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AHPRA, ACA & PACFA Supervision

Reference guides for practitioners managing supervision and registration documentation under AHPRA (Psychology Board of Australia), ACA, and PACFA. Each guide reflects current registration standards.

Source authorities

  • AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia registration standards
  • ACA Code of Ethics & supervision requirements
  • PACFA supervision and CPD requirements

4 guides in this topic

ComplianceLast reviewed 9 min read

AHPRA Psychology Registration: What Your Supervision Records Actually Need to Show

Whether you are in the 5+1 internship, a registrar program, or maintaining general registration, AHPRA can request your supervision records at any time. Here is what they expect to see — and what happens when you cannot produce it.

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ComplianceLast reviewed 7 min read

Supervision Logs for Counsellors: What ACA and PACFA Actually Require

Membership renewal time is approaching and your supervision log is a collection of scattered notes, half-remembered dates, and vague recollections. This guide breaks down exactly what ACA and PACFA require and how to build a structured log that eliminates the annual scramble.

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ComplianceLast reviewed 7 min read

PACFA Supervision Documentation for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

PACFA-registered counsellors and psychotherapists must log supervision hours that meet the Association's ongoing professional development standards. This guide details the supervision-log structure, the Certified Supervisor pathway, and what supervisors must record. Note: PACFA uses "Certified Supervisor" terminology — "Level 4" is an ACA designation, not PACFA.

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GuidesLast reviewed 7 min read

A Guide to Clinical Note Templates for Australian Practitioners

From SOAP notes to MBS-compliant templates, learn how to choose the right clinical note format for your profession, your clients, and Medicare billing requirements.

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