3 March 2026 Almost 400,000 young people and children have caring responsibilities for a family member or friend in Australia. Young carers are aged up to 25 years – these figures mean there is likely at least one in every high school classroom. They take on extraordinary responsibilities...
3 March 2026 The Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is currently consulting on potential regulatory models to support implementation of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Given the important role of counsellors and psychotherapists in...
18 February 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is proud to share ACA Level 2 (Masters * ), Level 3 and Level 4 counsellors are now eligible for roles within the new Medicare Mental Health Check In (MMHCI) initiative. The roles currently advertised are seeking...
ACA Accredited Course Finder Courses of study that meet ACA accreditation standards must have a primary focus on counselling. Registered counsellors and psychotherapists are required to be able to perform significant in depth therapeutic work with their clients using various therapeutic...
10 February 2026 The start of the year is a good time to review your ACA Member Portal and make sure your details are up to date. Your ACA Member Portal supports key features such as Find A Counsellor, private health fund applications and professional records, so keeping your information...
5 February 2026 Meet Tom Edwards, PhD Each month we spotlight an ACA member in the ACA Monthly Bulletin, our monthly newsletter. The Member Spotlight is designed to showcase the work of our members to you! We hope their stories inspire or spark interest. Let’s share our experiences...
5 February 2026 Finding the right counsellor is all about connecting with qualified professionals who understand ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and the standards expected within the counselling profession. The ACA Careers Centre is a purpose-built recruitment platform...