August 2025: ACA Indigenous Liaison Consultant Update
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, past, present elders on of the Lands, Seas, and waters on which we all gather to conduct our business.
As we continue working to strengthen pathways for cultural safety, representation and healing within the counselling profession, I’m pleased to share a few important updates and opportunities to get involved.
Yarning Sessions
Thank you to everyone who joined our last yarning session on 23 June. It was wonderful to connect with you, and I hope to see you again at future sessions. The group is steadily growing, and it’s been inspiring to meet each of you and build these unique and powerful connections. Join me at an upcoming yarning session:
🔗Tuesday 26 August 2025 7:00pm to 8:00pm AEST: Register here.
🔗Monday 29 September 2025 7:30pm to 8:30pm AEST: Register here.
Update Your Member Profile
You can now identify as an Indigenous Counsellor or a Non-Indigenous Counsellor working with Indigenous clients in your member portal. This helps improve visibility in our Find a Counsellor/Supervisor search and allows us to share relevant updates with you.
It’s truly exciting to witness the growing community of counsellors committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The increase in engagement is a powerful reflection of the shared commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and meaningful practice.
Upcoming Visual Project – Join the Yarning Circle
We’re inviting members to be part of an upcoming Yarning Circle centred on a powerful new initiative. This project will serve as a visual expression of our shared commitment to mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and community healing.
There’s still an opportunity to get involved. If this resonates with you and you’d like to contribute, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email – we would really value your input.
As always, I thank you for the incredible work you’re doing every day to support mental health and healing across our communities.
Yowar
Michelle