Round 2 of the Alignment Accreditation Standards Review Will Launch on 13 May 2025 Learn More

Alignment Accreditation Standards Review 2025

Public consultation on Accreditation Standards.

Background

APAC is embarking on its 2025 Alignment Accreditation Standards Review, a critical initiative to align our standards with the Psychology Board of Australia’s (PsyBA) Professional Competencies for Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

In accordance with the National Law (2009), APAC will present the proposed standards to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for approval and implementation. Following approval, the 2025 Accreditation Standards will replace the previous Standards that came into effect in 2019.

Public Consultation

Round 2 Public Consultation on the 2025 Alignment Accreditation Standards Review

APAC is pleased to invite feedback on the proposed 2025 Accreditation Standards, developed as part of the 2025 Alignment Accreditation Standards Review.

We encourage all those working in, or interested in, psychology education and training in Australia and internationally to participate. Your input will help ensure the revised standards meet both regulatory and community expectations.

The consultation is open from 13 May 2025 to 13 June 2025. Please ensure submissions are submitted by this date. No extensions will be granted.

 

Making a Submission

Stakeholders are invited to provide formal feedback using the Consultation Submission Template, which will be published on 13 May 2025. Further guidance will be made available in the accompanying Consultation Paper. Completed forms should be shared by email to apacstandards@apac.au with the subject line, ‘Round 2: Public Consultation Submission’.

A short survey will also available for stakeholders wishing to provide feedback without completing a full consultation submission.

Publication of Submissions

APAC can publish submissions on its website at its discretion. Please state in your submission if you do not want your submission published. Submissions must clearly state if they wish to remain confidential. Published submissions will contain the names of businesses, organisations and/or individuals unless confidentiality is requested.

Round 1 Resources

PDF • March 22nd, 2021
APAC Acreditation Standards, effective 1 January 2019
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PDF • February 17th, 2025
Alignment Accreditation Standards Review – Consultation Paper
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Link • February 17th, 2025
Alignment Accreditation Standards Review – Submission Template
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Link • February 17th, 2025
Alignment Accreditation Standards Review – Process and Timeline
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