Benefits of Membership
ACPA members gain access to a range of benefits which supports them in their professional careers including:
Advocacy
ACPA’s role is to set the educational, ethical and professional standards for clinical psychologists, to advocate on the important issues which we care about, and to provide the connection and community upon which the profession will thrive and grow.
Recognition
ACPA is the only membership association committed to the advancement and recognition of clinical psychologists in Australia. As a member of ACPA you are part of a professional community which is recognised as highly qualified experts in your field. Through use of the MACPA post-nominal your additional training and qualifications are acknowledged and you are identified as a Clinical Psychologist
Community
ACPA provides a wealth of opportunities for members to network and make connections with the professional community of clinical psychologists. This allows members to take advantage of the professional community in growth, career progression and development. ACPA offers a complimentary national referral service through our Find a Clinical Psychologist directory to full members.
Events
ACPA hosts events around the country on behalf of members including the ACPA National Conference – two days of high-quality expert speakers and panel sessions that draw clinical psychologists from all over the country. All ACPA members enjoy discounted tickets to ACPA events.
CPD
Maintaining current clinical knowledge is a key part of being an ACPA member. That’s why members have access to a range of up-to-date CPD tools and resources, including the
ACPA CPD Video Library with leading Master Therapists, the
Oxford Clinical Psychology Library with hundreds of authoritative texts, the
ProQuest Academic Database for the latest research, and
ACPA Connect, our members-only forum for discussion and resource sharing.
Other member benefits include the:
Additional Benefits for Student & Associate Members
ACPA supports students and early-career psychologists with benefits designed to help you learn, grow, and safely gain professional experience.
Mentoring Program
Connect with experienced psychologists for guidance and support through our structured mentoring program.
Complimentary Professional Indemnity Insurance
AHPRA-compliant professional practice insurance (including professional indemnity, public and product liability) as part of your membership.
Networking & Professional Development
Access events, CPD opportunities, and community resources designed for students and early-career members.
Exclusively for student members of ACPA, the Malcolm MacMillan Prize invites postgraduate students to present their current research in a Three Minute Thesis® video submission. Prizes are available for top submissions, including recognition at the ACPA National Conference.