Tag: APS
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APS Gender Care Statement Sparks Debate Over Evidence and Guidance
Australia’s peak body for psychologists, the Australian Psychological Society (APS), has released a new position statement titled “Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of transgender and gender diverse people.” The document was presented as an updated, evidence-informed position on psychological care for transgender and gender-diverse Australians. However, its release has prompted criticism from some clinicians,…
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APS board member accused of ‘intimidation’ after questioning mother of detransitioned son
On 26 April 2026, The Australian published a report by Rachel Baxendale examining a complaint made against Australian Psychological Society board member Andrew Chua by the mother of a detransitioned young man. The article reports that the mother, whose son medically transitioned with hormones at age 18 before later deciding he was not transgender, contacted…