National Forum on proposed national registration standards and other matters
The Psychology Board of Australia has organised a national forum to be held from 3pm to 5pm on 19 November 2009 in Melbourne for interested stakeholders. The forum will outline the proposals in the consultation paper and invite questions and comments from the floor. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to indicate their interest in attending. Places in the forum are limited so those interested in attending should RSVP by close of business on 10 November 2009 to: natboards@dhs.vic.gov.au. |
Practice protection for psychological tests
In its submission on the proposed national legislation (draft Bill B), the PRBV requested that the bill include practice protection for psychological tests to ensure that only registered general and specialist psychologists carry out the assessment of the results of psychological testing. The Council of Psychologists Registration Boards of Australasia (CPRB) also requested this inclusion. The PRBV response to draft Bill B can be found here and the CPRB response can be found via this link. |
Revised Supervision Guidelines – 1 December 2009
The revised Supervision Guidelines for the PRBV’s Supervised Practice Program have recently been approved by the Minister for Health. Provisional psychologists and supervisors affected by the changes will receive a letter from the PRBV shortly. Provisional psychologists currently undertaking the Supervised Practice Program, supervisors and all new applications for provisional registration must comply with the revised Guidelines. For a list of the key changes to the Guidelines please click here (PDF). To view and/or download the new Guidelines please click here (PDF). The PRBV recommends that all current and prospective provisional psychologists and supervisors read the Guidelines to fully understand the requirements of the Supervised Practice Program.
The PRBV will hold several information sessions for supervisors in November to assist in making a smooth transition to the new Guidelines. The dates for these sessions will be provided in the PRBV’s letter. |
First Meeting of the Psychology Board of Australia - 20 September 2009
The first Communique of the Psychology Board of Australia highlights upcoming consultation with the profession and community in relation to national registration standards. For details click here. |
CEO of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Announced
The PRBV would like to congratulate Mr Martin Fletcher on his appointment as CEO of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (National Agency). The National Agency is the operational body providing administrative support to the 10 National Boards. For further information regarding Mr Fletcher’s appointment please visit: www.ahpra.gov.au. |
Members of the Psychology Board of Australia Announced
We are pleased to announce that Ms Kaye Frankcom, President and Ms Fiona McLeod, Community Member of the PRBV have been appointed members of the Psychology Board of Australia. Other practitioner members of the inaugural National Board are Associate Professor Brin Grenyer appointed as Chair (NSW); Professor Alfred Allan (WA); Mr Geoff Gallas (ACT); Professor Gina Geffen (QLD); Dr Shirley Grace (NT); Ms Ann Stark (TAS); and Mr Radomir Stratil (SA). Other community members are Ms Antonia Dunne, Mrs Irene Hancock and Mr Christopher O’Brien. For further information regarding the members of the other nine national health boards please visit www.ahpra.gov.au. |
Response to draft Bill B
The PRBV has submitted its response to the exposure draft of the proposed legislation for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. To view the PRBV response please click here. Other submissions received by the National Health Workforce Taskforce are available on its website via this link. |
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The winter 2009 issue of the Dialogue Newsletter is available now
This issue includes an update on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, information regarding the update of the Supervision Guidelines for provisional psychologists and their supervisors and a review of registration and notification matters for 2008. |
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Revised Form G4
The “Application for general registration after a lapse in registration” has been revised to include an additional requirement to the Checklist of Requirements. The new Form G4 is currently available. Any older versions of Form G4 submitted to the Board will not be accepted from 1 July 2009. |
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2008 Annual Report
The Board's annual report of its operations for 2008 is now available. |
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Case Study Evaluation and Feedback Form
To assist communication with provisional registrants and their supervisors, the Board has now introduced a Case Study Evaluation and Feedback Form. The form sets out the important elements of commonly accepted psychological practice encapsulated in the six core Competencies, which are considered essential for general registration. If case studies do not meet the standard required by the Board, feedback will be provided via the form to the provisional psychologist and his or her supervisor.
