Specific functions of the Northern Territory Branch

To represent psychologists and to promote and advance psychology within the Northern Territory. Our mission is to improve community well-being and scientific knowledge, and promote the highest standards of psychological practice through:

• cooperating with other psychological organisations within the
  Northern Territory;
• providing networking opportunities for psychologists;
• maintaining links with the psychology department of the Charles Darwin University and providing support for student members studying at the university;
• disseminating information; and,
• providing professional development opportunities through meetings, workshops and conferences.

Our objectives

• act as a conduit between Northern Territory Branch Members and the APS National Office;
• coordinate and promote local Professional Development Activities;
• hold general meetings to discuss significant local, State, or National issues;
• provide a forum for psychologists to network;
• encourage membership at regional level;
• act as a spokes group for the APS at regional level;
• promote the profession of psychology at regional level; and,
• promote the highest standards of psychological practice at regional level.