About the APS

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 17,500 members.
The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It spreads the message that psychologists make a difference to peoples’ lives, through improving scientific knowledge and community wellbeing.
APS members form a dynamic group that advocate for psychologists at all levels of government. They are constantly promoting the contributions psychology makes to people's health and wellbeing, and to understanding important social issues facing Australian society.

Lyn Worsley is a Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

About the College of Clinical Psychologists

The APS College of Clinical Psychologists maintains the highest standards for clinical psychology practice in Australia.  Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and mental illness. They are located in private practice, hospitals, universities, general medical practices, community health centres and mental health services. Clinical psychologists work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults. They are also involved in designing and implementing a wide range of prevention and mental health promotion programs.

Child Adolescent and Family Psychology Interest Group

The APS has a number of Interest Groups. Lyn Worsley initiated the NSW Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Interest Group (CAFPIG) in 1998, and became the convenor of CAFPIG in 2000, which she maintained for 4 years. During that time she was involved in coordinating a national meeting of CAFPIG called "The Gathering", which was held in Darwin at sunset in 2004 and in Cairns in the rainforest in 2005.