Promotion of psychological wellbeing
Psychology Board Code of conduct for psychologists 6.2, stated plainly and cited to the edition held, with the evidence an auditor or the regulator asks for, the common gaps, and a free worksheet to fill in.
Psychology Board Code of conduct 6.2
Psychology Board of Australia
Code of conduct for psychologists, effective 1 December 2025 (advance copy published November 2024; PDF dated 13 November 2025)
6 October 2026, our build record of the held copy: current on the Psychology Board site as read 6 October 2026
Registered psychologists (general, provisional and endorsed), from 1 December 2025. Never occupational therapists or physiotherapists, who follow the shared Code of conduct.
Psychology Board Code of conduct for psychologists on the standards library
Psychologists are responsible for promoting the community's psychological wellbeing. Effective practice means the psychologist: (a) understands wellbeing principles, education and promotion included, and draws on the best evidence in service decisions; and (b) takes part in efforts to promote community psychological wellbeing.
- CPD or activity record of community education, prevention or wellbeing promotion work
- Sources cited for evidence-based psychoeducation material given to clients
- Psychoeducation handouts with no evidence source
- No engagement in prevention or promotion activity recorded
| Ref | Held (yes, partly, no, not applicable) | Where it is kept | Owner | Last reviewed | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 |
Completing this worksheet records what your practice holds and where. It does not make a practice compliant or ready for audit, and it is not legal advice.
Related requirements
Psychology Board Code of conduct for psychologists
- 6.1Optimal services for all members of society
- 7.1Risk management
- 5.4Delegation, referral and handover
- 7.2Psychologists' performance and health
- 5.3Disrespectful behaviour
- 7.3Maintaining and developing psychological knowledge and skills
- 5.2Teamwork and collaboration
- 7.4Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Every page of this instrument
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