 6 minutes.
Nick Haslam examines the federal workforce report's projected psychologist shortfall, and argues that part of the problem is where resources go.
Researchers found people in low-income neighbourhoods were much less likely to see a psychologist soon after getting a mental health treatment plan, and that the gap widened between 2014 and 2023.
Trevor Steward's analysis of the Psychology Board's five-year plan and how it reported consultation feedback, including worries about graduate readiness and diagnosis.
Holly Payne reports that the psychology assistant role has been dropped from the plan, while the move from six years of study to five goes ahead.
Holly Payne reports on the Psychology Board's plan to cut a year of training, and on advocates' fears that it could make workforce shortages worse.
A short video urging psychologists to oppose the proposed changes before the December 2025 consultation deadline, which has now passed. 2 minutes.