ACA Chapters 2024 Calendar
Chapters are established and governed by ACA for the purpose of providing benefits and
opportunities to ACA Members through collegial networking opportunities. An added bonus of
Chapter participation is access to ongoing professional development and group supervision.
April 2024
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| Korean | 4 April 2024 | Mijin Seo Kim presenting on Coaching and Counselling | More information & register here |
| Brazilian | 5 April 2024 | Wendy Prado presenting on EMDR and counselling Presentation in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| First Nations | 25 April 2024 | Closed to First Nations Member only – Agenda: Holding Space | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 27 April 2024 | Agenda: You’re Already Using Hypnosis: Wanna Know How? Presenter: Dr Leon W. Cowen. |
More information & register here |
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| Ballina | 8 April 2024, 6pm AEST | Agenda: LGBTQIA+ Community issues arising in counselling and Introduction to the National Redress Scheme Presenter: Ruth Langford (Counsellor) |
More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 13 April 2024 9:30am AEST | Agenda: "Domestic and Family Violence: The never-ending cycle of abuse". Part 2 Presenter: Kiran Van der Male |
More information & register here |
| Hills | 5 April 2024, 10am AEDT | April Agenda: Toni Stephan presenting on family therapy | More information & register here |
| Hunter | 15 April 2024, 1:30pm-5:30pm AEST | Diane Bischoff presenting on The Benefits of Intensive Therapy | More information & register here |
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| Werribee | 2 April 2024, 6pm AEDT | A group discussion on ‘cultural competence in the counselling space’ | More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 9 April 2024, 7pm AEST | Anita Geary presenting on animal assisted therapy Venue Building Access Code: 8671 |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 18 April 2024, 7pm AEST | Group discussion on racism | More information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | No meeting | ||
| Cairns | 2 April 2024 5:15pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 3 April 2024 6pm AEST | Stephen Belesky presenting on working with the NDIS | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 13 April 2024 10am AEST | Mark Darling presenting on neurotherapy | More information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 20 April 2024, 9:30am AEST | ACA Hervey Bay group discussion facilitated by Paul Scully on Spirituality – Exploring Avis Story | More information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | Alison Clift presenting on self-care | More information & register here | |
| Kingaroy | Event cancelled | More information & register here | |
| Mackay | Event cancelled | More information & register here | |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 24 April 2024, 6pm ACST | Dr Shannon Schedlich (CEO Siblings Australia) presenting on: Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities |
More information & register here |
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| Canberra | 20 April 2024, 10am AEST | Kate Diggle presenting on family/systemic constellations | More information & register here |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 13 April 2024, 9:30am AWST | Sandra Charters (Counsellor & Team Leader) presents on “Counselling in rural & Remote areas” |
More information & register here |
May 2024
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| Brazilian | 3 May 2024 | Jedison Wells presenting on Aboriginal culture and counselling - what not to do in counselling sessions Presentation in English |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 6 May 2024 (in-person @ Rhodes) | Supervision (in-person @ Rhodes) | More information & register here |
| Australian First Nations | 23 May 2024 | Closed to First Nations Member only – Agenda: Logos and Marketing | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 25 May 2024 | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Ballina | 13 May 2024, 6pm AEST | “What happens when your PTSD comes back? - An older Survivor’s trauma returns” Presented by Conal Healy, Counsellor | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 11 May 2024, 9:30am AEST | Immanuel Suttner presenting on mindful movement: chi gong as a bottom-up approach to emotional, for both therapists and clients. | More information & register here |
| Hills | 3 May 2024, 10am AEST | Presenter: Mark Burnard Topic: “Total Behaviour: A Choice Theory understanding of the components of behaviour in theory and application.” |
More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
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| Werribee | 7th May 2024, 6pm AEST | Applying an integrated therapeutic approach | More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 14 May 2024, 7pm AEST | Toya Ricci presenting on 'Let's Talk About Sex - exploring the taboo and mental health aspects of sex and sexuality' Venue Building Access Code: 1785 |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 16 May 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | 4 May 2024, 2pm AEST | Speakers: Zheyuan Zhang, Bolun Mao, Thamolwan Tamseree, Liu Liu, Tianyue Guo, Veda Mahambrey Topic: Global View in Counselling |
More information & register here |
| Cairns | 7 May 2024 5:15pm AEST | Supervision | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 1 May 2024, 6pm AEST | Aaron Thayer presenting on working in Queensland Health |
For more information & register here |
| Brisbane | 11 May 2024, 10am AEST | Judith Murray (Psychologist) presenting on: - Loss and Grief - Mental Health Care - Life challenges |
For more information & register here |
Fraser Coast |
18 May 2024, 9:30am AEST | Paul Scully presenting on adjustment disorder | For more information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 16 May 2024, 5:15pm AEST | ‘Case Conceptualisation’ with Misha Crosby | For more information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 17 May 2024, 7am AEST | Topic: Burnout - what it is and how to avoid it Breakfast: waffles - bring a topping of your choice! |
For more information & register here |
| Mackay | 30 May 2024, 5:30pm AEST | Philip Kemp – Local Elder of the Yuwi People, to talk about the history and meaning of the Welcome to County Ceremony | For more information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 29 May 2024, 6pm ACST | Carol Moore: Supervision in Counselling | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 18 May 2024, 9:30am AWST NOTE DATE CHANGE |
Shane Flanagan from the "Luminos Project"– The "Luminos Project" is a new Suicide Prevention initiate under the Samaritans banner. | For more information & register here |
June 2024
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| Brazilian | 7 June 2024 | Lillian Figueiras presenting on EAP – employee assistance programs Presentation in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 13 June 2024 | Sun Young Kim presenting on Music therapy and Psychotherapy | More information & register here |
| Australian First Nations | 27 June 2024 | Closed meeting for First Nations Members only – Agenda: Building Capacity | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 22 June 2024 | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Ballina | 10 June 2024, 6pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 15 June 2024, 9:30am AEST | TBC | More information & registration here |
