to contribute to the professional support of members by providing regular opportunities for networking and professional development;

to pay particular attention to the needs of members working in isolation from other psychologists or in remote areas by facilitating their access to professional resources.

to organise regular meetings for members at which there will be presentations on relevant professional issues. The Association provides two Forums and a Workshop annually;

to plan and conduct an Annual Conference for psychologists working in the field of developmental disability and where feasible, to publish and disseminate Conference Proceedings;

to ensure that activities sponsored by the association are eligible for recognition as supervision and continuing professional development by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board;

to provide a library of resources developed from the activities of the Association.

to liaise and exchange information with similar professional associations;

to liaise and advocate on behalf of members with employer, industrial and special interest bodies;

to lobby tertiary education institutions to offer meaningful courses in developmental disability in their undergraduate and post graduate programs.