From consent to complaints: How psychologists can get legally ready for the new Code

The Psychology Board of Australia is replacing the APS Code of Ethics with its own Code of Conduct for Psychologists, bringing clearer, enforceable standards for consent, cultural safety, record keeping, and complaints. In this recorded webinar, lawyer Sarah Bartholomeusz (Principal, You Legal) explains what is changing and how psychology practices can get legally ready before the new Code takes effect.

📌 What you’ll learn

1. Why the new Code of Conduct matters for psychologists, practices, and patients
2. How to treat consent as an ongoing, traceable process – not a one-off form
3. Practical ways to embed cultural safety into day-to-day practice and documentation
4. Record keeping expectations under the new Code, including secure storage and access
5. Boundaries, dual relationships, financial consent, and complaints processes

📌 Who should watch

1. Registered psychologists in solo or group private practice
2. Psychology clinic owners and practice managers
3. Medical practices that host independent psychologists
4. Allied health and multidisciplinary clinics with psychology services
5. Service entities and room-rental practices working with psychologists

📌 About the Speaker

Sarah Bartholomeusz is the Founder and Principal of You Legal, a law firm that works with health and medical practices across Australia to help them stay legally compliant, protected and confident as the regulatory landscape evolves. She is the author of Growing a Medical Practice: From Frustration to a High-Performance Business and is recognised as a trusted advisor to medical and allied health businesses nationwide.
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📌 Need tailored advice on the new Code?

Book a complimentary chat with You Legal Senior Lawyer Daniela Cecere-Palazzo (DCP) to discuss where your documents and systems are up to, and what needs to change under the new Code:

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📌 Fast-track legal solutions for psychology practices

You Legal can help with:

1. Client terms of service and fee disclosure documents
2. Privacy policy updates (including recent Privacy Act changes)
3. Consent forms aligned with ongoing consent and telehealth use
4. Service and room licence agreements for independent psychologists
5. Governance and risk reviews for psychology and multidisciplinary practices

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Disclaimer: This video is general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. You should obtain legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

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