27 July 2026 Historically, counselling education across Australia and the Oceania region has leaned heavily on textbooks and resources developed in the US and UK. While valuable, these materials often fall short of reflecting the unique cultural contexts and professional landscapes of our...
23 July 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) has welcomed the Australian Government's decision to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme to an additional ten allied health professions from 1 July 2027, while expressing disappointment that counselling students remain...
22 July 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is inviting expressions of interest from ACA members who would like to volunteer as reviewers for the ACA 2027 National Conference Abstract Review Committee . Please note is this a volunteer role. As a reviewer, you will be...
22 July 2026 Counselling and support services are available in a range of formats. If you’re feeling the desire to reach out for help, but seeing someone in person feels uncomfortable, or you’re not sure what level of support you need, there are many digital tools at your disposal. -...
In last month's blog I wrote about graduating, becoming an ACA Registered Counsellor and being ready to go. After a year on Austudy , I had a place on the government's Self-Employment Assistance Program, registered a business name and was ready to launch Inner Gold Counselling. I had a plan. ...
16 July 2026 Living in a regional community has many advantages – strong community connection, a slower pace of life and a closer connection to nature. But when life becomes overwhelming, it can sometimes feel like professional mental health support is out of reach. -- ...
17 July 2026 With our online presence increasingly becoming a part of who we are, ensuring our professional social media aligns with our aspirations, and highlights our achievements is critical. This article provides five quick and simple fixes to your LinkedIn profile that will increase your...
9 July 2026 The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors. The ACA Board brings together a diverse range of expertise across governance, financial management, legislative compliance, accreditation, government policy,...
3 July 2026 Australia's new national emergency alert system, AusAlert, will launch in October 2026. AusAlert is designed to help keep communities safe during emergencies, disasters and other nationally significant events by sending urgent safety messages directly to compatible mobile...