CPMA
Psychology Practice Continuity
Protect your practice
Protect your clients
Protect your family
Trusted by Australian Psychologists
CPMA was developed by psychologists with decades of private-practice experience. Who else would you trust with your practice?
'If something happens to me, my clients will be looked after and my family won't be left with a professional mess.'
If you couldn't work tomorrow - who manages your clients, files, bookings & professional duties in your absence?
CPMA provides Australian psychologists with a secure contingency plan and, when needed, an AHPRA-registered psychologist to step in and manage the professional responsibilities of your practice.
One service. Three layers of protection.
Plan
document exactly what should happen.
Protect
securely store and maintain your instructions.
Respond
have a qualified practitioner ready to act when you can't.
Our Plans - Your Peace of Mind
Our contingency planning services ensure your organization is prepared for unexpected events. We provide tailored strategies to minimize risks and enhance resilience.
Contingency Plan
Build your own practical, professionally structured contingency plan on a secure online portal. Complete and update from anywhere at anytime.
Afforable - Practical - Personalised
Use Code 'Covered' at checkout for 50% off your first year
Plan plus Distribution
The benefits of Plan Only with the added security of having CPMA distribute your plan to your chosen Nominated Practitioner
Plan & Nominated Practitioner
A contingency plan and Nominated Practitioner service for full practitioner support in planned and emergency situations.
How does it work?
Contingency Plan Check
Where are you in the Contingency Planning journey?
Covered
My practice has a secure, up-to-date contingency plan, a nominated practitioner who has agreed to take over, and access to the systems and information they need.
Looks like you're all good and ready to go.
I need assistance
I have started thinking about contingency planning, but most key requirements remain incomplete like formalising a plan or securing a nominated practitioner.
Have you considered a free 15-minute discussion with one of our consultants to chat about getting to the next step?
Working on it
I have started the process of contingency planning but the plan still needs to address secure storage, access to practice systems, and formal practitioner agreement.
You're on your way, check out our free contingency planning guide to see what's next
Yet to start
I have no key contingency planning requirements completed yet.
Don't panic. We've got you covered.
Start with our free contingency planning guide, our webinars or book a free 15-minute chat.
Your clients don't stop needing care because you can't work.
Life can interrupt your practice in many ways
As a psychologist, you plan for your clients' wellbeing, but have you planned for what happens if you can no longer run your practice?
Life doesn't always go to plan. An illness, an accident, a family commitment or a major life change can leave you unable to work — sometimes with little or no warning.
Whether your absence is temporary, unexpected or permanent, your clients may still need support, appointments need to be managed, and your professional responsibilities need to be addressed.
Contingency planning is about making sure there is a clear plan for your practice when you can't be there.
Illness
Unexpected illness or hospitalisation may leave you unable to see clients or manage your practice.
Accident
An injury or accident can suddenly prevent you from working or accessing your practice systems.
Sudden incapacity
You may become unable to communicate your wishes or make decisions about your practice.
Death
Planning ahead helps ensure client records, notifications and continuity of care are appropriately managed.
Maternity or parental leave
Prepare for time away to welcome a child while ensuring clients' needs are considered.
Extended leave
Travel, recovery or family responsibilities may require an extended absence from practice.
Retirement
Plan client transitions, referrals and the ongoing management of client records.
Relocation
Moving may affect your ability to continue working with clients and require alternative care arrangements.
Clinician Resources
This free practical guide explains the key elements of contingency planning for Australian psychologists, including client communication, record management, practice systems, nominated practitioners, referrals, planned leave, incapacity, death and retirement.
It provides a clear framework and practical checklists to help psychologists identify gaps, protect continuity of care and ensure their practice can be managed appropriately when they cannot do it themselves.
Download the guide and take the first step towards a practice contingency plan that is ready when you need it.
Webinars
Free on the AAPI CPD library for AAPI members.
Get in Touch
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Share your details, and we’ll connect to discuss your contingency planning needs.
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