Stream B | Lunch time session (Partnering with APS Professional development)
Tracks
Track B | Shaping the future of assessment
| Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Ballroom B |
Overview
Partnering with APS Professional development: Supporting education, supervision and workforce growth
Speaker
Olga Papadopoulos
Head of Education, Training and Assessment
APS | Professional Development
Partnering with APS Professional development: Supporting education, supervision and workforce growth
1:30 PM - 2:00 PMSubmission/ Abstract
Gain insight into the Australian Psychological Society’s Education and Training portfolio. This presentation will highlight how we design, delivers and assure high-quality professional development activities across career stages, respond to expanding the workforce and work collaboratively with psychologists, education providers and stakeholders. Learn about current and upcoming programs, accessing CPD activities, opportunities for involvement and practical ways to partner with APS to strengthen education, supervision and workforce capability.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• describe the scope and purpose of the APS Professional development portfolio and its role in supporting psychologists,
• identify key APS educational programs and initiatives relevant to their professional practice,
• recognise opportunities to collaborate with APS as learners, supervisors, contributors or partner organisations.
• describe the scope and purpose of the APS Professional development portfolio and its role in supporting psychologists,
• identify key APS educational programs and initiatives relevant to their professional practice,
• recognise opportunities to collaborate with APS as learners, supervisors, contributors or partner organisations.
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Education leader with 18+ years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, representing professionals in the medical and psychology fields. Passionate about driving excellence in education and professional standards.
Rina Lekkas
Program Manager, Professional Development & CPD Approved
APS | Professional Development
Partnering with APS Professional development: Supporting education, supervision and workforce growth
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM.....
Supporting health professionals for 18+ years through high-quality improvement NFP & commercial workforce initiatives. Specialising in CPD quality assurance, APS CPD Approved Program, and delivery of government-funded Supervisor Training programs—partnering with psychologists, education providers and stakeholders to strengthen supervision pathways and workforce capability.
