Protect Psychology · aka Pockets of Acute Noise
Governments and regulators in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK are proposing shorter training routes, widening who can do what, and changing how health professions are regulated. We ask one question: has anyone checked that it is safe?
"Pockets of acute noise" is the phrase Ahpra's CEO used at a Senate committee. We took it as our name.
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
United KingdomA 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.