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
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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 |
Energised & Empowered: A Nervous System-Informed Approach to Preventing Burnout Presented by Anika Bull |
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 |
May 2025
ONLINE |
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| Brazilian | 2 May 2025 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST |
Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies framework. Presented by Monica Moore. |
More information and register here |
| Korean | 8 May 2025 6:30pm AEST |
Supervision in-person | More information & register here |
| First Nations | No meeting. Meetings will resume soon. |
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| Regional & Rural | 24 May 2025 9:30am -11:30am AEST |
Women's Mental Health - Beyond Sensitivity: Recognising and Supporting Highly Sensitive Women Presented by Hollie Lightsey |
More information & register here |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| Ballina | 12 May 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST |
Darlene Refalo presenting on: “Role of Financial Counselling in the Therapeutic Process" | More information & register here |
| Sydney CBD | 10 May 2025 9:30am-12:30pm AEST |
TBC | More information & register here |
| Hills | 2 May 2025 10:00am-12:00pm AEST |
An Introduction to Narrative Therapy Presented by Hailee Walker and Mark Burnard. |
More information & register here |
| Hunter | No meeting | ||
VICTORIA |
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| Werribee | No meeting | ||
| Melbourne CBD | 13 May 2025 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Unique access code: 9948 |
Q&A session on Working with NDIS Clientele & Report Writing for the NDIA led by Christina David | More information & register here |
| Kilmore | 15 May 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm AEST |
TBC | More information & register here |
QUEENSLAND |
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| Gold Coast | No meeting | ||
| Cairns | 6 May 2025 5:15pm-7:15pm AEST |
Group Supervision led by Liz Jenkins | More information & register here |
| Toowoomba | 7 May 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST |
Counselling Cross-Culturally presented by Samuel McCosh | More information & register here |
| Brisbane | 10 May 2025 10:00am-12:00pm AEST |
Dion McCurdy from Direct Lawyers presenting on the bereaved, stressors and loss in relation to Wills & Estates. | More information & register here |
| Fraser Coast | 17 May 2025 9:30am – 11:30am AEST Maryborough |
A Child Safe Service Provider, Including How to Report Child Abuse. | More information & register here |
| Sunshine Coast | 15 May 2025 5:15pm-7:15pm AEST |
TBC | More information & register here |
| Mackay | 1 May 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30pm AEST |
Men Choosing Change Program - DFV Prevention Presentation by Rebecca Adamson |
More information & register here |
| Townsville | 13 May 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST (official meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm) |
Introduction to Sex Therapy Presenter: Kate Dempsey |
More information & register here |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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| Adelaide | 28 May 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm ACST |
The Benefits of Facilitative Mediation. Presented by Matt Lockwood |
More information & register here |
ACT |
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| Canberra | No meeting | ||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Perth | 10 May 2025 9:30am-11:30am AWST |
Helping Minds - Service presentation | More information & register here |
Please contact ACA for any questions, aca@theaca.net.au.