Our Professional's Code of Conduct
In order to ensure that you are treated with the utmost respect and integrity, the kind of service you will obtain and the conduct expected of our professionals is regularly reviewed and monitored through their respective professional registration boards.
Your right to privacy and the confidentiality of information you reveal are proscribed by law, as are our obligations to you as our patients, or clients. In this way you can be assured that you are provided appropriate protection and service of a highly professional quality.
Continuing Education
Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists are required to maintain their professional knowledge and skills through continuing education in order to remain registered as health professionals.
There are strict minimum standards for annual accreditation. Again, this ensures the highest standards of professional care are maintained for your benefit and protection.
We are proud to display our current certification that professional development requirements are met.
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Forensic Services
Psychometric Assessment and Report Writing, Expert Witness for psychological issues • Civil matters • Criminal Court • Workers’ Compensation • Children’s Law (Care and Protection) • Family Law.
What is a Forensic Psychologist?
Forensic psychologists apply psychological theory and skills to the understanding and functioning of the legal and criminal justice system. They often work in criminal, civil and family legal contexts and provide services for perpertrators, victims and justice personnel. Forensic psychology encompasses issues such as: the causes, prevention and treatment of criminal behaviour; the psychology of police, the courts and the correctional system; and the contributions of psychological evidence to legal proceedings.
The APS College of Forensic Psychologists
Membership of the APS College of Forensic Psychologists is restricted to psychologists who have completed specialised training and have experience in the field. To remain a member of the College, practitioners are required to undertake a program of continuing professional development, with a particular focus on forensic psychology.
Areas of specialisation of Forensic Psychologists
Forensic psychologists use their skills in a number of different situations including: