Benchmark Psychology

25/06/2026

Rural and remote practice isn’t just “metro practice with fewer services.”

Under the 2025 updates from the Psychology Board of Australia and expanded guidance from the Australian Psychological Society, context matters — not as an excuse, but as an ethical consideration.

In small communities:

• Dual relationships may be unavoidable
• Referral pathways may be limited
• Emergency response times may be long
• Telehealth increases access — but doesn’t erase geography

The question shifts from “Can I avoid this?” to
👉 “How do I manage this transparently and defensibly?”

From boundary management to emergency planning and working within competence, rural ethics is not weaker — it’s often more complex and more deliberate.

Are your decisions structured with context in mind?

Our latest blog, Rural and Remote Practice: When Access and Boundaries Collide, explores what the 2025 Code and APS guidance mean for psychologists outside metropolitan settings.

If you’d like to strengthen your understanding of the updated Code of Competencies and professional obligations, we offer targeted trainings to support you.

🔎 Learn more about the Code of Competencies and read the full article here: https://loom.ly/0GEfILQ

24/06/2026

"Admin staff don't need ethics training."

It's something we still hear occasionally.

Yet administrative staff are often the first point of contact for clients, handle sensitive information, manage consent processes, respond to difficult situations, and play a critical role in protecting both clients and the practice.

Since launching our Ethics for Administrative Staff course, the feedback has been encouraging:

✅ Average relevance rating: 4.8/5
✅ Average confidence applying the concepts: 4.8/5
✅ Average recommendation score: 4.6/5

Some of the comments we've received include:

💬 "I think this course is very informative and should be included as part of the onboarding training for any new admin staff members."

💬 "Very valuable and easy to digest."

💬 "Loved it, really useful."

💬 "It is a great resource and definitely helps put the Code in the forefront of our minds."

What has been particularly pleasing is that participants consistently highlight gaining confidence around:
• Professional boundaries
• Consent and privacy
• Cultural safety
• Managing ethical dilemmas in non-clinical roles
• Understanding how the Code of Conduct applies to administrative staff

If you're a practice owner, manager, or team leader, EOFY can be a great opportunity to invest in training that strengthens both client care and risk management.

The course is fully online, self-paced, and designed specifically for administrative and reception staff working in psychology practices.

If you've been meaning to train your team, now might be the perfect time.

https://www.benchmarkpsychology.com.au/course/ethics-for-psychology-administrative-staff

Supporting Safe and Compliant Services

23/06/2026

The APS's new Supervision Guidelines have finally made explicit what many of us have been arguing for years: **supervision is a psychological service, and supervisees are clients under the Code of Conduct.**

That seemingly simple shift has significant implications for supervisors, supervisees, employers, and the profession as a whole.

From informed consent and confidentiality to managing dual relationships and professional accountability, the new guidance raises important questions about how supervision should be structured and delivered.

In our latest blog, we explore what these changes mean in practice and why they represent more than just a procedural update.

Read more: https://loom.ly/7cJVvcw

22/06/2026

🎉 FINAL WEEK to access FAS EOFY Sale! Don't miss out! 🎉

For the month of June, save 50% on all annual Find A Supervisor annual membership plans.

Whether you're looking to connect with a supervisor, expand your professional network, or invest in your ongoing growth, now is the perfect time to join.

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📅 Offer valid throughout June only.

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19/06/2026

17/06/2026

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16/06/2026

📚✨ Ready to elevate your private psychology practice? Creating Impact: The Four Pillars of Private Psychology Practice is your essential guide to success!

Authored by five expert psychologists—Kaye Frankcom, Daryl Chow, RaeLynn Alvarez Wicklein, Nathan Castle, and Aaron Frost—this comprehensive book offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies for thriving in today’s evolving mental health landscape.

Get your hands on the paperback and e-book bundle for just $54, or choose the e-book version for $25. Invest in your practice’s future with this powerful resource! 🌟📖

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16/06/2026

📚✨ Ready to elevate your private psychology practice? Creating Impact: The Four Pillars of Private Psychology Practice is your essential guide to success!

Authored by five expert psychologists—Kaye Frankcom, Daryl Chow, RaeLynn Alvarez Wicklein, Nathan Castle, and Aaron Frost—this comprehensive book offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies for thriving in today’s evolving mental health landscape.

Get your hands on the paperback and e-book bundle for just $54, or choose the e-book version for $25. Invest in your practice’s future with this powerful resource! 🌟📖

Buy here: https://www.benchmarksteps.com/creating-impact

15/06/2026

🎉 EOFY Sale is Here! 🎉

For the month of June, save 50% on all annual Find A Supervisor annual membership plans.

Whether you're looking to connect with a supervisor, expand your professional network, or invest in your ongoing growth, now is the perfect time to join.

Use code EOFY50OFF at checkout to claim your discount.

📅 Offer valid throughout June only.

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