Resources to support the VU Bachelor of Psychology / Psychological Studies
Psychiatry (2020) eBook
is Australia's peak psychology body. It advocates for psychological services to support health and wellbeing in Australia, sets benchmarks for professional ethical conduct, and conducts international assessments for study or skilled migration programs.
The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA)
works for equitable participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the psychology profession in Australia. It provides representation and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists and psychology students; and contributes leadership and expertise on issues related to social and emotional wellbeing and mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
is a peak body for counselling and psychotherapy in Australia. It offers accreditation, professional development and growth, ethical conduct, and high standards in education and practice
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability & Ageing has information about mental health policies and programs in Australia as well as information about Australia's mental health workforce and careers
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
is an Australian Government Research Institute that informs government policy and delivery of family services.
AIFS' research findings are available on their website in a variety of forms; reports, factsheets, journal articles.
The Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Australian Government Statistical Data on the Population. Including. demography, labour, health, education, and more.
Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
Open Data for Australian researchers, multidisciplinary
