Company Research Report: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Company Overview
Name
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Mission
To improve societal well-being through ensuring high-quality education and training in psychology.
Founded
No information is available.
Founders
No information is available.
Key People
- Chair: Adjunct Professor John Dunn
- Deputy Chair: Professor Mary Katsikitis
- CEO: David Ensor
- Non-Executive Director: Professor Andrew Christie
- Additional Directors and key personnel detailed in the "Meet the team" section of the APAC site.
Headquarters
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Number of Employees
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Revenue
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Known For
APAC is known for accrediting over 1000 programs of study in psychology across 43 higher education providers, including Australian university programs delivered internationally.
Products
What Products Do They Offer
APAC offers accreditation services for psychology programs of study.
High-Level Description of the Product
APAC’s accreditation services involve assessing whether higher education providers' psychology programs meet the approved accreditation standards, monitoring accredited programs to ensure continuous compliance, and providing advisory services to relevant stakeholders.
Key Features
- Develop and maintain standards for psychology education and training.
- Assess and accredit higher education psychology programs.
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of accredited programs.
- Advisory services to stakeholders including the Psychology Board of Australia, governments, and other bodies.
Recent Developments
What Are the Recent Developments in the Company
- 26 August 2024: The APAC Board discussed a draft update of the APAC Strategic Plan, reflecting sharpened priorities and a refresh of APAC’s values.
- 12 August 2024: Appointment of an additional Non-Executive Director, Professor Andrew Christie.
New Products Launched
No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- 9 September 2024: Formation of a Stakeholder Reference Group to advise on accreditation standards development and implementation.
New Partnerships
No information is available.
Recent News Highlights
- 9 September 2024: The APAC Board approved terms of reference and an appointment process for the APAC Stakeholder Reference Group.
- 6 August 2024: Discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the psychology ecosystem focused on workforce shortages and public safety.
- 16 July 2024: Podcast episode discussing the challenges of teaching and assessing interpersonal skills and teamwork in psychology education.
Contact Information
- Email: apac@apac.au
- Phone: +61 03 9999 4900 or +61 0438 341 816
- Postal Address: PO Box 20, Collins Street West Vic 8007, Australia
Social Responsibility
APAC acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of this nation and pays respects to Elders, past and present, as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which they work and live.
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