Please note, there is not a “pass mark” for case studies. Case studies are assessed against each of the required elements. It is the overall demonstration of the provisional psychologist’s understanding and application of the Competencies which is considered when determining if the case studies are acceptable to the Board. |
Provisional Registration
The Board has recently written to all provisional psychologists advising them of the purpose and requirements of provisional registration. For further information regarding provisional registration please click here. |
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Emergency Psychological Assistance
The Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria (PRBV) offers its condolences to those practitioners and their clients affected by the tragedy of the ongoing bushfire emergency. For those psychologists wishing to offer their assistance in this emergency the Australian Psychological Society (APS) has advised us that they are working with authorities to coordinate the provision of psychological assistance as required. Interested psychologists are requested to contact the APS at disasterregister@psychology.org.au or alternatively refer to the APS website http://www.psychology.org.au for any further information. |
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December 2008 Edition of Dialogue Newsletter Now Available
Please click on the following link to access the latest PRBV newsletter. |
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End of the Interim Guidelines for Supervision
The Interim Guidelines for Supervision will be closing as of 1 January 2009. Provisional Psychologists currently training under the Interim Guidelines for Supervision must transition to the 2005 Supervision Guidelines by 1 January 2009. The Board's policy is available via the following link (PDF). Please click on the following link for a list of frequently asked questions. |
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Processing timeframes for applications/submissions
Due to the large volume of applications received, the Board no longer proposes to enforce a cut-off date for submissions, but rather a maximum application processing period of eight working weeks. Please refer to page 4 of the September 2008 edition of the Dialogue Newsletter for further information. (PDF) |
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'Health Matters for Psychologists: A Guide for Maintaining your Mental and Physical Health' - Now Available
Please click on the following link to access the new comprehensive health guide developed by the Board for general and provisional psychologists. (PDF) |
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Changes in Relation to Recognised Supervisor Status and University Higher Degree Placement Supervisors.
On 11 June 2008, the Board introduced a significant policy change. University placement supervisors who are supervising university higher degree placement students no longer require Board-approved recognised 'S' supervisor status. Please click on the following link for more information. (PDF) |
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Notice to All Provisional Psychologists. Important Information Regarding Independent Private Practice.
All provisional psychologists, irrespective of their registration pathway are encouraged to be aware of important changes to the Board's policy in relation to independent private practice. Please refer to page 4 of the March 2008 Dialogue Newsletter, available via the following link. (PDF Document). |
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Changes to 2005 Supervision Guidelines in relation to Direct Observation and Independent Private Practice.
Important changes in relation to direct observation and independent private practice have been incorporated into the 2005 Supervision Guidelines (sections 2.7 and 4.8). Please refer to the relevant sections via the following link. (PDF Document). |
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Information for Overseas Applicants.
Please click on the following link for more information regarding the registration requirements for applicants applying on the basis of overseas qualifications and/or experience. |
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Registration Requirements for Higher Degree Students.
Please click on the following link for more information regarding the registration requirements for university higher degree students under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 (Vic). |
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Provisional Supervision (4+2) Registrants & Recognised Supervisors.
Please note that a revised supervision plan form (P4) has been published. Prospective supervision applicants and their supervisors need to ensure that they complete the latest version of this form. This should be completed electronically and then printed out and signed. Please click on the following link for more information. |
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Call for Expressions of Interest from Registered Psychologists to be Included on a List of Potential Performance Assessors.
The Board is now calling for expressions of interest from registered psychologists who have a minimum of ten years relevant specialist practice (preferably with additional qualifications) to be included on a list of potential performance assessors. The Board invites psychologists with specialist practice in all branches of psychology to respond. Please follow link for more information. |
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Registration Mail.
As of 1st September 2007 the Board will be emailing (or posting where necessary) acknowledgment letters to all supervisor psychologists, psychologists and provisional psychologists who make a submission to the Registration Department. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of any paperwork submitted for registration (including additional qualifications to be added to the Register and applications for approval as a supervisor) you should contact the Board to ensure that your paperwork has not been misdirected. |
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Revision to Policy in Relation to Incomplete Degrees.
The Board has revised its policy in relation to incomplete degrees. There is now an avenue to general registration for applicants who have successfully completed the coursework and practicum components of their APAC approved combined Masters/PhD course and who have submitted the final version of their thesis for examination - please refer to the following link. |
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Individual Registered Supervisor Applications - Duration of Required General Registration.
Until recently, the Board has allowed some minor flexibility in relation to the requirement that applicants for supervisor registration have held general registration for a minimum of 5 years (or 4 years if the applicant holds a DPsych). Whilst the Board was previously prepared to sometimes overlook a shortfall of 2 or three months, this will no longer be accepted unless extenuating circumstances are formally approved by the Board in a particular case. See link for forms page. |
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BSc (Hons) (Psychophysiology/Psychology) Course at Swinburne University - Issues Concerning Eligibility for Registration.
Prospective applicants for provisional registration who enrolled on this course prior to 1 June 2006 and who can provide evidence of completion are deemed eligible to apply for registration in certain limited circumstances, outlined via the following link. If you enrolled on this course on 1 June 2006 or later, then it is not admissible as a fourth year for the purposes of registration. |
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