12 October 2026
PSS-10 Scoring and Interpretation: A Clinician's Guide
How to score the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10): reverse items 4, 5, 7 and 8, sum to 0 to 40, then compare with norms. Why there are no official cut-offs.
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10 September 2026
Board-Approved Supervisor: Psychology Requirements (AU)
How to become a Board-approved supervisor in psychology: three years general registration, full training in three parts, refresher every five years.
9 September 2026
CPD Requirements for Psychologists in Australia
Psychologists need 30 hours of CPD a year, including 10 hours of peer consultation, between 1 December and 30 November. Here is exactly what counts.
8 September 2026
National Psychology Exam: A Complete Guide for Candidates
The national psychology exam is 150 multiple-choice questions over 3.5 hours, scaled pass mark 70%. Eligibility, curriculum, dates, fees and study plan.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.