23 July 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) has welcomed the Australian Government's decision to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme to an additional ten allied health professions from 1 July 2027, while expressing disappointment that counselling students remain...
22 June 2026 The Australian Counselling Association is delighted to welcome Ms Peta Pitcher, who today commences as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Pitcher is an accomplished senior executive and governance professional with a strong background in organisational leadership,...
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...
August 13, 2024 ACA Endorses Mental Health Australia’s Statement of Priorities Australia’s mental health sector stands at a pivotal moment in the lead up to the Health and Mental Health Ministers Meeting. Mental Health Australia (MHA) along with 80 mental health organisations including the...
February 12, 2024 While schools across Australia have unfilled vacancies for mental health practitioners, thousands of tertiary-qualified counsellors are available but are being shut out of the system. The peak body representing Australia’s counsellors and psychotherapists...
November 16, 2023 In stride towards strengthening mental health support in rural regions, the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is proud to announce its membership with the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). This is an important and strategic engagement to ensure inclusion of...