Governance

Board

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) is governed by a Board of elected members. The Board governs by the Constitution, and abides by the Institute of Community Directors (ICDA) Code of Ethics and the PACFA Board Terms of Reference.

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) committees

A range of PACFA committees have been established to undertake key areas of work relating to PACFA’s mission. Ad hoc committees and working groups are also formed from time to time to work on particular issues or events.

Education Program Accreditation Committee
Ethics Committee
Governance Committee
Professional Standards Committee
Research Committee

Council

PACFA’s peak policy and strategy making body is the PACFA Council which is made up of two delegates from each Member Association, the Board, Branches, and Colleges. The PACFA Council sets the broad strategic directions for PACFA and makes decisions about key policy issues for the organisation.

The PACFA Council meet twice a year in May and October. It is the forum for considering and discussing strategic priorities and policy issues and making decisions on proposals affecting PACFA and the counselling and psychotherapy profession.

The 2024 PACFA Board, Council and AGM meeting schedule is as follows:

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February	Board	in person
Saturday 20 April	Board	via Zoom
Friday 17 May	Board	via Zoom
Saturday 18 May	Council	via Zoom
Friday 21 June	Board	via Zoom
Saturday 27 & Saturday 28 July	Board	via Zoom
Friday 20 September	Board	via Zoom
Friday 11 October	Board	via Zoom
Saturday 12 October	Council	via Zoom
Saturday 12 October	AGM	via Zoom
Saturday 23 November	Board	via Zoom