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Get Involved: Join the Consultation Process for Counselling Competencies

16/07/2024

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

Key takeaways from the 2024 PACFA Audit

16/07/2024

The 2024 PACFA audit has concluded; PACFA would like to offer a few reflections on the process; how the audit helps to uphold our standards; and the common challenges faced by our members.

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Get Involved: Join the Consultation Process for Counselling Competencies

16/07/2024

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

 

Key takeaways from the 2024 PACFA Audit

16/07/2024

The 2024 PACFA audit has concluded; PACFA would like to offer a few reflections on the process; how the audit helps to uphold our standards; and the common challenges faced by our members.

 

Opportunities to volunteer for PACFA’s Governance Committee

15/07/2024

PACFA is inviting volunteers with governance expertise to join the Governance Committee. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, preferably in a non-profit context. Volunteers from across Australia can participate via Zoom.

 

Update on the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

15/07/2024

PACFA continues to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive national standards for counselling and psychotherapy in Australia. CEO Johanna de Wever welcomes her ongoing engagement in regular monthly meetings with DoHAC.

 

English Language Skills Standard and Recency of Practice Standard approved by Board

15/07/2024

Two new Associated Registration Standards were approved by the PACFA Board at the recent June meeting.

 

Updates to PACFA CPD endorsement guidelines

15/07/2024

We are pleased to announce important updates to the PACFA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) endorsement guidelines, effective from 1 July 2024.

 

Avoiding late fees: key renewal dates and deadlines

11/07/2024

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the Reference Group for the Program accreditation standards review.

 

Return to Work SA Updates Fee Schedules for Mental Health Services

11/07/2024

Return to Work SA has announced its updated fee schedules for mental health services, effective from 1 July 2024. The newly-published fee schedules have been updated to better support the vital work of mental health professionals.

 

ACCAPE has closed

11/07/2024

The Australian College of Counselling and Psychotherapy Educators (ACCAPE) has officially closed following the last Board meeting.

 

New Reference Group Members for the 2024 Program accreditation standards review

11/07/2024

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the Reference Group for the Program accreditation standards review.

 

A Day in the Life of Ellie Rose

10/07/2024

Specialising in youth trauma and grief, Ellie has extensive training in family therapy and youth counselling. Beginning in the non-profit sector, she now also offers counselling through her online practice, Cocoon Mental Health.

 

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.

 

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.