Advocacy

The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association (AEDPA) is committed to advocating for increased recognition of its profession within Medicare, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and other mainstream funding models for disability, learning, wellbeing, and mental health. This includes educating the public and government about the diversity of Area of Practice Endorsements within psychology; highlighting the specific skills and knowledge of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. 

Equity

The AEDPA seeks to address inequalities in the way Educational and Developmental Psychologists are recognised and funded in Australia. This includes addressing inequalities that affect all psychologists within the Medicare Benefit Scheme and National Disability Insurance Scheme. It also extends to the underrepresentation of postgraduate training programs across Australia in Educational and Developmental Psychology.

Collaboration

The AEDPA encourages collaboration among stakeholders, including professionals, organisations, government, families, individuals, and communities, to better serve the needs of those requiring their services. This includes working with existing psychology professional bodies where there are synergies.

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