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📣 CEDP Member UpdateAs we move through 2026, there’s plenty happening across the APS College of Educational and Developm...
31/08/2026

📣 CEDP Member Update

As we move through 2026, there’s plenty happening across the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Our new National Chair, Andrea Fernandez, shares an update on what the College has been working on so far this year, from advocating for Educational and Developmental Psychology and celebrating the achievements of our members, to professional development, our Subject for Change podcast and support for CEDP registrars.

And there’s plenty more to come.

Swipe through for Andrea’s update and a look at what’s ahead for CEDP in 2026. ➡️

30/08/2026

🎙️ Listening for connection

In the latest episode of Subject for Change, we’re joined by Dr Michelle Andrews Luke, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, child therapist and academic at the University of Melbourne.

Drawing on more than 20 years’ experience working with children, families and schools, Michelle explores the role of relationships and active listening in child therapy, and what it means to help children feel genuinely seen, heard and valued.

The conversation draws on Michelle’s new book, A Guide to Relationship-Oriented Child Therapy: The Art of Listening for Connection, which offers practical strategies, case examples and 50 suggestions for building meaningful therapeutic connections with children and their families.

🎧 Listen to Episode 28 of Subject for Change wherever you get your podcasts.

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

🧠 Focus on Dementia: Across the lifespan from childhood to later lifeHow does the developing brain shape cognition and m...
25/08/2026

🧠 Focus on Dementia: Across the lifespan from childhood to later life

How does the developing brain shape cognition and memory, and what happens when neurodegenerative disease disrupts these processes?

Join the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists for an upcoming webinar with Dr Matt Kirkcaldie, neuroscientist and senior lecturer at the Wicking Dementia Centre, University of Tasmania.

Explore the neuroscience of brain development, memory and sleep, alongside childhood and later-life dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, and genetic and modifiable risk factors across the lifespan.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕜 1.30pm–3.00pm AEST
💻 Live webinar + recording
🎟️ Free for APS members

🔗 Register now at https://psychology.org.au/event/26173

📘 New issue out now 📘Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Volume 43, Issue 2 (2026), is now available, led by Edi...
05/08/2026

📘 New issue out now 📘

Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Volume 43, Issue 2 (2026), is now available, led by Editor-in-Chief Kelly-Ann Allen and supported by our Associate Editors and Editorial Board.

As the official journal of the Australian Psychological Society College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (CEDP), it showcases research that advances our understanding of learning, development, wellbeing, and psychological practice across the lifespan.

This issue brings together research on topics including anxiety in autistic students, educational and developmental psychology competencies, perfectionism, digital technology and mental health, and social media use. Together, these articles reflect the breadth and impact of Educational and Developmental Psychology research.

CEDP members can access the journal via the dashboard when logged into the APS website or app. https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rdvp20/current

✨ Editorial Highlights | Educational and Developmental Psychologist Journal ✨ What does it really mean to say that Educa...
31/07/2026

✨ Editorial Highlights | Educational and Developmental Psychologist Journal ✨

What does it really mean to say that Educational and Developmental Psychologists “play nicely” with other disciplines?

In this editorial, Editor-in-Chief Dr Kelly-Ann Allen explores the transdisciplinary foundations of Educational and Developmental Psychology, reflecting on the profession’s unique ability to bridge research and practice to create meaningful, real-world outcomes.

This thought-provoking editorial considers:
• The rich history and evolution of Educational and Developmental Psychology
• Why collaboration across disciplines is central to our profession
• The importance of connecting scholarly research with professional practice
• How transdisciplinary approaches can strengthen outcomes for children, families, schools and communities

As Dr Allen writes:

“The well-established positioning of educational and developmental psychology as both an area of professional practice and a topic of scholarly research means that it is well placed to continue forging links between professional and scholarly perspectives.”

What does transdisciplinary practice mean to you? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Swipe through for a preview, then explore the full editorial our back issue of the Educational and Developmental Psychologist journal.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20590776.2021.1956868

✨ Meet the National CEDP Committee ✨ The APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists National Committee i...
30/07/2026

✨ Meet the National CEDP Committee ✨

The APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists National Committee is made up of dedicated volunteers from across Australia who are passionate about advancing our profession and supporting our members.

