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REVIEW OF ASORC'S CORE COMPETENCIES

The first draft of the Second Edition of the Core Competencies for the profession of Rehabilitation Counselling is now available for comment by ASORC members.  We would appreciate your feedback and suggestions for modification by October 30 at the latest.  Members' comments and ongoing consultations with rehabilitation industry representatives will form the basis for the second draft copy which will be released in January 2009.  Following comment on the second draft it is hoped that the final version of the revised core competencies will be released in February 2009.

To access the core competencies draft you will need to log in to the Member's only homepage.

Please email your responses to admin@asorc.org.au or mail your responses to ASORC National Office PO Box 6455 North Sydney NSW  2059.

Interested in Rehab Counselling Studies 2009?

It is that time of year again, all universities offering rehabilitation counselling studies are seeking applicants for their courses.  If you are interested in applying and upgrading your skills in rehabilitation counselling ASORC recommends that you visit the websites of ASORC accredited tertiary education programs around the country.  In most instances applications will close in late October so now is the time to act.

Members of the National Executive Committee attended a one day workshop held by Workcover NSW in Sydney on the topic of treatment and management of psychological injury.  An outline of the major points and issues discussed during the day are provided for your interest.  Please follow this link. Workcover psychological and counselling services review.  This document and other presentations on the day can also be accessed from the Events / Other Events of Interest drop down menu.