Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust

PACFA is a peak body for counsellors & psychotherapists. We aim to represent the profession and to develop the evidence base. RT do not = endorsement.

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

Counsellor Stewart Glass & PACFA past president Di Stow told News Ltd (paywall) about the high demand for counsellors/psychotherapists & how changes to Medicare Better Access could open up mental health support to more people. https://t.co/DAyqJB2SmC

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

Pleased to have joined the National Rural Health Alliance where we'll advocate for greater rural & regional utilisation of counsellors & psychotherapists @NRHAlliance #ruralhealth https://t.co/XFMmnuJp8h

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

Research by @blackdoginst has found #burnout is more common among 'caring' people. This #PACFA member article in our peer-reviewed journal #PACJA defines burnout and gives self-care tips for #mentalhealth professionals. https://t.co/MjtWRXjc2A

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

@SANEAustralia CEO @RachGreenTweets on @RNBreakfast: 'it’s a question of unblocking the system and looking at workforce challenges and making sure people can get access, not just to psychology but to other kinds of support like registered counselling...' https://t.co/ifZ9mK24au

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

PACFA welcomes 2 new lived experience mental health peak bodies, announced by Health Minister @Mark_Butler_MP & Assistant Minister for Mental Health Emma McBride @Emma4Dobell. Services will benefit. https://t.co/ovbplGCxis

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

CEO Johanna de Wever was buoyed by positive discussion of mental health sector reform at the Mental Health Equity & Access Forum. Hopeful of @Mark_Butler_MP's support for expanding Medicare rebate access, if safety & quality assured.

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

“It’s very deflating and depleting to have to wait months and is especially poignant for children and young people, who when they need help, need it now.'' Past President Dr Di Stow: Medicare rebate access for counsellors would reduce wait lists. https://t.co/pLCYJ7vCdJ

[Patrick McGorry @PatMcGorry]

Congruent with the watershed economic approach -long overdue and welcome - outlined by @JEChalmers today in @THEMONTHLY, we urgently need a mission-oriented approach to mental health reform which is languishing just when we need it most @Mark_Butler_MP See https://t.co/HC01WEZq57

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

'January 26 has been and continues to be a strongly divisive date for Australia.' The Convenors of our College of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Healing Practices have something powerful to say about #SurvivalDay #AustraliaDay
https://t.co/EgAxyC5VJs

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

We concur @PatMcGorry - the debate over removing the 20-session option for Medicare Better Access is part of a broader conversation on mental healthcare reform. Looking forward to the Mental Health Equity and Access Forum, 30 Jan. https://t.co/sm1gydcNDT

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

Last day of #PACFACONF22 with summaries from collaborators from all days. #CATSIHP Convenor Aunty Judy Atkinson yarning about wanting to hear the voices of Indigenous children & youth & how PACFA members can meet communal needs @atkinson_carlie @WaridaWellness

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

A/Prof Julie Moschion & @MEvansAs from @UniMelb talking with Emeritus Prof. Judy Atkinson about research on impacts of frontier violence on Indigenous Peoples at #PACFACONF22

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

Day 4 of #PACFACONF22 is underway, focusing on Research & the Future of the Professions. Current & former editors of our journal, PACJA, chatting about epistemic injustice. @YGAnsara

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

PACFA's network-building with clinical allies is creating work opportunities for counsellors & psychotherapists: CEO Johanna de Wever on Day 3 of #PACFACONF22. Day 4: Research and the Future of the Professions today: https://t.co/w8hLrVMyiZ

[LOUD fence Inc.🎗 @loudfence]

Today is National Survivors Day. It is about acknowledging survivors, victims, their loved ones & whistle blowers. You are united in your experience, strength & courage. WE hope you all feel somewhat lighter today. Be kind to yourselves on this first ever N.S.D #EveryVoice 🎗✊🏼

[Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association @anzmha]

#RRMH22 Workshop 5:
Employing the Arts: Excellence and Engagement in Rural Mental Health with Dr Carla van Laar @PACFOZ, Erin McCrorey, Sharyn Latham (Peace in Art) and Maya Fraser (Imagerie Creations)

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek. A perfect time to talk about professional practice with trans young people with @DrDamienRiggs at #PACFACONF22 Day 2: Diversity in Gender, Body, Kinship & Sexuality @YGAnsara https://t.co/w8hLrW49Hz

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

Emeritus Prof Judy Atkinson at Indigenous Healing Practices Day 1 of #PACFACONF22: 'Trauma is not just in the brain, it's in the whole body...Put your hand on your belly button - that will connect you to all of the women who have enabled you to be born.'

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

'When you're authentically in the (therapy) space and don't have rigid boundaries where people can only talk to you in their session, it naturally evolves...that's what being part of community is.' IHP practitioner Bianca Stawiarski on boundaries at #PACFACONF22 @WaridaWellness

[Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust @PACFOZ]

'Our men need a space to unpack the trauma...then they can fulfil those roles for their family, for their community. That role has been stripped from them, by colonisation.' Tyson Carmody, King's Narrative, at #PACFACONF22 Day 1. @NACCHOAustralia