PACFA Headline News

Unlock two extra months of PACFA membership

14/05/2024

PACFA is offering a special promotion for those who have been approved for membership but haven't yet activated it: a 14-month membership for the price of 12.

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.

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Unlock two extra months of PACFA membership

14/05/2024

PACFA is offering a special promotion for those who have been approved for membership but haven't yet activated it: a 14-month membership for the price of 12.

 

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.

 

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.

 

PACFA to use Credly digital badging

16/04/2024

PACFA is excited to announce a partnership with Credly, one of the world’s largest providers of online digital credentials. The digital badges provide an up-to-date story of a professional’s capabilities, based on verified skills.

 

ACCAPE future in doubt

16/04/2024

Following discussions at PACFA Council and Board meetings, the Australian College of Counselling and Psychotherapy Educators is likely to be closed due to inactivity.

 

Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes PACFA as a member

16/04/2024

PACFA is thrilled to have joined as a member of Suicide Prevention Australia to provide mental health support and fight suicide in Australia.

 

PACFA discussing the development of National Standards for Counselling and Psychotherapy

16/04/2024

PACFA has attended preliminary meetings with the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC)’s National Standards project for counselling and psychotherapy.

 

Getting ready for renewals

11/04/2024

PACFA registration and membership expire on 30 June 2024; all registrants and members are required to renew their registration/membership between 15 May and 31 July 2024.

 

A Day in the Life of Ronald Hoang

10/04/2024

Ronald is a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor and member of the College of Counselling. He works with couples, individuals, families and children in Sydney.

 

Volunteer for the College of Supervision Leadership Group

10/04/2024

Multiple volunteer positions are currently open for PACFA-Accredited Supervisors to grow and advance the College of Supervision Leadership Group.

 

14 months of insurance for the price of 12

9/04/2024

PACFA members who do not currently have a policy with insurance.com.au, can purchase a Healthcare Professionals Civil Liability (Professional Indemnity) and Public and Products Liability Insurance before 30 April 2024, and receive 14 months of cover.

 

LGBTIQ+ peak body addresses mental health impacts of stigma and prejudice

9/04/2024

The ABS 2020-2022 study found higher mental health concerns among LGBTQ people. In response, community-led organisations have highlighted stigma's impact, and called for improved understanding in mental health research and policy.

 

Update on PACFA Communities

21/03/2024

Since the launch of our dedicated Applying for Registration Forum on the PACFA Community platform, it has become a hub of activity, buzzing with insightful questions and thoughtful responses.

 

Access your CPD events through your Member portal

19/03/2024

PACFA is pleased to introduce improvements to your member portal. With the newly-added 'My Event' tab, accessing upcoming webinars is now streamlined. This feature ensures easy access to event links, eliminating the need to search through emails.

 

College of Psychotherapy update for affiliate members

19/03/2024

Following the College of Psychotherapy Leadership Group’s decision in 2021, changes have been put in place regarding affiliate member eligibility for the College of Psychotherapy.

 

Join the Australian College of Relationship Counsellors Leadership Group

19/03/2024

Do you have expertise in relationship counselling? Opportunities are now available to lead the relationship counselling field!

 

PACFA participating in Department of Health’s workforce Scope of Practice review

18/03/2024

CEO Johanna de Wever has been participating in consultations relating to the Department of Health’s Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Scope of Practice Review.

 

Update on the progress of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

18/03/2024

The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided PACFA with an update regarding the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

 

PACFA embarks on Competency project to set baseline for counselling registration

18/03/2024

PACFA has commenced the drafting of competencies for registration in counselling as part of the organisation’s commitment to NASRHP and to leading the sector.

 

Call for volunteers!

18/03/2024

The Black Dog Institute, a leading organisation in mental health research and support, is developing a Youth Mental Health Core Skills Training module and they need your insight.