The Australian Guidance and Counselling Association
is a professional association that provides leadership and support to its members in educational guidance and counselling. The AGCA has over a thousand members across Australia who work in school settings as school psychologists, guidance officers and school counsellors.


Turkey Conference
Guidance & Counselling Conference Turkey, April 2010: Support is available for members to attend. Follow this link to download an application form.




Journals
The Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling is published bi-annually, and presents articles of relevance to all areas of guidance and counselling. Papers may address theoretical, practical, professional or training issues and may focus on educational or psychological topics.
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Latest education news
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Australian youth get a voice around the country
In partnership with the Salvation Army, the Australian Government is reaching out to young Australians, including many facing disadvantage and other significant challenges. The 'youTHINK: Your Say' event, held in more than 40 locations across Australia, encouraged young people to speak out on important issues and engage in conversations about practical solutions. DEEWR Media release, 30 June 2009.

Professor warns against league tables
Australia must avoid the allure of simple but potentially misleading approaches to comparing the performances of schools, according to the chief executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research, Professor Geoff Masters. ACER, 30 June 2009.

SA steps up fight on net bullies
Efforts to combat cyber-bullying are being stepped up in South Australia. Education Minister Jane Lomax-Smith has launched a program under which students sign agreements not to use internet sites or mobile phones to bully other students. ABC News, 30 June 2009.

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