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. ...
3 March 2026 The Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is currently consulting on potential regulatory models to support implementation of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Given the important role of counsellors and psychotherapists in...
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...
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,...
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...
The University of Melbourne is conducting an online survey to learn how the Australian mental health workforce can be better equipped to support Muslim clients bereaved by suicide. The survey also explores their training needs and suggestions to shape the suicide postvention training. The...
4 November 2025 The 2025 Health Workforce Needs Assessment (HWNA) Survey is open. Run annually by Health Workforce Queensland, the HWNA survey captures critical insights from health professionals across remote, rural, and regional Queensland to help address workforce challenges. ...