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Over forty years ago, Dawn discovered Rehabilitation Counselling through the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service. She never expected it would shape her life so deeply or allow her to help so many people overcome barriers and participate fully in work and community.

After more than 24 years as a Rehabilitation Counsellor, Strive Occupational Rehabilitation Principal Consultant and Team Leader Kylie still speaks about the profession with genuine enthusiasm.

This Loneliness Week (3-9 August) ASORC Director, Danielle Murphy discusses the role that Rehabilitation Counsellors play to help combat loneliness.

We're proud to partner with the Online Pain Education Network (OPEN) to support Rehabilitation Counsellors with contemporary, evidence-informed pain education.

The Commonwealth Prac Payment Program will be extended to 10 allied health professions from 1 July 2027 including Rehabilitation Counsellors.

Several new regulatory changes took effect on July 1, 2026. The most significant are listed in the full article

As part of our 50th birthday celebrations we have been asking ASORC members to reflect on their experiences. This newsletter we are delighted to bring you a reflection from Karishma Chandiramini.

With more than a decade of experience in occupational rehabilitation, this Senior Rehabilitation Consultant shares her journey into rehabilitation counselling, the rewards of helping people rebuild their lives, and why authentic human connection remains at the heart of effective practice.

In this Professional Spotlight, we talk to new ASORC Director Peta Siggers. Growing up in an Army family and later serving nearly 15 years as an ADF Medic, this month’s featured member brings a wealth of lived experience to Rehabilitation Counselling.

In this Professional Spotlight, we talk to ASORC student member Lauren Bowden who is nearing completion of a Master of Rehabilitation Counselling after 17 years working in employer-based injury management. With extensive experience across the private and public sectors, Lauren shares insights into balancing study with work, the rewards of rehabilitation counselling, and how the profession is evolving.

WorkCover Queensland has completed their annual update of the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2025-2026 financial year. The updated fees are effective from 1 August 2025.

The Tasmanian Minister for Health has recently launched a Discussion Paper inviting all Tasmanians to contribute to the development of a new 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy.

Liz Radcliff has a career spanning the injury management sector. Having completed her Master of Rehabilitation counselling degree with Griffith University, Liz has worked with the Queensland Department of Education and Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, and most recently with the Department of Justice Tasmania.

Loneliness is a critical issue and is recognised as a public health priority for many countries around the world. However, despite being highly prevalent, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.