Avoiding late fees: key renewal dates and deadlines 

If you haven't yet renewed your PACFA registration and membership, there's still time to do so without incurring a late fee. Renew your membership by 31 July to avoid additional costs and ensure uninterrupted access to PACFA's benefits and resources.

11 July 2024 

Mark these dates on your calendar to avoid additional costs and ensure continuous membership…

• June 30: PACFA registration and membership expire.
• July 31: Deadline to renew without penalty.
• August 1 to September 30: Renewals incur full fees plus a $60 late fee.

Five Renewal Requirements for Clinical and Certified Practising Registrants

All Clinical and Certified Practising registrants must annually demonstrate they have met PACFA's Five Renewal Requirements. Here's a breakdown of what you need to provide:

1. Annual CPD Requirements

Complete 20 hours of CPD annually, with at least 10 hours in Category A.

• More Info: CPD and Supervision Requirements | PACFA CPD Standard 

2. Annual Supervision Requirements

Complete 10 hours of formal supervision on client caseload within the last 12 months. If you have 400 and over client practice hours per annum, complete 15 hours. No grace period is allowed.

• More Info: CPD and Supervision Requirements | Client Contact Standard | Clinical Supervision Standard 

3. Insurance

Provide evidence of current professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If covered by your employer, submit a letter from the employer.

• More Info: Professional Indemnity Insurance Standard | Member Insurance Policy

4. Criminal History Check

Submit a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check obtained within the last two years (issued after May 1, 2022). If still valid, you may reuse the check from the last renewal period.

• More Info: Australian National Character Check | Criminal History Standard 

5. Working with Children Check

If working with children or adolescents, ensure your Working with Children Check is up to date.

• More Info: Criminal History Standard | ACIC Website 

By meeting these requirements and submitting the necessary documentation, you help maintain the high standards of practice within PACFA and contribute to the safety and trust of those we serve.

Private health Funds

If you have an active Private Health Fund provider number, please ensure you renew your registration promptly and upload all necessary documents. This is essential to maintain your registration as per the Private Health Fund requirements. If your PACFA registration lapses, so does your provider number with health funds. Your provider number will not be able to be used and you will need to reapply to reinstate it once your PACFA registration is reinstated.

Questions?

For any further questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions – Registration Renewals 2024 page.

Further assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance with the renewal process, PACFA’s membership team is here to help. Contact us at [email protected] and we will guide you through the steps to ensure your renewal is completed successfully.

For more information on insurance.com.au policies, please visit www.insurance.com.au/pacfa or contact insurance.com.au on 1300 468 730 or [email protected].

Final Reminder

Renewing your PACFA registration and membership is crucial to maintaining your status and continuing to practice without interruption. Please ensure you complete your renewal by 31 July to avoid penalties. Your commitment to fulfilling these requirements upholds the integrity and professionalism of the counselling and psychotherapy community.