[Commpsych] Fw: Here are two chances for you to shape the future of Australian Community Psychology - starting online tonight at 7.00 AEDT

[Heather Gridley]

Hi folks - short notice for the first item here, but some of you might not have caught up with all the conversations around “What next for community psychology?”.


This evening's Zoom gathering is for anyone concerned about the future of Community Psychology in Australia - a number of working/action groups will be reporting on their progress.


The second gathering in a month's time is the AGM of the APS College of Community Psychologists - mainly for members, but fellow travellers welcome.


See youse soon!


Heather


Heather Gridley OAM FAPS

Community and Counselling Psychologist

e: hmgridley50 at outlook.com

m: 0419 113731

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From: Peter Streker via PsyCommunity <Mail at psycommunity.org.au>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 7:53 PM
To: hmgridley50 at outlook.com <hmgridley50 at outlook.com>
Subject: Here are two chances for you to shape the future of Australian Community Psychology


Hi All,

You can make a make a big difference to the future of Australian Community Psychology by clicking on these two links.

  1.   Next Steps for Community Psychology  - This Thursday 29th February 7pm – 8.30pm AEDT

Working groups of have started shaping ideas on the topics dear to our hearts below.  Please join us to find out the latest developments and take steps towards a new version of Australian Community Psychology.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87156884955?pwd=UFV3ZE1oWFdkOEdvdFI4ZkNHV3JuZz09

Meeting ID: 871 5688 4955

Passcode: 893841

·       Supporting the current VU Community Psychology Masters students

·       Promoting diversity in Australian psychology

·       Maintaining our AHPRA endorsement status

·       Developing new community psychology courses, organisations and networks

·       Building better communication among us and with our allies

·       Developing more affordable, accessible options for community psychologists to learn, network and influence society



2. APS National College of Community Psychologists AGM on Wednesday, 27th March at 7pm – 8pm AEDT

We would love you to join our dedicated, skillful and fun-loving National College of Community Psychology committee.  With the conclusion of the Victoria University course, community psychology is at a critical historical point and we need more hands on deck to ensure that this powerful style of psychology has a bright future.  To be frank, the world needs community psychology more than ever now.  Help us to remain a strong force.

Chair, Chair Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee Member roles are all available. They are not necessarily going anywhere, it’s just that their time is up.   We would love all states and territories represented.

Join the Zoom Meeting on March 27, 7pm AEDT via
https://psychology-au.zoom.us/j/84430070348?pwd=WD16z1hnQTLUlM8HrvjqKdMaORBUxf.1

Meeting ID: 844 3007 0348
Passcode: 233877

Please contact Peter Streker if you are interested in specific information about the committee and the roles within it. Email: peter at communitystars.com.au<https://community.psychology.org.au/events/peter@communitystars.com.au>

These are volunteer roles, and we encourage applicants with all levels of experience to apply. The APS offers a comprehensive induction and can facilitate live tutorials and demonstrations about committee operations and the available resources. As a committee member you will also have access to complimentary CPD opportunities and resources.

To submit your nomination (please nominate yourself!), please complete an expression of interest through the APS<https://form.psychology.org.au/apsonline/aps-committee-nomination-portal> <https://form.psychology.org.au/apsonline/aps-committee-nomination-portal> Committee Nomination Portal<https://form.psychology.org.au/apsonline/aps-committee-nomination-portal>. Nominations close 12th March.

More details are available here (you may need to log in to access it) CCOM National Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Psycommunity (psychology.org.au)<https://community.psychology.org.au/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=e9911d82-2214-4023-9629-018db034a46d&CommunityKey=30a089a0-92df-4150-b3eb-00b0b479f4c4&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar>

You can also contact the Member Groups team via membergroups at psychology.org.au<mailto:membergroups at psychology.org.au>

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.



Take care,

Peter

Dr Peter Streker

Chair, APS National College of Community Psychologists




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