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Study reveals a generation's struggle with deteriorating mental …

WEBThe study tracked the mental health trajectories of 27,572 Australians over a span of two decades, from 2001 to 2020. It found that individuals born in the 1990s are …

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National minimum standards for counselling and psychotherapy

WEBIn its final report released on 2 November 2021, the Select Committee into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention acknowledged that registered counsellors provide …

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Find A Therapist

WEBYou can search PACFA’s ‘Find a therapist’ directory to find a therapist by proximity to you, languages spoken, whether they offer telehealth, private health rebates, or are an NDIS …

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Mental Health Practitioner Registration Requirements

WEBIt is a requirement that 5 hours of the Professional Development time relates specifically to mental health practice. Mental Health Practitioner Registration Requirements –Updated …

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Two in five Australians have experienced a mental disorder

WEB5 October 2023. More than two in five Australians (42.9 per cent) aged 16–85 years have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime, with one in five Australians (21.5 per …

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Free webinar recording: Implications of the new Mental Health and

WEBImplications of the new mental health and wellbeing act” webinar. Victoria has ushered in a new era of mental health care with the recent enactment of the …

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Healthcare Provider Identifier – Individual (HPI-I) now available to

WEB9 October 2023. PACFA members are now eligible to register with the Healthcare Identifiers (HI) Service and obtain a Healthcare Provider Identifier - Individual (HPI-I). This …

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PACFA welcomes Medicare Better Access review

WEBThe Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - the national peak body for tertiary-trained counsellors and psychotherapists - welcomes the …

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Evidence-Informed Practice Statement

WEBEvidence-Informed Practice Statement. This statement has been developed to support the professionalism of PACFA, by positioning the organisation and its members in the …

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CPD webinar: Physical activity and mental health

WEBIn recent years, physical activity has emerged as a key component in promoting mental wellbeing. However, the challenge of incorporating tailored physical …

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Private Health Funds

WEBPrivate health Funds requirements for members of PACFA. Insurance requirements. You must hold current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance. If audited by …

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Mental Health Practitioners

WEBThe PACFA Mental Health Competencies were developed for the purpose of assessing whether practitioners are competent to support clients who are experiencing mental …

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Medibank and ahm FAQs

WEBMedibank and ahm are introducing benefits towards counselling consultations that occur on or after 15 October 2020. Medibank members whose Extras products include 'Mental …

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PACFA Scope of Practice

WEBProfessional scope of practice is a widely discussed professional issue, and it is a pervasive piece of policy work amongst health professions. Professional scope of practice is a …

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Telehealth Guidelines for Psychology, Counselling and

WEBThe provision of private health insurance benefits for telehealth services aims to support health professionals to deliver accessible, timely healthcare to Medibank and ahm …

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Confidentiality and informed consent in counselling and

WEBAustralian Health Therapist Regulation Agency Annual report stating that issues relating to confidentiality accounted for 12.7% of all complaints made about psychologists, with …

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October 14 is Allied Health Professions Day

WEB03 October 2022. As full members of Allied Health Professions Australia, PACFA looks forward to celebrating the work of our members on Allied Health Professions Day, 14 …

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Allied Health Professionals Australia advocates for GST-exclusion …

WEB17 May 2023. As a full member of Allied Health Professionals Australia, PACFA has recently been part of a GST exemption campaign aimed at state and territory treasurers …

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The Virtual Asia-Pacific Mental Health Symposium 2023

WEBThe Virtual Asia-Pacific Mental Health Symposium 2023 is back for a second year. The symposium will once again be run over two days on the 29th-30th April 2023. The …

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Medibank & ahm

WEBClaiming benefits. Medibank and ahm benefits are available for consultations that occur on or after 15 October 2020. Medibank members whose Extras products include Mental …

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Maintaining client records

WEBothers about their health information • referrals or letters to other health care providers. Purpose of client records Conscientious recording of client information, goals, support …

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