Since 2000 the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Ltd. ASORC has been officially accrediting rehabilitation counsellor training programs at University undergraduate and postgraduate level throughout Australia. ASORC is keen to work cooperatively with education facilities throughout Australia to improve the number, quality and breadth of rehabilitation counsellor training programs.
The following institution currently offers an ASORC Accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor academic program, which meet the ASORC Competencies for Rehabilitation Counsellors and accreditation requirements:
La Trobe University
ASORC Accredited Postgraduate Courses
- Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health (formerly Master of Rehabilitation Counselling and Mental Health)
Flexible delivery: online only or a combination of face to face and online
For more information about Rehabilitation Counselling programs at La Trobe or enrolment details please contact Paul O’Halloran on p.ohalloran@latrobe.edu.au.
ASORC accredited until 2026.
Griffith University
ASORC Accredited Postgraduate Courses
- Master of Rehabilitation Counselling - ASORC accredited 2009-2017, 2024-
The accreditation of Griffith University's Rehabilitation Counselling programs by the Rehabilitation Counselling Association of Australasia is recognised by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors.
Graduates of Griffith University's Rehabilitation Counselling programs are eligible for full membership of ASORC.
Previously Accredited Courses (that are still accepted for membership)
Flinders University
ASORC accredited undergraduate course
- Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (Rehabilitation Counselling) - ASORC accredited until 2021
Sydney University
ASORC accredited postgraduate course
- Master of Rehabilitation Counselling - ASORC accredited until 2017
University of Tasmania
ASORC accredited postgraduate courses
- Master of Rehabilitation Counselling - ASORC accredited until 2013
- Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling - ASORC accredited until 2013