Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities for Counsellors, Psychologists and professionals working in the area of mental health are as follows :
Academy of Play and Child Psychology / Play Therapy Australia (APC)
The APAC offers play therapy training which conforms to international standards. Certificate, diploma and post graduate programs available. For more information see http://www.playtherapy.org/australasia.html
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)
Providing graduate qualifications for Counsellors, the AIPC enables Counsellors to upskill and/or specialise in a particular area. Flexible study options are available. For more information contact 1800 353 643.
Basa Education and Counselling Services in partnership with Results Training Australia
Offer a Certificate IV in Counselling Supervision allowing appropriately qualified and experienced Counsellors the opportunity to learn how to supervise other counsellors. For more contact (03) 9772 1940 or see www.becsonline.com.au
Continuing Professional Development
This is a new website dedicated to continuing professional development for professionals across a wide range of industries. For more information see www.cdpoint.com.au
Counselling Academy
The Counselling Academy provides professional development and education in the mental health and counselling industries. It offers over 50 courses online. For more information see www.counsellingacademy.com.au
The Crucible Centre
The Crucible Centre provides training for professionals in sandplay, voice dialogue and facilitation techniques. For more information see www.cruciblecentre.com
International Dance Therapy Institute of Australia
Complete a Certificate or Diploma in Dance Therapy, commencing Feb 2009. Provision is made for interstate trainees. For more information contact (03) 9578 7109, email admin@idtia.org.auor see http://www.idtia.org.au/
The Life Bridge Centre
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Life Bridge is a community counselling and training centre. Life Bridge often runs professional development workshops for people working in the area of counselling and community welfare. For more information about upcoming training opportunites please see: www.lifebridge.com.au
The Melbourne Institute for Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT)
MIECAT provides accredited tertiary training programs in experiential and multi-modal approaches to creative arts therapy. For more information call (03) 9486 9081 or email admin@miecat.org.auor see www.miecat.org.au
The Mental Health Academy provides professional development for the mental health industry, including a wide range of courses and videos which are available online and are recognised by most relevant professional bodies.
Sandplay Australia
Sandplay Australia offers a variety of workshops and training in the techniques of Sandplay Therapy for graduates of approved courses. For more information see http://www.sandplayaustralia.com.au/
South Pacific Private
South Pacific Private specialises in the comprehensive treatment of people with addictions and emotional disorders. They offer a variety of workshops and training for professionals. For more information see http://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/training-dates.htm
Trauma Education
A number of two day programs are available throughout the year which address treating traumatised patients. For more information see http://www.talominbooks.com/html/store/training/default.asp?catid=4
For more information about local professional development opportunities please also see the Current Events section of this website.