Our committee represents a diverse range of experiences across education, health, private practice, research and leadership. Together, we work to promote Educational and Developmental Psychology, advocate for our profession, deliver high-quality professional development, and foster connection within our national community.

In this post, we’re introducing the committee members who generously volunteer their time to support the College and its members.

Whether you’re a student, early career psychologist, registrar or experienced practitioner, we’re here to help strengthen and grow our professional community.

We look forward to connecting with you at upcoming events, webinars and conferences. If you see us at an APS event, please come and say hello!

Also, if you are interested in joining our committee please do reach out :)

✨ New APS CEDP Webinar | Adolescent Therapy: Working with Complexity, Resistance, and Identity ✨Adolescence is a period ...
30/07/2026

✨ New APS CEDP Webinar | Adolescent Therapy: Working with Complexity, Resistance, and Identity ✨

Adolescence is a period of rapid change, where presenting concerns often reflect deeper attachment patterns, identity development, and relational experiences.

Join experienced Clinical Psychologist Tania Kalkidis for the second webinar in the Deep Mind Series: Working Relationally with Children and Adolescents. This session explores an integrative, relational approach to working with adolescents, moving beyond behaviour to better understand the mind beneath it.

Participants will explore:
• Understanding resistance, disengagement, and acting out through a relational lens
• Integrating psychodynamic, relational, and conversational approaches
• Using the therapeutic relationship and countertransference to guide intervention
• Supporting adolescents and their families through complexity and change

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
💻 Live Online Webinar
⏰ 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm AEST
🎓 1.5 CPD Hours

The webinar is suitable for psychologists working with children and adolescents. Registered participants will also receive access to the recording for up to 90 days following the event.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio.

✨ New APS CEDP Webinar | Play Therapy Reimagined: Working with the Child’s Inner World (Ages 5–12)What if play wasn’t si...
28/07/2026

✨ New APS CEDP Webinar | Play Therapy Reimagined: Working with the Child’s Inner World (Ages 5–12)

What if play wasn’t simply an activity, but a window into a child’s inner world?

Join experienced Clinical Psychologist Tania Kalkidis for the first webinar in a two-part series exploring a psychodynamic and relational approach to working with children. This session focuses on understanding play as meaningful communication and integrating play therapy, relational attunement, and parent work into a coherent treatment model.

Participants will explore:
• How play communicates unconscious emotional and relational dynamics
• Integrating child-focused play therapy with parent work
• Using relational processes to inform assessment and intervention
• Practical strategies that support deeper, more sustainable therapeutic change

📅 Tuesday, 11 August 2026
💻 Live Online Webinar
⏰ 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm AEST
🎓 1.5 CPD Hours

The webinar is suitable for psychologists working with children and families and will be available as a recording to registered participants for up to 90 days after the event.

🔗 Register now at https://psychology.org.au/event/26067

✨Thinking about a career in Educational and Developmental Psychology? ✨Whether you’re a psychology student exploring...
27/07/2026

✨Thinking about a career in Educational and Developmental Psychology? ✨

Whether you’re a psychology student exploring your options or a registered psychologist considering your next career step, this evening is an opportunity to learn more about one of psychology’s most rewarding areas of practice.

Join the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (SA/NT) to hear from experienced Educational and Developmental Psychologists about:

• The pathway to becoming an Educational and Developmental Psychologist (including online training options)
• The diverse career opportunities available across the lifespan
• The realities of working in the field
• Practical advice, personal insights, and the chance to ask questions

📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026
🕠 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm ACST
📍 The Caledonian Hotel (Bar 219), North Adelaide
🍴 Registration includes cocktail food and a drink on arrival.

This event is free for APS members and is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, meet members of the SA/NT CEDP Committee, and learn more about a career in Educational and Developmental Psychology.

🔗 Register at https://psychology.org.au/event/26100

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