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Humanising healthcare by empowering practitioners. Practical writing on documentation, funding, operations, and the people behind the work.

Eating Disorder Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives

17 September 2026

Eating Disorder Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives

How to write eating disorder treatment plan goals and objectives that survive Medicare's 10-session review gates, with AU examples and MBS rules.

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Mandatory Reporting for Psychologists in Australia

7 September 2026

Mandatory Reporting for Psychologists in Australia

Which states make psychologists mandated reporters, what counts as Ahpra notifiable conduct, and the thresholds and records that keep you compliant.

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Psychologists (AU)

6 September 2026

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Psychologists (AU)

Ahpra requires PII for every practising psychologist, including provisional. What cover must include, run-off, employer cover and renewal rules.

5+1 Internship Requirements for Psychologists (AU)

5 September 2026

5+1 Internship Requirements for Psychologists (AU)

The 5+1 internship requires 1,500 hours of practice, 500 client contact hours, 80 supervision hours and 60 education hours over at least 44 weeks.

Psychology Registrar Program Requirements (Australia)

4 September 2026

Psychology Registrar Program Requirements (Australia)

Hours, supervision ratios, CPD and Board forms for the psychology registrar program, plus the approval and supervisor traps that void your hours.

Ahpra Advertising Guidelines for Psychologists

3 September 2026

Ahpra Advertising Guidelines for Psychologists

What Ahpra's advertising guidelines allow psychologists to say online, the testimonial rule, the "specialises in" trap, and penalties under s133.

How to Start a Private Psychology Practice in Australia

2 September 2026

How to Start a Private Psychology Practice in Australia

Setup checklist for private practice in Australia: Ahpra obligations, indemnity insurance, Medicare provider numbers, privacy law and advertising rules.

Mental Health Treatment Plans: A Guide for Psychologists

1 September 2026

Mental Health Treatment Plans: A Guide for Psychologists

A Mental Health Treatment Plan is not a referral. What AU psychologists need on file, the 6-then-4 course rule, and the 10-session calendar year cap.

Medicare Provider Number for Psychologists: How to Apply

31 August 2026

Medicare Provider Number for Psychologists: How to Apply

How psychologists apply for a Medicare provider number via PRODA and HPOS, why each practice location needs its own, and the extra Better Access step.

Anxiety Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives (Examples)

30 August 2026

Anxiety Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives (Examples)

How to write anxiety treatment plan goals and objectives in Australia, with worked examples, the right DASS subscale, and a six-session scope.