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.
July 2024
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| Brazilian | 5 July 2024 | "Insights and Approaches in Suicide Bereavement Counselling." Presentation in English by Walter Granetto |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 22 July 2024 | Supervision (in-person) | More information & register here |
| First Nations | 25 July 2024 | Agenda: NAIDOC in the Counselling Space: Keeping the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud and Proud. Closed to First Nations Member only. |
More information & register here |
| Regional & Rural | 27 July 2024 | Nicki Paull presenting on Narcissistic Abuse - Part 2 | More information & register here |
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| Ballina | No meeting | ||
| Sydney CBD | 13 July 2024, 9:30am AEST | Using psychodrama to explore challenges in supervision and peer support for Counsellors. Presented by Nikki McCoy. |
More information & register here |
| Hills | 5 July 2024, 10am AEST | ‘Case Studies and Group Discussion' facilitated by Hailee Walker |
More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
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| Werribee | No meeting | ||
| Melbourne CBD | 9 July 2024, 7pm AEST | Andrew Cooson presenting on Bi-Polar. Venue Building Access Code: 5725 |
For more information & register here |
| Kilmore | 18 July 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | For more information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | 6 July 2024, 2pm AEST | "Collaborative Problem Solving" by Katherine Nelson. | 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-traumatic Stress Disorder | For more information & register here |
| Brisbane | 13 July 2024, 10am AEST | Group discussion on the future of the Brisbane Chapter meetings. Followed by an evaluation of the ACA Private Practice Toolkit. | For more information & register here |
Fraser Coast |
20 July 2024, 9:30am AEST | “Assessing and treatment of client dysregulation" Presented by David Brassington. | 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 | ‘Changes and Challenges in the Counselling Profession' | For more information & register here |
| Mackay | 4 July 2024, 5:30pm AEST | “The purpose of Self Reflection for Professionals” presented by Brian Hunt and Fiona Koutlis. | For more information & register here |
| Townsville | 16 July 2024, 6:30pm AEST | Group discussion for the future of the Townsville Chapter. | For more information & register here |
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| Adelaide | 31 July 2024, 6pm ACST | 'Aboriginal Narrative Therapy' presented by Tamara Young | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
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| Perth | 13 July 2024, 9:30am AWST | David Catherwood (Counsellor & Educstor Marr Mooditj Training) Topic: ‘Working with Diversity’ |
For more information & register here |
August 2024
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| Brazilian | 2 August 2024 | Counselling & ADHD - by Rana Tayara Presentation in English |
More information & register here |
| 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 | Recovering From Empathy Fatigue - a personal and professional reflection by Nadia Rasheed. | More information & register here |
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| Ballina | 12 August 2024, 6pm AEST | Open Arms - Veterans and Families Counselling - Presented by Kylie Watson and Maureen Gill | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 10 August 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm | "How to work with Traumatic Memories" presented by Pumla Coleman | More information & register here |
| Hills | 2 August 2024, 10am AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Hunter | 19 August 2024, 1:30pm-5:30pm | Queer Courage: stories of healing LGBTQIA+ experiences in the counselling space, presented by Cale Moloney. | More information & register here |
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | 6 August 2024, 6pm AEST NEW VENUE: Wyndham Park Community Centre |
Discussion on family therapy and supervision | More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 13 August 2024, 7pm AEST | Tateum Mahoney - Talk about Play Therapy Venue Building Access Code: 7465 |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 15 August 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
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| Gold Coast | 3 August 2024, 2pm AEST | Techniques & Success circle conference. Bring a techniques or a success story to share. Presented by Katherine Nelson | More information & register here |
| Cairns | 6 August 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Discussion on ACA Private Practice Toolkit | 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 | Neurodiversity by Resh Ramasamy | More information & register here |
Fraser Coast |
17 August 2024, 9:30am AEST | Client dependency – presented by Kaylene Birch | 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 | No meeting | ||
| Mackay | 1 August 2024, 5:30pm | Native Therapy presented by Jodi Cowan | For more information & register here |
| Townsville | 27 August 2024, 6:30pm AEST | 'Counsellor Self-Care' presented by Michelle Hunt | For more information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 28 August 2024, 6pm ACST | 'Working with Military and First Responders' presented by Matt Newlands | For more information & register here |
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| Canberra | 17 August 2024, 10am AEST | 'Spirituality in Clinical Practice – In depth Practice' presented by Chris Dudfield. | For more information & register here |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 10 August 2024, 9:30am AWST | Hayley Stolich presenting on ‘A Greif Toolbox’ | For more information & register here |
September 2024
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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 | ||
| 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 |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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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 | Cody Fisher presenting on Art Therapy. Venue Building Access Code: 6915 |
More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 19 September 2024, 7pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
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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 & Family Violence | For more information & register here |
| Brisbane | 14 September 2024, 10am AEST | Tax Guidance | 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 | 5 September 2024, 5:30pm AEST | Internal Family Systems presented by Garry Batt | 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 | TBC | For more information & register here |
October 2024
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| Brazilian | 4 October 2024 | Sex Therapy Presenting in English |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 7 October 2024 (in-person @ Rhodes) | Supervision (in-person @ Rhodes) | More information & register here |
| 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 |
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | 1 October 2024, 6pm AEDT NEW VENUE: Wyndham Park Community Centre |
TBC | More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 8 October 2024, 7pm AEDT | Bron Roberts presenting on Neuroscience & Wellbeing. Venue Building Access Code: 4728 |
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 | Experienced Counsellor Panel + Diary Systems | 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 | 3 October 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Townsville | 8 October 2024, 6:30pm AEST | TBC | For 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 | Aline Castro presenting on Grief & loss in Counselling Presentation in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | 7 November 2024 | Sang Hee Im presenting – topic TBC | More information & register here |
| 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: 6728 |
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 | More information & register here | |
| Brisbane | 9 November 2024, 10am AEST | "Building Your Brand & Business" presented by Bryony Brand | More information & register here |
Fraser Coast |
16 November 2024, 9:30am AEST | Domestic violence awareness – presented by Patricia Fowler and a Co-presenter | 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 | 7 November 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
| Townsville | 18 November 2024, 6:30pm AEST | TBC | For 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 Followed by end of the year party Presenting in Portuguese |
More information & register here |
| Korean | No meeting | ||
| First Nations | No meeting | ||
| Regional & Rural | No meeting | ||
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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 |
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | 3 December 2024, 6pm AEDT NEW VENUE: Wyndham Park Community Centre |
TBC |
More information & register here |
| Melbourne CBD | 10 December 2024, 7pm AEDT | TBC Venue Building Access Code: 9014 |
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 | Christmas party |
More information & register here |
| Hervey Bay | No meeting | ||
| Sunshine Coast | 19 December 2024, 5:15pm AEST | Yearly program 2025 Speaker: Deborah Campbell |
More information & register here |
| Kingaroy | TBC | TBC |
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| Mackay | 5 December 2024, 5:30pm AEST | TBC | More information & register here |
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.