APS Member Groups

To facilitate a national forum for discussion, peer support and information sharing among practitioners interested in and / or working with people with intellectual and / or other developmental disabilities, their families and support services. This will include, but need not be restricted to psychologists in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology and Organisational Psychology;

To promote high standards in professional development and the practice of psychology in support of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, their families and service providers;

To encourage research and publication in the field of psychology relevant to intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and the support of people with disabilities, their families and service providers; 

To generate, acquire and disseminate knowledge concerning contemporary best practice in support of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, their families and support services;

To advocate for and promote best practice in support of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, their families and support services;

To establish and maintain links with other professional groups, self-advocacy associations and family organisations whose aims are congruent with those of the interest group and which are in accordance with those of The Australian Psychological Society Limited;

To enhance public awareness of the interests of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, their families and service providers, with particular reference to the contribution of psychology;

To contribute to public debate and policy development on issues effecting people with disabilities, their families and service providers, in accordance with the policies of the Australian Psychological Society Limited;

To provide expert advice to The Australian Psychological Society Limited on issues relating to the interests of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, their families and support services.