Australian Community Counselling Association Inc

The Australian Community Counselling Association Inc (ACCA) is a professional organisation dedicated to supporting individuals working in roles that promote wellness and wellbeing within Australian communities. It serves as an inclusive body for professionals who use counselling-related skills to assist community members, including counsellors, mental health nurses, support workers, disability support workers, guidance officers, art therapists, and community service workers. ACCA focuses on fostering professional growth and enhancing the quality of mental health support services across the country.

Mission and Vision

ACCA’s mission is to uphold and support its members who provide mental wellbeing services to community members in need, regardless of their professional background, education, or experience. The association is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that its members represent diverse professions and serve people of all ethnicities, sexualities, spiritualities, genders, ages, and abilities. Its vision is to be the most inclusive community entity that offers essential resources and opportunities to promote sustainability in both its members and the services they provide.

Main Objectives

• Provide ongoing professional development through access to accredited and non-accredited training courses.
• Offer individual and group clinical supervision to support reflective practice and professional growth.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity within the counselling and community support professions.
• Support members’ mental wellbeing by ensuring sustainable practices in their professional roles.
• Strengthen the community counselling sector by fostering connections and sharing best practices.

Benefiting Groups

ACCA primarily benefits professionals working in mental health and community support roles, including counsellors, nurses, disability support workers, and therapists. Indirectly, the association benefits community members who receive improved mental health and wellbeing services through its members’ enhanced skills and support.

Services and Activities

• Clinical Supervision: Access to both individual and group supervision sessions to encourage reflective practice and professional development.
• Professional Development: Free access to over 150 formal short courses designed to broaden knowledge and skills.
• Member Support: Resources and opportunities provided at low or no cost to members to assist their ongoing professional journey.
• Networking and Community Building: Facilitating connections among professionals to share knowledge and strengthen the sector.