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PSS-10 Scoring and Interpretation: A Clinician's Guide

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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Board-Approved Supervisor: Psychology Requirements (AU)

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.

CPD Requirements for Psychologists in Australia

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.

National Psychology Exam: A Complete Guide for Candidates

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.

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.