Under the provisions of the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition (WA) Act 2007 a person who has a current authority to practice as a psychologist in New Zealand is entitled to be registered to practice psychology in Western Australia.

Applicants should be aware of the Board's policy on Professional Indemnity Insurance

The following documents are in Adobe Acrobat Reader (pdf) format.

Note: These applications and forms must be sent to the Board in hardcopy format.

Download Application Forms (2 pages)

An application for registration must be made in the prescribed manner and must be accompanied by the original or a certified copy of the current practising certificate, evidence of identity, passport sized photograph and registration fee.

The completed application should be forwarded to :

The Registrar
Psychologists Board of WA
PO Box 263
WEST PERTH WA 6872

The Board has one month to deal with applications made under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition (WA) Act 2007

Upon receipt of the completed application the applicant is entitled to deemed registration.

Deemed registration entitles the person to practice as a psychologist in Western Australia in accordance with the Psychologists Act 2005.

Deemed registration continues until substantive registration is granted, or it is cancelled or refused by the Board.

Upon the granting of substantive registration a Certificate of Registration will be issued.

Registered psychologists are urged to fully acquaint themselves with the Psychologists Act 2005, Regulations and Code of Ethics.