In This Issue

Our 2010-11 committee
There are a couple of new faces on the team.

PD Will Now be Free!
An exciting new benefit for CASA members

Positions Vacant
Join the CASA Committee and help build upon its success

Membership Deadline
Your membership will lapse if not renewed by September 30th

Sept PD Gets Rave Reviews
The "SHAME" workshop rated a smash hit by attendees

Welcome to New Members
Our ranks continue to grow with more new members

Info Seminar for Associates
CASA is planning an information seminar to assist Associate members gain Professional status

PACFA News
What's happening inside PACFA. Changes to the Board, latest eNews

Insurance Cover still Current?
If you haven't renewed your indemnity insurance, or don't yet have cover, you can do it online

World Psychotherapy Congress
The 2011 World Psychotherapy Congress will be hosted in Sydney. This is a major event.

Contact Details Correct?
Update them online to be sure you receive all important information from CASA

 Meet the New Executive Committee!

	President: Robert Bullock Over the last few years I have been serving on the Executive in various convener roles and now as the newly elected President of CASA. I am proud to serve alongside our Executive team and the many valuable Members who support this fine association. Now that we are moving closer toward the regulation of Counselling in South Australia, I want to acknowledge our former Presidents and Executive Members for their significant contribution to this important work. My involvement in CASA is an exciting and rewarding experience, and I will continue the work of setting professional standards in Counselling and striving to maintain them.
	Secretary: Peter Dyke I have been a counselling for ten years having an independent private practice. I recently joined CASA and have become a Clinical Counsellor and an Accredited Supervisor. I feel honoured to serve you as Secretary. I value our Association highly; not only to defend the profession, but to promote the value that counselling has in our society. Our Executive will need support and input in the challenges that lie ahead and I am willing to be a part of this venture.
	Treasurer: Peter Zanol As Treasurer I believe I will be able to contribute to CASA’s progress and assist in the plans for enriching this professional organisation. I am both familiar with and experienced in the duties involved through my involvement with administration in other organisations. My two years experience as a Committee Member has given me insight into future goals and plans for CASA.
	Committee Member: Judy Headley During the past twelve months I have enjoyed fulfilling the role of Professional Development Convener and I have also assisted on the CASA Editorial Committee.  I lecture and tutor in Counselling courses in the undergraduate Psychology program at UniSA. I conducted research into Counselling Education in the area of minimum training standards as part of my doctoral program. I counsel in a variety of settings, including running my own private practice.
	Committee Member: Helen Osborn I am a Clinical Member of CASA and have been a member of the Association since 2003. I have been working with clients dealing with Loss and Grief, Life Changes and dealing with the impact on the lives of all members of the family and friends. I am committed to a high level of professionalism in dealing with clients and as a practitioner, a strong supporter of personal development and reflection, and strongly embrace the Code of Ethics, values and beliefs of CASA.
	Committee Member: Pam McEvoy I have been a member of CASA for the past four years. I joined the Executive Committee as the Membership Convener in May 2010. I am committed to increasing our membership by promoting CASA at every opportunity. I will endeavour to ensure that both new and current members receive all the assistance they need to meet the requirements of the membership category to which they aspire. I look forward to continuing in this challenging role.

 PD Now Free for CASA Members!

Yes, you read the headline correctly! We are proud to announce that all financial CASA Members will now be given free admission to nominated PD events, starting with our next event on 6th November this year! This exciting new initiative is designed to increase the value of CASA membership, encourage even greater attendance by our members at these workshops and make it easier for Professional and Clinical Members to meet their annual PD requirement for renewal. Non-member admission fees will be increased to more accurately reflect the true value of our outstanding PD events and emphasise the benefits of becoming a CASA member.

 Positions Vacant

 Last Chance for Membership Renewal

Thank you to those who have renewed your membership for the coming year. This is a reminder to all CASA members that have not renewed their membership for 2010-2011, that 30th September is the final deadline. After this date your membership will lapse and a $50 reinstatement fee will apply in addition to the normal renewal fee. If you are on the PACFA Register and are unfinancial as at 30th September, your registration will lapse and you will need to re-apply after restoring your financial status with CASA.

Now that membership includes free admission to selected PD events, there's even more incentive to renew!

