The Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology interest group provides a forum for discussion, information-sharing and communication for child, adolescent and family psychologists across the range of work settings.
Terms of Reference:
To provide a forum for discussion, information-sharing and communication for child, adolescent and family psychologists across the range of work settings.
To enhance the professional identity of child, adolescent and family psychologists within the APS and to establish a linking mechanism with psychologists in all the Australian states.
To develop a capacity to formulate policies regarding development and delivery of psychological services to children and their families, and to respond to the policy decisions of others.
To provide a medium for the professional development of child, adolescent and family psychologists through meetings with appropriate quest speakers, workshops, discussion groups, etc.
To provide a channel for communication with other professional groups.
Major activities:
Active regional groups, including WA, VIC, NSW, SA, and TAS
Membership of the 'Coalition of Australia’s Children'