Information for Students

Are you considering a career as a clinical psychologist? Are you seeking advice and support and training? Are you confused about the procedures for registration and practice as a psychologist? Contact the Australian College of Clinical Psychology.

Why the ACCP?

The College is a non-profit organisation committed to assisting students who intend to undertake a career in clinical psychology. Any undergraduate psychology student is eligible for student membership of the ACCP.
The College aims to provide a meeting place and networking opportunities for psychologists as well as a body able to represent clinical psychologists. It is run by practitioners for practitioners and is a great means of establishing networks when you need to find a supervisor or an internship.
The College provides a significant training role to its members. The training is focussed on areas of psychology relevant to the actual practice of psychology. Some examples of training courses include; chronic pain management, personality disorders, hypnosis and forensic psychology. Each Branch of the College organises local skills training and Professional development courses for members. In addition, the National Executive, located in Canberra has a library of training sessions on videotape available on loan for a small fee.
The College has established a Faculty tasked with designing and delivering a Clin Psy D. This course is a professional doctorate rather than an academic degree and is aimed at providing the successful applicant with effective skills and abilities in the practice of psychology.

Membership

Any undergraduate psychology student is eligible for student membership of the ACCP. While the benefits of membership in a professional organisation such as the ACCP or the APS are substantial, membership is not a requirement of legal registration as a psychologist. All practising psychologists must be registered with the relevant State or Territory Registration Boards.
The College has Branches across Australia and is creating more each year. In addition it has a Remote Membership Scheme for those applicants who do not have a Branch nearby. If you would like further information contact on your local branch please contact your local branch president.
As a student of psychology, membership of the College can provide you with a direct contact with psychological practitioners and give you and input into issues affecting the practice of psychology.
The college produces a bimonthly Bulletin. It offers valuable insight into current issues and trends amongst practitioners, as well as providing a forum for members. Students who have completed their fourth year can use the Bulletin to advertise free of charge when seeking internships or supervision.
The College also has an Email Forum on the Internet for quick distribution of information and discussion of practical issues involved in psychology, which is for the exclusive use of members.

For more information contact

The Student Affairs Co-ordinator
GPO Box 3583
Manuka ACT 2603
Phone: (02) 8250 2501
or (02)9990 3030

or email the Student Coordinator