What is TSPA?

The Tasmanian School Psychology Association (TSPA) is a branch of the Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools Association (APACS). TSPA was formed in 2012, having previously been the Tasmanian chapter of the Australian Guidance and Counselling Association.

Tasmania School Psychology Association (TSPA) is a group of passionate volunteers with one shared goal: “How can we best support fellow school psychologists, counsellors, and clinicians across Tasmania in the year ahead?”

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Are you the sole practitioner in an independent school?

Do you feel like you don’t have a place to connect and learn from other school wellbeing staff?

Then TSPA is for you.

It is the Tasmanian professional association for School Psychologists and Counsellors. TSPA directly supports and advocates the interest of School Psychologists in Tasmania. As well as provides a range of networking, professional development and peer supervision opportunities for it’s members.

TSPA Welcomes new members for only $120 annually or $80 for a student/provisional psychologist

Why should I join?

  • TSPA offers it’s members an annual workshop series, which include 4x webinars (one a term) on topics that are relevant to our work. These are recorded and circulated for anyone unable to watch them live.

  • TSPA Talks is a program designed to offer professional peer consultation and networking opportunities for our members. These sessions are also held once a term and members are invited to join in on a themed discussion/consult and then stay and connect over a coffee or drink.

  • We strive to keep our membership costs affordable and have members feel that they are getting value. Membership is paid annually.

  • We are a passionate and inclusive community who are always looking at ways to connect and support our members. Our committee is always open to feedback and new committee members joining.

  • As TSPA is a member of APACS we advocate on behalf of our Tasmanian members. Our members also have access to various other free or discounted materials and special offers throughout the year.

  • TPSA invites all Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers and other Allied Health Professionals who work to support Tasmanian students to join

  • We aim to provide further opportunities for our members to connect on a social level.

  • Our regular newsletter is a place where we share new resources, professional learning and research relevant to our community

Complete this form to become a member

Meet the Committee

  • Kelsey Odgers

    President

  • Morgan Norris

    Treasurer

  • Courtney Hartog

    Secretary

  • Nicole Young

    Committee Member

  • Connie Buckingham

    Committee Member

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