| Hills | 7 June 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Hunter | 17 June 2024, 1:30pm-5:30pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Werribee | 4 June 2024, 6pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 11 June 2024, 7pm AEST | Dr Louise Cooper presenting on "Emotional Focused Therapy" Venue Building Access Code: 2797 |
For more information & register here |
| Kilmore | 20 June 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | 1 June 2024, 2pm AEST | TBC | For more informatio & register here |
| Cairns | 4 June 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Expressive Therapies - Sandtray and Symbols | For more information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 5 June 2024, 6pm AEST | Group supervision (a case study) Presenters: Deborah Briggs and Stephen Belesky |
For more information & register here |
| Brisbane | 8 June 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 15 June 2024, 9:30am AEST | Polyvagal – presenter TBC | For more information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 20 June 2024, 5:15 AEST | Bio Colin Dicks presents ‘Death, Dying and Donuts’, a book based on personal experience | For more information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 21 June 2024, 7am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Mackay | 27 June 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 26 June 2024, 6pm ACST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | 15 June 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 8 June 2024, 9:30am AWST | Karen Berndt (Counsellor) presents on ‘Counselling in Aged Care Settings’ | For more information & register here |
July 2024
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| Brazilian | 5 July 2024 | Aline Castro presenting on grief and loss in counselling Presentation in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 22 July 2024 | Supervision (in-person) | More information & register here |
| Australian First Nations | 25 July 2024 | Closed to First Nations Member only – Agenda: NAIDOC in the Counselling Space: Keeping the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud and Proud | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 27 July 2024 | TBC | More information & register here |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| Ballina | No meeting | ||
| Sydney CBD | 13 July 2024, 9:30am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 5 July 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | No meeting | ||
| Melbourne CBD | 9 July 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC Venue Building Access Code: 5725 |
For more information & register here |
| Kilmore | 18 July 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
QUEENSLAND |
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| Gold Coast | 6 July 2024, 2pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Cairns | 2 July 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Supervision | For more information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 3 July 2024, 6pm AEST | Bruce Hansen presenting on: Working with Clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Post-traumatc Stress Disorder | For more information & register here |
| Brisbane | 13 July 2024, 10am AEST | July presenter: Michael Lynch Family lawyers. Presenting on counsellors liability, legal requirements, court ordered subpoenas, and what they know we should know as counsellors. | For more information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 20 July 2024, 9:30am AEST | Assessment and goal setting with clients – presenter TBC | For more information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 18 July 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Group Supervision | For more information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 19 July 2024, 7am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Mackay | 25 July 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 31 July 2024, 6pm ACST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 13 July 2024, 9:30am AWST | David Catherwood (Counsellor & Educstor Marr Mooditj Training) presenting on 'Working with Diversity' | For more information & register here |
August 2024
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| Brazilian | 2 August 2024 | Walter Granetto presenting on lifting the veil of isolation after suicide: connection, identity & fostering hope through group work Presentation in English |
More information & register here |
| Australian First Nations | 22 August 2024 | Closed to First Nations Member only – Agenda: Supporting Trauma Without Language | More information & register here |
| Korean | 29 August 22024 | Sun Hee Shim presenting on meaning and characteristics of personality in early memory | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 24 August 2024 | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Ballina | 12 August 2024, 6pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 10 August 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 2 August 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | 19 August 2024, 1:30pm-5:30pm | TBC | More information & register here |
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | 6 August 2024, 6pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 13 August 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC Venue Building Access Code: 7465 |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 15 August 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
QUEENSLAND |
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| Gold Coast | 3 August 2024, 2pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Cairns | 6 August 2024, 5:15pm AEST | PainScience - Persistent Pain | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 7 August 2024, 6pm AEST | Kate Charlton presenting on: Caring for Carers | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 10 August 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 17 August 2024, 9:30am AEST | Client dependency – presenter TBC | More information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 15 August 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Social Media and Marketing Tool presentation with Bryony Brand | More information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 16 August 2024, 7am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Mackay | 29 August 2024, 5:30pm | TBC | For more information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 28 August 2024, 6pm ACST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | 17 August 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 10 August 2024, 9:30am AWST | Hayley Stolich presenting on 'A Grief Toolbox' | For more information & register here |
September 2024
ONLINE |
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| Brazilian | 6 September 2024 | Mima Beverley presenting on psychedelic-assisted therapy Presentation in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | No meeting | ||
| Australian First Nations | 26 September 2024 | Closed meeting for First Nations Members only – Agenda: Increasing Business | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 28 September 2024 | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Ballina | 9 September 2024, 6pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 14 September 2024, 9:30am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 6 September 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | No meeting | ||
| Melbourne CBD | 10 September 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC Venue Building Access Code: 6915 |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 19 September 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
QUEENSLAND |
