We are delighted to have you join our exciting professional community of like-minded clinical psychologists.

ACPA has announced a temporary freeze on membership fees to 1 October 2026. We are committed to our clinical psychologist members and understand the economic and workplace pressures many of you are facing right now. Join or renew your membership today and secure your 2026/27 membership fees at current membership rates.

To join ACPA, simply choose the category of membership below that you are eligible for, and follow the steps to submit your application. If you encounter any problems at all, please email the ACPA office.

Full Membership

Eligibility: Full Membership of ACPA is open to graduates of accredited post-graduate clinical psychology programs who have obtained an endorsement in clinical psychology.


Fee: $350.00 incl. GST

Associate Membership

Eligibility: Associate Membership of ACPA is open to graduates of accredited clinical psychology programs who have not yet completed a registrar program, and therefore have not yet attained endorsement for clinical psychology.

Fee: $250.00 incl. GST

Student Membership

Eligibility: Student Membership of ACPA is open to currently-enrolled students of an accredited postgraduate clinical psychology degree.

Fee: $50.00 incl. GST


Reciprocal Arrangement with the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists

ACPA also extends a warm invitation to members of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists to enjoy seamless membership of ACPA as part of the mutually supportive relationship between our two associations. NZCCP members can join ACPA by submitting certified evidence of their membership of NZCCP and receive the same level of membership as enjoyed with the NZCCP.