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1. School of Human Services and Social Work
Psychology and Social
work
Jerry Zhi
Current:Griffith University
Brisbane Queensland
From:Urumqi XinJiang
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http://copsy.org/
Sunday, 25 March 12

2. Introduction
3yrs+ Experience
Life in Logan, South Brisbane Queensland
Psychology in Australia
Australia Psychologist Accredited Council
Australia Association Social Work
Employment in Australia--Allied Health
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3. Some bits of myself
Completed a diploma of Community Welfare in 2010 in
Melbourne (2yrs)
moved to Brisbane for Bachelor of Psychology and
Social Work in Griffith University 2011 (3yrs+)
Currently, I’m in my 3rd year. I will be graduating in
December 2013 and becoming eligible for membership
of Australia Association Social Work
Future Plan: Social worker(AASW)- Clinical
Psychologist 1yr Honour+2yrs Master or 3yrs Phd /
2yrs internship
Sunday, 25 March 12

4. Volunteer and Field
Placements
Victoria AIDS Council, Aged Care(Melbourne)
Uniting Community Care/Lifeline ( Working
with children who have disabilities, such as
Autism, intellectual disability, ADHD etc.)
University casual staff ( academic skills,
social events and GI mates)
Sunday, 25 March 12

5. Karakan
Karakan- non-government
organisation
Working with people who
have mental health problems
Services:Housing and
Individual support
Recovery-oriented
Respect, Partnership, Hope
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6. Life in Brisbane
Logan, south Brisbane. Pacific Islanders,
Disadvantaged Community
Social Work 1 (CBT) /First Australian& Social
Justices （Critical theory, Racism, Neo-liberalism)
Differences between SW and Psychologist
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7. Psychology in Australia
“Psychology is a popular field of study in
Australia and is taught at universities in
every state and territory” (APS, 2012).
“Demand for psychologists continues to grow
in schools, hospitals, academic and applied
research settings, law courts, prisons,
defence forces, private practices, consulting
firms, market research companies - the list
goes on” （APS,2012)
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8. Peak Body
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9. Counselling psychology
Clinical neuropsychology
Clinical psychology
Community psychology
Educational and developmental psychology
Forensic psychology
Health psychology
Organisational psychology
Sports psychology
For further info http://www.psychology.org.au/studentHQ/careers-in-
psychology/
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10. Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (APAC)
complete 6yrs of education and training
before being eligible for general registration
to practise as a psychologist
3yrs undergraduate+1yr
honour( Qualifications from China will be
assess by Psychology Board of Australia )
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11. APAC Cont’
2yrs internship（Supervised, Paid
employment as a provisional psychologist)
2yrs+ Master/ Phd studies (limited
positions）
Scholarships are available for International
students (P.S for some of unis, Macquarie
Uni)
Eligibility for scholarships: GPA, English
Proficiency ect.
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12. Membership: 4yrs undergrad/ 2yrs Master with a
social/behavioural/human services/ psychological
background
Be eligible for membership straight after the study
(IELTS 7 or 3yrs English-based tertiary level
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13. Social Work
Group Facilitation Ethics and Professional Practice
Working in communities/ Counselling Psychology
organisation
Leadership
Human Services Structures/
Human Services Process Critical Reflective Practice
Social Construction of Welfare Placement/Practicum 17weeks
+18Weeks
Case Management
First Australian& Social Justice
Social work theories( Mar/
Micro)
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14. Psychology
Biological Psychology Psychological
Assessment
Personality and
Individual Differences Research methods
&Statistics
Social Psychology
Electives(Free/Listed
Cognition in both PSY and SW)
Memory&Learning
Honours
Abnormal Psychology
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15. Immigration& Career
Prospect
IELTS Overall band 7/8 in each component
Many jobs are available in the field( mental
health, disability, aged care, hospitals, rural
and remote areas etc)
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16. Q&A??? Cheers!!!!!
AASW-Social worker
APS-Psychologist(in any fields)
Good on ya!!!!!
Sunday, 25 March 12