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| Gold Coast | 7 September 2024, 2pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Cairns | 3 September 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Supervision | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 4 September 2024, 6pm AEST | Deborah Briggs presenting on: Domestic and Family Violence | For more information & register here |
| Brisbane | 14 September 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 21 September 2024, 9:30am AEST | Clinical supervision | For more information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 19 September 2024, 5:15pm AEST | TBC Speaker: Monique Pangari |
For more information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 20 September 2024, 7am AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
| Mackay | 26 September 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 25 September 2024, 6pm ACST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 14 September, 9:30am AWST | Peter Brookshaw presenting on 'Counselling in an Emergency Relief' | For more information & register here |
October 2024
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| Brazilian | 4 October 2024 | Fernanda Tinelli presenting on couples counselling-emotional focused therapy Presenting in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 7 October 2024 (in-person @ Rhodes) | Supervision (in-person @ Rhodes) | More information & register here |
| Australian First Nations | 24 October 2024 | Closed to First Nations Member only – Agenda: Working and Living in Community | More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 26 October 2024 | TBC | More information & register here |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| Ballina | 14 October 2024, 6pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 12 October 2024, 9:30am AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 4 October 2024, 10am AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | 21 October 2024, 1:30-5:30pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Werribee | 1 October 2024, 6pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 8 October 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC Venue Building Access Code: not currently available |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 17 October 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | 5 October 2024, 2pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Cairns | 1 October 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Foundations of Adolescent & Youth Health | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 2 October 2024, 6pm AEST | Judith Predebon presenting on: Working with Therapy Dogs | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 12 October 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 19 October 2024, 9:30am AEST | Paul Scully presenting on burnout and stress | More information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 17 October 2024, 5:15pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 18 October 2024, 7am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Mackay | 31 October 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 30 October 2024, 6pm ACDT | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 19 October 2024, 9:30am AWST NOTE DATE CHANGE |
TBC | More information & register here |
November 2024
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| Brazilian | 1 November 2024 | Rana Tayara presenting on counselling and ADHD Presenting in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 7 November 2024 | SangHee Im presenting – topic TBC | More information & register here |
| Australian First Nations | 28 November 2024 | Closed to First Nations Member only – Agenda: Lived Experience as a Counselling Tool | More information & registration here |
| Regional & Rural | 23 November 2024 | TBC | More information & registration here |
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| Ballina | 11 November 2024, 6pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 9 November 2024, 9:30am AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 1 November 2024, 10am AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | No meeting | ||
| Melbourne CBD | 12 November 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC Venue Building Access Code: not currently available |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 21 November 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
QUEENSLAND |
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| Gold Coast | 2 November 2024, 2pm AEST | TBC | More informatio & register here |
| Cairns | 5 November 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Supervision | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 6 November 2024, 6pm AEST | Christina Peak presenting on: Working Therapeutically with Children | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 9 November 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 16 November 2024, 9:30am AEST | Domestic violence awareness – presenter TBC | More information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 21 November 2024, 5:15pm AEST | TBC Supervision available |
More information & register here |
| Kingaroy | 15 November 2024, 7am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Mackay | 28 November 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 27 November 2024, 6pm ACDT | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Canberra | 16 November 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Perth | 9 November 2024, 9:30am AWST | TBC | More information & register here |
December 2024
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| Brazilian | 6 December 2024 | Maher Musleh presenting on psychodrama- end-of-the-year party Presenting in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | No meeting | ||
| Australian First Nations | No meeting | ||
| Regional & Rural | No meeting | ||
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| Ballina | 9 December 2024, 6pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 14 December 2024, 9:30am AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 6 December 2024, 10am AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | 16 December 2024, 1:30-5:30pm AEDT | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Werribee | 3 December 2024, 6pm AEDT | TBC |
More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 10 December 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC Venue Building Access Code: not currently available |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 19 December 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC |
More information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | TBC | TBC |
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| Cairns | 3 December 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Christmas celebrations and networking |
More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 4 December 2024 6pm AEST | Deborah Briggs & Stephen Belesky presenting on: Group Supervision - Boundaries in Counselling | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 14 December 2024, 10am AEST | TBC |
More information & register here |
| Hervey Bay | No meeting | ||
| Sunshine Coast | 19 December 2024, 5:15pm AEST | TBC Yearly program 2025 Speaker: Deborah Campbell |
More information & register here |
| Kingaroy | TBC | TBC |
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| Mackay | No meeting | ||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | No meeting | ||
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 14 December 2024, 9:30am AWST | TBC |
More information & register here |
Please contact ACA for any questions, aca@theaca.net.au.