Area of Practice Endorsement Program

Area of Practice Endorsement

If you are ready to undertake your Area of Practice Endorsement Program, we are ready to support you. Professional Development and Board Approved Supervision is available now to get you started. Use this page to navigate your program.

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The Program

Psychologists with general registration can obtain endorsement in various approved areas of practice through either a higher education postgraduate pathway or a bridging qualification. These endorsed areas include clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, community psychology, counseling psychology, educational and developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organisational psychology, and sport and exercise psychology. If individuals have gained general registration through an internship, they can access a bridging program to achieve endorsement. Detailed information on these pathways is available on the PsyBA website through the 'Pathways to endorsement' flowchart.

(AHPRA) GUIDELINES FOR AOPE

Clinical Neuropsychology

A clinical neuropsychologist assumes the role of a cognitive investigator, possessing a profound understanding of how brain-related issues can significantly influence an individual's mental processes and behavior. Whether the concern pertains to a head injury, Alzheimer's disease, or learning disabilities, clinical neuropsychologists leverage specialized assessments and their deep expertise to diagnose and devise strategies for individuals and their families. They function as guides, equipping individuals to confront life's challenges with a more comprehensive comprehension of their cognitive functions. Importantly, clinical neuropsychologists are not limited to academia; they actively contribute to clinical settings, working within hospitals, clinics, and engaging in vital research endeavors aimed at enhancing the functionality of the human brain.

To provide a more detailed perspective, clinical neuropsychologists generate psychological data that empowers them to offer their services to a diverse range of client groups. This includes members of the public and their families who are grappling with cognitive impairments, medical practitioners seeking expert insights, educators and counselors addressing learning difficulties, allied health professionals, disability advocates, and those involved in medico-legal, health insurance, and compensation fields.

These professionals play a pivotal role in addressing a spectrum of cognitive challenges that encompass learning deficits, memory impairments, attention disorders, reading difficulties, language-related issues, problem-solving capabilities, decision-making processes, personality changes, as well as impulse and behavioral control. Such cognitive issues can arise from various sources, including genetic anomalies, neurodevelopmental factors, infectious diseases, vascular injuries, degenerative conditions, drug and alcohol-induced neurotoxicity, psychiatric disorders, and physical traumas, such as brain injuries resulting from accidents like those involving motor vehicles.

Clinical Psychology

Community Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Educational and Developmental Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Organisational Psychology

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Apply for Principal Supervision

We've made it easy for you to get the principal supervision you need for your Area of Practice Endorsement. You can choose between the All in One Membership or pay-as-you-go hourly supervision. When you're ready to begin, just click the button, and we'll take care of everything to make it as straightforward as possible for you.

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Supervision for the AoPE is required at a minimum rate of 40 hours per full-time equivalent year of psychological practice (and at least 10 hours a year for registrars taking a leave of absence for part of the year). Pick the supervision level that suits you best. And if you choose to subscribe, you can top up for extra support wherever you think it's necessary.

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$89 per/group session
$189 per/h individual supervision
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1 hour Fortnightly Supervision Subscription

$172 per f/night

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24 hours individual supervision per annum
Regular recurring appointment time
48 weeks fortnightly supervision per annum
4 weeks leave allowance
ability to purchase professional development if you choose

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1 hour Weekly Supervision Subscription

$343 per f/night

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48 hours individual supervision per annum
Regular recurring appointment time
48 weeks weekly supervision per annum
4 weeks leave allowance
ability to purchase professional development if you choose

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Top Up Your Supervision (1h)

Do you need extra supervision? Add 1 hour of individual supervision with your Principal or Secondary Supervisor to get some extra support!

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Top Up Your Supervision (5h)

Do you need extra supervision? Add 1 hour of individual supervision with your Principal or Secondary Supervisor to get some extra support!

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Alumni Professional Development Package

Exclusive opportunity reserved just for psychologists! Unlock the Alumni Special Offer, a premium package that grants you access to our extensive on-demand workshop library.

What sets this offer apart is that it includes six additional bonus workshops not available for separate purchase. All of this, for an exceptionally affordable annual fee of just $297.

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Our Team of Endorsed Board Approved Supervisors

Psychology Hub boasts a team of highly skilled supervisors who are approved to provide principal supervision for registrar programs. Their commitment to professional development makes them invaluable mentors for psychologists completing their AOPE.

Antanita Chrysostom

Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Working with Separated Families
Working with Children
Intervention with Trauma
Risk Assessment
Working with AOD
Acute Adult Mental Health Disorders

Brent Munro

Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Intervention and Treatment Planning
Intervention with Trauma
Working with Children
Gender Diverse Clients
Working with Separated Families
Working with/in Schools
Working with AOD

Deena Cooper

Educational and Developmental Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Assessments for Diagnosis
Psychometric Assessment
Neurodiverse Clients
Intervention and Treatment Planning
Working with Children
Working with Survivors of DV

Li Lian Koh

Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Intervention and Treatment Planning
Intervention with Trauma
Risk Assessment (Self Harm/ Suicide)
Correctional Facilities
Working with AOD
Working with Survivors of DV
Acute Adult Mental Health Disorders

Dr. Lisa Studman

Educational & Development & Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

NDIS including PBS Plans
Intervention with ASD
Working with Separated Families
Working w/ Survivors of CSA
Working with Survivors of DV
Acute Adult Mental Health Disorders

Dr. Marion Barton

Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Eating Disorders
Intervention with Trauma
Working with Separated Families
Risk assessment
Working with Survivors of DV
Working with Survivors of CSA
Working with late adulthood

Meaghan Poulton

Organisational Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Ethical and Professional Issues
Intervention and Treatment Planning
Working with Adults
Working with Indigenous Clients
Working with Disability
Occupational Rehabilitation
Acute Adult Mental Health Disorders

Natalia Whiteman

Educational and Developmental Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Working with Eating Disorders
Neurodiverse Clients
Intervention and Treatment Planning
Working with Children
Working with schools
Working with Survivors of DV

Natalie Muldoon

Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Working with Children
Intervention with ASD
NDIS including PBS Plans
Masters Interview Preparation
Assessments for Diagnosis
Working with/in Schools
Risk Assessment (Self Harm/ Suicide)

Riana Losung

Organisational Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Working with Adults
Working with Disability
Intervention with Trauma
NDIS including PBS Plans
Working with Survivors of DV
Risk Assessment
Occupational Rehabilitation

Dr. Sean Dicks

Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Registrar Program Supervisor
(Independent Contractor)

Risk Assessment (Self Harm/ Suicide)
Working with Adolescence
Neurodiverse Clients
Intervention with Trauma
Gender Diverse Populations
Working with Separated Families
Working with Survivors of DV