10 March 2026 Early Bird Registrations are still open for the ACA 2026 Identity Symposium and Excellence Awards taking place on Thursday 28 May 2026 at the Pullman Albert Park in Melbourne and online. We are excited to present another hybrid event, offering the flexibility to...
5 March 2026 The Australian Counselling Association was please to be part of a great day at Parliament House in Canberra this March, as more than 55 member organisations from across Australia came together for the Mental Health Sector Expo, hosted by Mental Health Australia. ...
10 February 2026 The start of the year is a good time to review your ACA Member Portal and make sure your details are up to date. Your ACA Member Portal supports key features such as Find A Counsellor, private health fund applications and professional records, so keeping your information...
5 February 2026 Finding the right counsellor is all about connecting with qualified professionals who understand ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and the standards expected within the counselling profession. The ACA Careers Centre is a purpose-built recruitment platform...
2 February 2026 In counselling and psychotherapy, professional development is not just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a core mechanism for ensuring safeguarding across clients, strengthening confidence in practitioners, and ensuring this profession evolves in line with the evidence,...
4 January 2026 In today’s digital world, many of us spend a significant amount of time online for work, connection and information. While online spaces can be valuable and enriching, they can also expose us to distressing content, often unexpectedly. Violent or graphic material...
31 July 2025 New Rebate Opportunity: Australian Defence Force Family Health Program ACA is pleased to announce that counselling services are now reimbursable under the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Family Health Program through Navy Health (ARHG). This is a welcome...
31 July 2025 New Private Health Fund: HBF adds Counselling as a Reimbursable Service ACA is pleased to announce HBF has joined the list of health funds offering counselling rebates through the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG). This expansion is a step forward...
The Australian Counselling Research Journal (ACRJ) has returned, launching a new edition and a renewed commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed counselling research. This issue includes research from practitioners and scholars across Australia, examining how counsellors engage with emerging...
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, past, present elders on of the Lands, Seas, and waters on which we all gather to conduct our business. Yarning Sessions Thank you to everyone who attended our last yarning session on the 23 June, it was great to connect with you all...