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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on 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!

Posted on 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.
  

Good Practice Guideline: privacy, intake and consent in private practice forms

Posted on 18/03/2024
At the recent Board meeting, a new Good Practice Guidelines covering key documentation required by PACFA registrants working in or contemplating working in private practice.
  

CPD webinar: Physical activity and mental health - guidance from Dr Rhiannon White

Posted on 18/03/2024
PACFA is pleased to announce a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event that promises to enrich your practice and offer innovative strategies for the integration of physical activity into mental health care.
  

New Return from Leave of Absence form

Posted on 14/03/2024
PACFA has developed a new Return from Leave of Absence form that simplifies the process for members resuming their roles after up to two years' leave. Now the required documents can be easily uploaded on a single page.
  

New Professional Conduct Procedures approved by Board

Posted on 14/03/2024
PACFA is pleased to publish an updated Professional Conduct Procedures. The primary intention of PACFA’s professional conduct review process is to promote understanding between the parties and enable the resolution of concerns.
  

Constitution working party: expressions of interest now open

Posted on 14/03/2024
The Governance Committee is inviting PACFA members to express their interest in joining a working party to update PACFA’s Constitution.
  

IT and marketing specialist Elliott Ainley joins PACFA

Posted on 14/03/2024
PACFA is thrilled to welcome Elliott Ainley, a highly-regarded marketing and IT specialist, to our team. Elliott brings with him an impressive repertoire of skills and experiences from his tenure with the Australian Counselling Association.
  

PACFA welcomes working party members for the 2024 Program accreditation standards

Posted on 14/03/2024
PACFA is delighted to announce the appointment of members to the Working Party for the Program accreditation standards review, which will update and develop a set of program accreditation standards to address the evolving needs of the profession.