18 February 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is proud to share ACA Level 2 (Masters * ), Level 3 and Level 4 counsellors are now eligible for roles within the new Medicare Mental Health Check In (MMHCI) initiative. The roles currently advertised are seeking...
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,...
20 January 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is sharing an important update regarding future changes to our leadership team. Late last week, ACA CEO Jodie McKenzie advised the Board that she will not be renewing her contract for another term and intends to conclude her...
Media Release For Immediate Release Brisbane, 13 October 2025 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) welcomes the formal endorsement of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Australia by the Minister of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Hon. Mark...
June 1, 2025 ACA will be increasing registration fees from 1 July 2025 . This decision follows a two-year period during which we’ve maintained stable pricing, despite steadily rising operational costs and continued investment in enhancing our services. We remain deeply committed to...
May 2, 2025 The Australian Counselling Association is proud to announce a significant milestone: we now represent over 20,000 registered counsellors, psychotherapists, and students across Australia. Reaching this number is not just about growth – it’s a reflection of the...
May 8, 2024 Article from: Counselling Australia Journal: Volume 23: Number 1 – Autumn 2022 It is extremely important that professional supervisors have a good knowledge of what is appropriate and what is not with regard to note-taking. Not only do professional...
May 3, 2024 As featured in the Counselling Australia Journal, Volume 24, Number 2. With thanks to Michael Lynch Lawyers. Professionals are often engaged to assist a party in navigating issues arising from the breakdown of their relationship. Family lawyers...
May 3, 2024 As featured in the Counselling Australia Journal Summer 2023, Vol 23 No 1. By Melissa Marino Healthy diet is now established as a key pillar of mental health. We spoke with Alfred Deakin Professor Felice Jacka OAM, the founder and driving force of ‘nutritional...
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