Membership
benefits of joining aabcap…
- Annual Conference presented by experienced Australian and overseas teachers in Buddhism and Psychotherapy.
- Reduced event fees for members.
- 10% discount on book purchases from Phoenix Rising (www.phoenixrisingbooks.com.au)
- 4 or more eNewsletter per year with reports and updates on our conferences and workshops, and news from the wider Australian Buddhist community.
- Reference to relevant websites, articles, books and research.
- Networking for like-minded professionals.
- Free listing on our “Find A Psychotherapist” search option on our website (Full Members only).
- AABCAP is a Member Association of PACFA
Everyone is eligible to join AABCAP at one of four levels of membership which reflect the member’s level of professional qualification and interest in the Association’s objectives.
Membership
Nomination of a person for new membership of the association must be proposed and seconded by two members of the association in writing in the form set out in the attached nomination form (see Appendix). This will subsequently be lodged with the Secretary of the association who will refer it as soon as practicable to the committee for consideration. Please note that if you do not have a proposer and seconder, that is fine too, simply send in your CV and the committee will contact you.
You do not need to be a Buddhist to be a member.
Membership Categories
Four categories of membership: full, associate, affiliate, and student.
Full membership
Full Members are members who:
Belong to an incorporated helping profession & fulfil the training requirements for membership of PACFA or its equivalents. The training requirements of PACFA are:
Members must have successfully completed at least a bachelor degree or equivalent in terms of level and depth of training as defined by the Australian Qualification Framework over a minimum of two years, 200 hours of person-to-person psychotherapy and/or counselling training and 50 hours of supervision relating to 200 hours of client contact. A minimum of 10 hours of supervision relating to 40 client contact hours must have taken place within the training program (These 10 hours are part of the 50 hours of supervision). (For more information see PACFA website www.pacfa.org.au)
Associate membership:
Associate members are members of an incorporated association of a helping profession. Please provide copy of certificate of membership of association.
Affiliate Membership:
Affiliate members are those who are not members of an incorporated helping profession but wish to involve themselves in the activities of AABCAP.
Student Membership:
Student membership applies to full-time students.
2012 Online Membership Renewal Form will appear here during February… notification will be sent to members
