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Government resources, institutes and organisations

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Government departments, institutes, and other organisations can be an excellent source of information such as reports, statistics, papers, research projects, speeches, policy documents and legislation.

Professional organisations

AHPA provides national policy and advocacy leadership to optimise the role of allied health professionals in the Australian healthcare system.

ACPA promotes the role and the expertise of qualified clinical psychologists to the benefit of the Australian public, ACPA’s members and the profession.

APS collaborates and communicates with the international psychology community, working hard to improve mental health and wellbeing across the globe.

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency works in partnership with the National Boards to ensure that Australia’s registered health practitioners are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise.

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.

BPS supports psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions, supporting our members through every stage of their careers.

With more than 35 member organisations, the EFPA promotes cooperation between European countries in the fields of psychology practice and research.

The leading professional and scientific association for psychologists in Aotearoa/New Zealand, supporting quality practice, education and research in the field.

The Hong Kong Psychological Society Limited, is both a learned society and a professional association of all specialties of psychology in Hong Kong. It promote the development of psychology and maintain professional standards.

The Singapore Psychological Society aims the advancement of psychology as a science and as a profession in Singapore.

CPA is the largest national association for the science, practice and education of psychology in Canada.

State and national agencies

The government portal is the best place for South Australian citizens and businesses to find government services and information.

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist issues a variety of publications that relate to the administration of the Mental Health Act 2009 as well as broader policy and strategic issues related to the provision of mental health services.

SA Health is made up of a large portfolio of health networks and services. SA Health reports statistics on a range of areas including health risk factors, mental illness, population groups, the performance of hospital and health care services, safety and quality and public health.

The department develops and delivers policies and programs and advise the Australian Government on health, aged care and sport.

AIFS’ mission is to conduct high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.

AIHW vision is to provide stronger evidence (data and information) for better decisions and improved health and welfare.