9 July 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors. The ACA Board brings together a diverse range of expertise across governance, financial management, legislative compliance, accreditation, government policy,...
3 July 2026 Australia's new national emergency alert system, AusAlert, will launch in October 2026. AusAlert is designed to help keep communities safe during emergencies, disasters and other nationally significant events by sending urgent safety messages directly to compatible mobile...
26 March 2026 The Australian Counselling Association was proud to take part in a milestone moment for the profession in March, kicking off the 2026 National Career and Employment Expos in Victoria at the Melbourne Showgrounds. This marks the first time the counselling industry...
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 Almost 400,000 young people and children have caring responsibilities for a family member or friend in Australia. Young carers are aged up to 25 years – these figures mean there is likely at least one in every high school classroom. They take on extraordinary responsibilities...
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...