ACA Chapters 2025 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 2025

ONLINE
Brazilian	4 April 2025 7pm-9pm AEDT	Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies framework presented by Monica Moore. Presentation in English	More information and register here
Korean	No meeting
First Nations	No meeting
Regional & Rural	26 April 2025 9:30am – 11:30am AEST	Energised & Empowered: A Nervous System-Informed Approach to Preventing Burnout Presented by Anika Bull	More information & register here
NEW SOUTH WALES
Ballina	No meeting
Sydney CBD	12 April 2025 9:30am – 12:30pm AEST	The Gut-Brain Axis: Explanation and Implications for Therapists presented by Richard Hill	More information & register here
Hills	4 April 2025 10am-12pm AEDT	Mark Burnard presenting on a topic TBA	More information & register here
Hunter	14 April 2025 (Note different date, the 21^st is a holiday) 1:30pm-5:30pm AEST	How our Childhood Attachment Experience Impacts our Adult Relationships presented by Rebecca Butler	More information & register here
VICTORIA
Werribee	1 April 2025 6pm-8pm AEDT	Exploring a Case Formulation Through Different Theoretical Perspectives	More information & register here
Melbourne CBD	8 April 2025 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Unique access code: 3795	Peter Jankowsky presenting on Hypnotherapy with a Practical Exercise	More information & register here
Kilmore	17 April 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm AEDT	Join this Chapter to engage in a discussion about Anger	More information & register here
QUEENSLAND
Gold Coast	5 April 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm AEST	Discussion on ADHD and Adults	More information & register here
Cairns	1 April 2025 5:15pm-7:15pm	Addiction Recovery presented by Leanne Quarroz Useful resources for Counselling, group discussion.	More information & register here
Toowoomba	2 April 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST	Working with People with Narcissistic Tendencies presented by Stuart Hall	More information & register here
Brisbane	12 April 2025 10:00am-12:00pm AEST	Presentation by Lisa Casablanca. Lisa is an Australian Virtual Assistant with a background in high-end marketing. Build your business with fresh ideas. This presentation will provide education regarding promoting your services and utilising free social media tools to build your profile and your business.	More information & register here
Fraser Coast	19 April 2025 9:30am – 11:30am AEST Hervey Bay	Get the paperwork right – from intake to exiting clients	More information & register here
Sunshine Coast	17 April 2025 5:15pm-7:15pm AEST	Loren Wilson – Intro to Working with Neurodiversity in Counselling	More information & register here
Mackay	3 April 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30pm AEST	Childbirth Trauma - Widen awareness of impact of childbirth on psychological trauma presentations beyond just the post-natal depression awareness Presented by Dale Jones	More information & register here
Townsville	1 April 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST (official meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm)	Presenter: Angela Chadwick ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can be useful for a variety of issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, relationships, motivation.	More information & register here
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide	30 April 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm ACDT	Supporting Students in Tertiary Education. Presented by Dr Mamun Ala	More information & register here
ACT
Canberra	5 April 2025 10:00am-12:00pm AEDT	Companion Animal Loss – exploring disenfranchised grief Presented by Estella Hutchinson, an end of life Doula, Funeral Advocate and Grief Counsellor	More information & register here
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth	12 April 2025 9:30am-11:30am AWST	Beth Little "Emotion Focused Techniques" (EFT) Applications in Counselling	More information & register here

Please contact ACA for any questions, aca@theaca.net.au.