Membership

Fellow Membership

This grade of membership may be granted to Full Members who have made a substantial contribution to the profession of Rehabilitation Counselling and have demonstrated a significant commitment to the Society. Over the course of their careers, Fellows will have developed advanced skills above those expected of a career professional.

Full members may apply for the grade of Fellow of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Inc. upon submission of an application which clearly demonstrates that they have met the required criteria. Applications are to be addressed to the National Secretary. The application will be forwarded to the National Executive Committee for consideration, and if approved, endorsement.

The criteria for Fellow Member include:

  • Significant involvement in and commitment to the Society at either or both National and State levels and;
  • Continuing professional development in the area of rehabilitation counselling, including further study, attendance at conferences and workshops, writing books, articles or similar publications and;
  • Level of qualifications, training and experience.

The combination of professional development activities and other contributions to the profession, illustrating ongoing involvement and commitment to ASORC, can be used to gain fellowship points.

Download details of how to accrue accreditation points

A Fellow will be presented with a certificate bearing the signature of the president of the Society (or a nominee) at the time of acceptance. There is no limit to the total number of Fellows in the Society nor the number of Fellows that can be proclaimed in any single year.

Membership Entitlements:

  • Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling - 2 per year (subscription price $150 per year)
  • ASORC ® Core Competencies of Rehabilitation Counselling Booklet
  • ASORC ® Code of Ethics Booklet
  • Ambassador Membership Card - offers access to reduced rates for a range of dining, accommodation, goods and services
  • ASORC ® Membership Certificate
  • Use of post-nominal FASRC
  • Member rates for ASORC ® PD activities
  • Member rates for ASORC ® Biennial Conference
  • Regular Newsletters/updates
  • Web access

Use of post-nominals:

Fellows of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors are entitled to use the post-nominal FASRC.

Voting rights and membership fees:

A Fellow retains all membership rights and privileges, has full voting rights and may serve on the National Executive. Fellows are required to pay an annual membership fee.

Current Fellows of ASORC ®:

David George - appointed 7 February 2008

Jan Collins - appointed 4 July 2009