How to Join

The Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Inc. (ASORC ®) accepts applications from individuals only for the following levels of membership:

• Full
• Associate
• Affiliate
• Student

By joining ASORC ® you strengthen your profession and your future. Make a commitment to your profession and to your own personal development by lodging an application today. As an ASORC ® member, you will benefit from the opportunities for continuing education, supervision, mentoring and networking; and from ASORC's ® strong and recognised presence as a key stakeholder in discussions at State and Federal government level regarding the future of the profession.

Please review membership types and eligibility criteria thoroughly before lodging an application.

Pro-rata membership fees may apply if joining part-way through our membership year (1 July to 30 June)

How to Apply

Lodge an online application by clicking on the sign up hyperlink located on a membership type page or download a membership application and submit by email, fax or post: Download Application form

Please review checklist below before lodging your application.

Student Member Application Checklist - You will need to:

1. Complete ASORC ® Membership Application
2. Submit proof of current enrolment in an ASORC ® accredited RC course from a recognised Tertiary Institution

All other Membership Applications Checklist - You will need to:

1. Complete ASORC ® Membership Application form
2. Provide Certified copies of Degrees/Qualifications - including transcripts (if not an ASORC ® accredited RC qualification)
3. Provide a current CV * and where possible duty statements or position descriptions
4. Pay application and membership fees.

Payment of application and membership fees is required before processing online applications (excepting student applications). The application fee is not refundable should your application be unsuccessful. Processing of fees does not constitute approval of your membership application. You will be advised regarding the outcome of your application.

An invoice can be raised for membership fees if required - please contact National Office to organise on 1800 643 155.

* CV should include comprehensive details of any relevant employment experience in the rehabilitation counselling industry.

Other relevant information which would support your application may also be included in your application.

Membership Application Form

The Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Inc. (ASORC ®) accepts applications from individuals only for the following levels of membership: Full Associate Affiliate Student

* Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr
* Given Name:
* Surname:
* Preferred Email Address
Secondary Email Address
* Mailing Address 1:
Mailing Address 2:
* Mailing Suburb:
* Mailing State:

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

* Mailing Postcode:

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* Date of Birth Format (DD-MM-YYYY)

Current Employment (if applicable)

Organisation:
Position Title:
Organisation Address 1:
Organisation Address 2:
Organisation Suburb:
Organisation State:

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Organisation Postcode:

Academic Record

1. Highest Qualification Awarded

Please give the name of the Institution you gained your highest qualification:
Qualification completed/awarded (Highest Qualification):
Year Completed (Highest Qualification) - format (YYYY):

2. Other Qualifications Awarded

Name of Institution (Other Qualification):
Qualification completed/awarded (Other Qualification)
Year Completed (Other Qualification) - format (YYYY):

Current Studies

Name of Institution (Current Studies):
Qualification Sought (Current Studies):
Expected Completion Date (Current Studies):

Ethical Conduct

* Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (not including traffic offences)?

No Yes

* Have you been refused membership or had membership cancelled by another professional body?

No Yes

Note: If you responded "Yes" to either of the questions above, please attach an explanation to this application (including details of the outcome). It should be marked "IN CONFIDENCE" and addressed to the ASORC Administrative Officer. Your response will be considered and further information may be requested. A positive answer to either of the above questions will not automatically result in rejection of the membership application. Each application will be considered individually.

Declaration of Applicant

I hereby declare that:

All information submitted by me in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misleading statement, or omission, may be cause for rejection of this application or subsequent revocation of membership.

I understand that if my application is unsuccessful, or I withdraw or don't complete my application, I will be charged an application processing fee.

If elected as a Member, I will be bound by the Constitution and Code of Ethics and any other rules or regulations adopted by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Inc. (ASORC ®)

I acknowledge that:-

• ASORC ® has an absolute discretion as to whether to accept or reject this application without reasons being provided, and I shall accept ASORC's ® decision in that regard as being final and incapable of appeal.
• The Rules of ASORC's ® Constitution provide that members have a right to access, inspect and publish ASORC's ® records on certain terms and conditions. To the extent that the Rules so provide from time to time, I confirm my agreement to the above details provided by me being accessed and/or published without recourse to me; and I hereby unreservedly waive any right or entitlement I have or may accrue out such access or publication.
• ASORC is hereby authorised to disclose the above details provided by me in the form of a List of Members and any Alumni – style publication produced from time to time.

* Date of Declaration:
* I certify my agreement with this declaration:

I agree I do not agree

More Information

* How did you hear about ASORC? University Referred by a friend/colleague Search Engine At a conference or event ASORC Newsletter Industry publications Other
* Why are you joining ASORC?

Accreditation - requirement for work Networking Professional Development To keep up to date with our profession To receive ASORC publications, news and Information

* Where do you do the majority (75%) of your work?

Academic Aged Care Services Career Guidance Services Disability Employment Services Disability Support Services (community access, accommodation, no vocational) Drug and Alcohol Services Employment Support Services Hospital Rehabilitation Services Income Protection Injury Management and OH&S positions with employers Jobs Services Australia Mental Health Services Migrant Health Services Motor Accident Policy Development Severe Injury Services Treatment Services (Private Counselling) Vocational Rehabilitation Workers Compensation