 Glowing Feedback for September PD on "SHAME"

Our September PD event “Unmasking the Many Faces of Shame” with Dr Pamela Brear, Noela Maletz and Jennifer Stanley was one of the most well attended and outstanding events that we have presented in CASA. Many thanks to those who have already provided us with valuable feedback. Copies of the presenters notes will be available on completion of the evaluation form, using the link provided by email to all those who attended.

Some encouraging feedback comments on the workshop so far:

• The workshop met my expectations. Actually, it exceeded my expectations!
  
  
• The presenter was engaging and interesting to listen to. I particularly enjoyed the visualisation.
  
  
• The content, it's relevance and the role play example – brilliant!!!
  
  
• I really enjoyed the demonstration - as a new counsellor, it is always fascinating to see how other people utilise techniques that I have learnt about.
  
  
• I am glad I went and this is the first PD event I have been to with CASA. I found it very relevant and empowering to gain a deeper understanding of the true impact of such a commonly minimized emotion in our sometimes tough love western culture. It was a positive personal and professional learning experience. Thanks
  
  
• The Afternoon tea was awesome – thanks Sue Lilley
  
  
• This was probably the best CASA event I have attended

  
  
  
  

 Welcome to our New Members

The CASA Executive takes great pleasure in welcoming to CASA: Associate: Louiza, Elizabeth, Anne Professional: Wei Chen

Congratulations also to the following members who have upgraded their status:

Upgrade to Professional: Georgia

Upgrade To Clinical : Helena, Matti

We very much look forward to your involvement with us in CASA and wish you all the best in your counselling careers and/or continuing studies.

 Interested in Upgrading to Professional?

Are you an Associate Member of CASA? Are you interested in upgrading to Professional Membership? Are you confused by the paperwork? Does it all look too difficult? Well CASA will soon be inviting all Associate Members to attend an information evening that will discuss the benefits of Professional Membership and the necessary qualifications, experience and documentation required. It will also be an opportunity for our valued Associate Members to ask questions and provide feedback to members of the CASA Executive Committee.

Please keep an eye on the CASA website for further details!

 News from PACFA

PACFA Register Many of you are aware that PACFA is currently working with Private Health Funds to grant provider numbers to PACFA registrants. This has already been achieved in NSW and we are currently in the process of submitting our documentation ready for the auditing process.

In order to be considered for a provider number you must be a current CASA Member, be on the PACFA Register and be able to provide a certified copy of a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
We strongly encourage you to support the PACFA Register by applying for either Provisional or Clinical Membership. For more information about joining the PACFA Register please contact our Membership Convener.

PACFA Board

This year in August our two PACFA Delegates, Peter Zanol and Robert Bullock represented CASA at the two day AGM in Melbourne.

A new Board was nominated with Ione Lewis now as the new PACFA President, Kaalii Cargill as the Vice President, Charles Wilson as Secretary, Mick Gray as Treasurer, Elisabeth Shaw as the Ethics Chair, Andrew Little as Course Accreditation Convener and Belinda Gilbert as the Register Convener.

PACFA is moving closer toward bringing together the many different Counselling and Psychotherapy Associations with broad definitions to be presented to the Government in the formation of the ARCAP Register.

 PACFA July/August eNews Online

 Is Your Indemnity Insurance Current?

It is Professional Indemnity Insurance renewal time for many of us. A reminder that PACFA has negotiated a special insurance package for the members of all its associations through Rowland House Insurance Brokers. Our understanding is that their rates are the best on offer and the process can be done completely on-line.

Use the following procedure to get a quote:

• Go to www.einsurance.com.au

• Select the "Register" option

• Once your registration request is received you will be issued with a Client ID number (a matter of minutes).

• Using the client ID number and password, you will then be able to login to (as opposed to register) www.einsurance.com.au and obtain the quotation online.

• Payment options will be listed at the end of the quotation. They include Credit Card (online), BPay, Internet Transfer, cheque / money order.

You may also wish to get a comparative quotation from the following companies:

Guardian Underwriting Services (www.guardianunderwriting.com.au, phone 03 8699 8800)
AON Insurance (www.aon.com.au, phone 1800 805 191)
Insurance House (www.insurancehouse.com.au, phone 1300 305 834)

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 World Congress for Psychotherapy 2011

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Editor
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