Alignment Accreditation Standards Review 2025

The provisional timelines for the 2025 Alignment Accreditation Standards Review can be viewed below. Please note, although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this timeline is provisional and subject to change. Any significant deviations from these dates will be communicated with all stakeholders in advance.

Please contact apacstandards@apac.au with your inquiry and a member of the APAC team will be happy to assist you.

This review cycle will align the Accreditation Standards with the Psychology Board of Australia’s (PsyBA) Professional Competencies for Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Though the standards are unlikely to be completely different, there will be key changes which all assessors should familiarize themselves with as they become available. APAC will offer training and resources to ensure assessors are well-equipped to perform their duties.

Assessors provide critical insights by sharing their expertise on the practical application of current standards and contributing to revisions. We encourage assessors to share their expertise with APAC throughout the review period.

The review aims to enhance the quality and relevance of psychology education, ensuring that training aligns with contemporary competencies and community needs. By updating the standards to align with the Psychology Board of Australia’s (PsyBA) Professional Competencies for Psychologists and Code of Conduct, students should be reassured that they are receiving the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to practice as psychologists in Australia.

No immediate changes to programmes will occur during the review process. Any updates will be implemented following engagement and communication with HEPs.

Students offer a unique perspective and are encouraged to share their insights with the review. Their experiences will enrich the review process ensuring that the revised Accreditation Standards reflect the views of those working in, or seeking to work in, the psychology sector.

Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to participate in APAC’s public consultations, which will be open in two stages: 17 February 2025 – 24 March 2025 and 5 May 2025 – 6 June 2025. An additional survey will be released in April 2025 to provide an ongoing feedback mechanism to share your insights, concerns or queries.

All feedback will be reviewed by the expert advisory groups and the Assessment and Accreditation Committee to shape the updated standards. All submissions will be treated with respect and summaries of feedback and actions taken will be published, in line with our values of respect and transparency.

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