PACFA Headline News

FAQs on the National Standards for counsellors and psychotherapists

13/06/2024

PACFA is collaborating with the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) to develop national standards for counselling and psychotherapy. Review the FAQs about these exciting developments.

Get Involved: Join the Consultation Process for Counselling Competencies

12/06/2024

PACFA members are invited to register your interest in attending an upcoming consultation meeting regarding counselling competencies.

Other Latest News

FAQs on the National Standards for counsellors and psychotherapists

13/06/2024

PACFA is collaborating with the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) to develop national standards for counselling and psychotherapy. Review the FAQs about these exciting developments.

 

Get Involved: Join the Consultation Process for Counselling Competencies

12/06/2024

PACFA members are invited to register your interest in attending an upcoming consultation meeting regarding counselling competencies.

 

PACFA supports AHPRA's Intraprofessional statement

12/06/2024

PACFA has joined 53 other signatories in endorsing the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (Ahpra) Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) Statement of Intent.

 

Ethics Committee welcomes two new members

11/06/2024

After a rigorous selection process, Scott Kratzmann and Ann Moir-Bussy have been chosen from over 20 applicants as the newest members of the Ethics Committee.

 

CEO attends Mental Health Australia Members Policy Forum

11/06/2024

PACFA CEO Johanna de Wever joined over 130 mental health leaders online at Mental Health Australia's first Members Policy Forum for 2024.

 

Life Memberships awarded to Pat Bradley and George Gintilas

11/06/2024

Pat Bradley and George Gintilas have recently been awarded Life Memberships of PACFA to recognise their contributions to the organisation and the profession.

 

Past President Dr Di Stow announces departure from Board

11/06/2024

After 13 and a half years of dedicated service, Immediate Past President Dr Di Stow has announced her departure from the PACFA Board.

 

New PACFA CPC and RCC digital badges unveiled

6/06/2024

The new shape and design of the CPC and RCC digital badges have been finalised, heralding a new era for PACFA members and registrants. The rollout of the new badges will commence from 1 July, 2024.

 

Spiral Chat themes for Lived Experience Leadership workshop series announced

6/06/2024

The selection of the themes for the Spiral Chats for the Gender, Body, Kinship, and Sexuality (GBKS) programme for Day 2 of PACFA’s Lived Experience Leadership Workshop Series reveals the depth, nuance, and urgency of the event.

 

One month to go!

6/06/2024

insurance.com.au is giving ten (10) lucky PACFA members the chance to win a Woolworths Gift Card valued at $200.00 when they purchase a Healthcare Professionals Civil Liability (Professional Indemnity) policy through insurance.com.au.

 

Opportunity to join PACFA ACT Leadership Group

5/06/2024

PACFA invites its ACT Branch members to consider joining the Canberra and Region Leadership Group. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to support the local counselling and psychotherapy community.

 

A Day in the Life of C.CET member, Rae Sabine

4/06/2024

Rae facilitates in a multi-modality capacity; in addition to talk-based forms of practice, they offer other art-based forms of expression such as narrative, music, drama and dance.

 

Invitation to join PACFA NSW Leadership Group

3/06/2024

The NSW Branch Leadership Group is seeking energetic and passionate professionals to join and be part of a vibrant community of practitioners.

 

PACFA President celebrates PACFA volunteers

20/05/2024

In commemoration of National Volunteer week (20-26 May) PACFA extends its gratitude to each and every one of our members who contribute your time, skills and passion to PACFA. Your dedication is the cornerstone of our success.

 

Council convenes for productive meeting

20/05/2024

PACFA Council's first meeting of the year was held via Zoom on Saturday, 18 May 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Over 30 members participated.

 

PACFA helps to shape the future of self-regulation for allied health

16/05/2024

PACFA continues to participate in discussions on a new self-regulation model for allied health, seeking greater government recognition and a more robust framework.

 

PACFA makes connections at the Associations Forum National Conference

15/05/2024

PACFA representatives joined hundreds of association leaders at the Associations Forum National Conference on 30 April – 1 May 2024.

 

Teachers Health offering counselling rebates on ARHG subscription

13/05/2024

Teachers Health, Nurses & Midwives Health and Unihealth have introduced a rebate for recognised Counsellor’s services as of 1 April, 2024.

 

Important Information on First Aid Certification

13/05/2024

To ensure your Provider Number remains active with a Private Health Fund, it’s crucial to maintain a current 'Provide First Aid certificate HLTAID003/HLTAID011'.

 

Exclusive Offers for PACFA Members from insurance.com.au!

13/05/2024

To mark the end of the financial year, insurance.com.au, in partnership with PACFA, is offering PACFA members two exclusive offers.

 

PACFA's College of Psychotherapy meets to chart course for future

13/05/2024

The College of Psychotherapy Leadership Group met in person to stragetise on key initiatives, including accreditation for psychotherapy training and refined membership criteria, reaffirming their commitment to advancing the profession.

 

Digital credential badges for PACFA members and registrants

9/05/2024

To help members and registrants better understand the advantages of digital credential badges, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs).

 

Volunteer for the Research Committee

9/05/2024

Opportunities are currently open to PACFA Clinical and Certified Practising members to volunteer for PACFA's Research Committee.

 

A Day in the Life of Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Lindy Spanger

6/05/2024

Lindy is a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, a Clinical Supervisor and a member of the PACFA College of Psychotherapy Leadership Group.

 

Tell your non-PACFA friends: join before 30 June for two free months

17/04/2024

If your registration application has already been approved, join between 1 May and 30 June and take advantage of PACFA’s 14-for-12 month promotion.

 

Data cleaning of registration records

17/04/2024

The PACFA Registration and Membership Team is working hard behind the scenes to get ready for 2024/2025 renewals.

 

Ongoing PACFA input on DoHAC's Scope of Practice Review

17/04/2024

Over the past month, PACFA has continued its valuable contributions to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Scope of Practice Review.

 

PACFA progresses towards full membership with NASRHP

17/04/2024

Fulfilling its commitment to the National Alliance of Self-Regulating Health Professions (NASRHP), PACFA recently submitted its annual report, maintaining its qualifying member status.

 

Fostering collaboration in psychotherapy training

17/04/2024

Leading figures in Australian psychotherapy, including Association of Transpersonal and Experiential Psychotherapists (ATEP) President Isabelle Rogers and PACFA College of Psychotherapy Convenor Ernst Meyer, recently met to discuss collaboration.

 

PACFA invited to Contribute to National Allied Health Workforce Strategy

16/04/2024

PACFA is participating in discussions to shape the future of the allied health workforce in Australia, contributing to the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy development.