Here’s a concise update on APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council).
APAC continues to serve as the independent accrediting authority for psychology programs in Australia, operating under an agreement with Ahpra and reporting to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) [APAC About Us page; APAC governance overview].[4]
In late 2025, APAC aligned accreditation standards to PsyBA’s professional competencies and code of conduct, with finalization and implementation steps communicated through 2025–2026 timelines. This includes the 2025 Alignment Accreditation Standards Review to ensure consistency with PsyBA competencies [APAC FAQ entry on 2025 alignment; PsyBA communications referenced in related APS materials].[1][5]
Governance and independence themes have been discussed in consultation materials, including recommendations that APAC remain the accrediting authority for psychology into the 2024–2029 cycle, subject to governance adjustments by APS and broader Ahpra processes [PsyBA consultation papers; APS responses cited in APS advocacy content].[2][3]
APAC accredits more than 1,000 psychology programs across 44 providers (including some programs delivered overseas) and maintains a roster of expert assessors to support evaluations [APAC About Us page].[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official APAC communications and PsyBA updates to confirm exact effective dates and transition timelines, and summarize how they affect program accreditation for universities in your area. I can also map how the 2025 alignment might affect specific degree pathways (e.g., BSc, PsyD, MSCP) and any anticipated changes to evaluation criteria.
The APS is dedicated to advancing the discipline and profession of psychology for the benefit of members and the communities they serve. We aim to increase the impact of psychology on public policy for the benefit of all sectors of the community and be responsive to community needs and advocate for community wellbeing.
psychology.org.authe subsequent triennium. The PsyBA has presented a preliminary view to appoint APAC for one year only, with an extension subject to APAC’s sole member, the APS, making changes to APAC’s constitution to address governance and independence issues and to sufficiently support independent decision making. A. REAPPOINTMENT OF APAC AS THE ACCREDITING AUTHORITY The APS believes that APAC should be reappointed as the accrediting authority for the psychology profession for the next triennium on the...
www.psychologyboard.gov.auFirst Draft Standards Developed 5 May 2025 Public Consultation (Round Two) Opens 6 June 2025 Public Consultation (Round Two) Closes August 2025 Final Draft of the Revised Accreditation Standards October 2025 Final PsyBA Approval of Revised Accreditation Standards 1 December 2025 Revised Accreditation Standards Take Effect … How will the new standards affect psychology programs? The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) have released new Professional Competencies for Psychologists and Code of...
www.psychologycouncil.org.auInPsych is the member magazine for the Australian Psychological Society and provides the opportunity for members to feature and share their work and knowledge in psychology.
psychology.org.auThe APS is dedicated to advancing the discipline and profession of psychology for the benefit of members and the communities they serve. We aim to increase the impact of psychology on public policy for the benefit of all sectors of the community and be responsive to community needs and advocate for community wellbeing.
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www.psychologyboard.gov.auThe Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Ltd is an independent quality and standards organisation. We develop and review the standards for accreditation of psychology programs of study and are appointed by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as the higher education accreditation authority for the psychology profession. APAC accredits more than 1000 programs of study across 44 higher education providers including Australian university programs delivered in Malaysia, Dubai,...
apac.auThe APS is dedicated to advancing the discipline and profession of psychology for the benefit of members and the communities they serve. We aim to increase the impact of psychology on public policy for the benefit of all sectors of the community and be responsive to community needs and advocate for community wellbeing.
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