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.
March 2025
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| Brazilian | 7 March 2025 7:00pm -9:00pm AEDT |
Presenter: Jean Gamble The importance of the body connection to mental wellness (somatic approach) Presentation in English |
More information and register here |
| Korean | 27 March 2025 8:00pm AEDT |
Professional Development online | More information & register here |
| First Nations | More information soon | ||
| Regional & Rural | 22 March 2025 9:30am – 11:30am AEDT |
A Tale of Two Brains: Innovations in resolving trauma and mental health issues using the new science of Prediction Neurobiology and the brain's natural process for change. Presented by Tony Fitzgerald. |
More information & register here |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| Ballina | 10 March 2025 6pm – 8pm AEDT |
Darlene Refalo presenting on: “Role of Financial Counselling in the Therapeutic Process" | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 8 March 2025 9:30am – 12:30pm AEDT |
How to work with a negative self-narrative that stems from Trauma: Part 2. Presented by Pumla Coleman. Group supervision available. |
More information & register here |
| Hills | 7 March 2025 10am-12pm AEDT |
Supervision facilitated by Hailee Walker - Building a Private Practice. | More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | No meeting | ||
| Melbourne CBD | 11 March 2025 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Unique access code: 5817 |
Bring a book of your choosing that has impacted you and share a few words about its meaning. | More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 20 March 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm AEDT Note: new venue |
This meeting will discuss Shame. | More information & register here |
QUEENSLAND |
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| Gold Coast | 1 March 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm AEST |
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with International Chinese Students Within Tertiary Educational Settings. Presented by Samuel McCosh. |
More information & register here |
| Cairns | 4 March 2025 5:15pm-7:15pm AEST |
Group Supervision led by Liz Jenkins | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 5 March 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST |
Working Therapeutically with Children presented Anne (Bobbie) Madonis | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 8 March 2025 10:00am-12:00pm AEST |
Dion McCurdy from Direct Lawyers presenting on the bereaved, stressors and loss in relation to Wills & Estates. Side door open from 9:45am. |
More information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 15 March 2025 9:30am – 11:30am AEST Maryborough |
Engaging reluctant and mandated clients. | More information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 20 March 2025 5:15pm-7:15pm AEST |
'Family Constellations' presented by Antonia Kersting | More information & register here |
| Kingaroy | More information soon | ||
| Mackay | 6 March 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30pm AEST |
Bring your favourite resource for a group discussion led by Brian Hunt | More information & register here |
| Townsville | No meeting | ||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 26 March 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm ACDT |
Lipoedema - Body Image, Pain and Impacts on Intimate Relationships Considerations for Counselling Presented by Heather Quinn |
More information & register here |
ACT |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 8 March 2025 9:30am-11:30am AWST |
Samantha Melia will present on "Hope and Resilience Building", followed by Priscilla Mercer conducting a workshop style presentation with six of her favourite hope and resilience building tools and techniques. | More information & register here |
April 2025
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| 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 |
TBC | More information & register here |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| 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 21st 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Adelaide | 30 April 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm ACDT |
Supporting Students in Tertiary Education. Presented by Dr Mamun Ala |
More information & register here |
ACT |
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| 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 |
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| 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.