All Clinical and Certified Practising PACFA Registrants must complete at least 20 CPD hours each membership year (1 July - 30 June) of which at least 10 CPD hours must be Category A CPD.

Joined PACFA mid-way through the membership year

If you joined PACFA on or after 1 August 2023, you are eligible for a pro-rata exemption. The pro-rata exemption will be automatically applied to your Renewal Form. To be eligible to renew, you only need to meet your specific CPD and Supervision hours requirements.

Further information

For more information on annual CPD requirements, including information on the eligible CPD and the difference between Category A and Category B CPD, visit:

• More Information on CPD and Supervision Requirements
• Read the PACFA CPD Standard here
• Renewal FAQs

The number of client hours you log determines the number of annual supervision hours you are required to meet:

*Even if you have a small number of client hours, you must meet the minimum supervision hours requirement.  

Joined PACFA mid-way through the membership year 

If you became a PACFA member after 1 August 2023, a pro-rata exemption for your supervision and CPD will be automatically applied to your renewal form.

Further information

• More Information on CPD and Supervision Requirements
• If cost is a barrier to receiving supervision, please visit our Low-cost Supervisor Directory

• Read the PACFA Clinical Supervision Standard here

• Read the PACFA Client Contact Standard here
• Renewal FAQs

For the duration of your PACFA registration, you must hold current and adequate individual and/or employer's professional indemnity and public liability cover for all aspects of your practice, in all location where you practice.

Further information

• To learn about PACFA's Member Insurance Policy provided through Insurance.com.au (previously Insurance House), click here
• To apply for insurance through PACFA's partner, click insurance.com.au (previously Insurance House) here
• Access the PACFA Professional Indemnity Insurance Standard here to learn more about your insurance requirements 

You'll need a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (formerly 'National Police check') obtained within the last 2 years. PACFA uses the same standards as AHPRA. During renewals, registrants must provide a copy of their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate. 

• To find out more information on how to obtain a National Police Check, visit the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Website here.
• To find a list of Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) Accredited bodies visit here.
• To apply for a National Police Check through PACFA's partner, Australian National Character Check visit here

As part of PACFA's work advocating for greater recognition of registered practitioners and ensuring our members meet the community's expectations of safety and quality, PACFA does not support practitioners working with children and young people (up to the age of 18 years) without having gained a valid Working with Children Check Clearance. 

As part of the 2023 renewal process, members that work with children and young people must provide evidence of a valid Working with Children Check clearance. 

Further information

• Access the PACFA Criminal History Standard here.
• To find out more information on how to obtain a Working with Children Check, visit the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) Accredited bodies website here.