Insights from the 2024/25 National Survey of Educational & Developmental Psychology

Early insights into the Educational and Developmental Psychology is one of the fastest-growing endorsement areas in Australia, with over 1,000 endorsed psychologists and many general psychologists who have completed postgraduate training in the field. Despite this growth, limited research has explored the composition and roles undertaken by this workforce (see Fletcher et al., 2010), and demographic data remains scarce from government and regulatory bodies. To address this gap, a National Survey of Educational and Developmental Psychology was conducted in 2024–25. Over 300 participants reported working across diverse settings, including schools, community settings, tertiary settings, and private practice. Respondents also shared current challenges and positive aspects of their work. This study provides a contemporary overview of the endorsement area and offers valuable insights into the professional identity and scope of practice of educational and developmental psychologists in Australia.