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# AC Receives Accreditation with PACFA for Counselling Courses

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AC is proud to announce our recent accreditation of our [Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling Specialisation)](https://www.ac.edu.au/awards/bachelor-applied-social-science/), [Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision](https://www.ac.edu.au/awards/graduate-certificate-professional-supervision/) and [Master of Counselling](https://www.ac.edu.au/awards/master-counselling/) courses with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

This accreditation is a public recognition and endorsement of the long-standing quality counselling, health and human sciences training AC has been providing over many years.

Completing our PACFA-approved courses, AC graduates in these courses now have the benefit of instant-qualification for membership with this peak industry body. Membership benefits include providing access to industry networking, job opportunities, professional development as well as advice and support.

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