The Psychology Supply and Demand Study is a health workforce model that projects the supply and demand of Australia's psychologists over a 15-year period from 2024 to 2038. This study focuses on psychologists who are currently working clinical hours and have been classified into three groups:

1. Trainee provisional psychologists
2. Psychologists working in health settings
3. Psychologists working in other settings.

Key findings

• The national psychology workforce is projected to grow by 34% over the next 15 years. However, demand projections for psychologists within health settings indicate a persistent workforce shortage throughout this period.
• The supply projections indicate a trend towards an ageing workforce. 
• When considering unmet demand, the shortage becomes significantly larger for psychologists in health settings.
• The workforce remains predominately female.

The report is provided with a methodology paper.