In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PACFA is supporting practising members to meet the membership renewal requirements by putting in place flexible options for CPD and supervision.
We understand that some members are already facing financial hardship, illness, self-isolation or increased family responsibilities, all of which may impact on your ability to complete the required CPD and supervision.
Members are reminded that you can already complete 100% of your CPD and supervision using online technology. During the pandemic, PACFA is putting on more online CPD that is low-cost or free to help members to meet the CPD requirements.
We are also increasing the allowance for Category B CPD from 5 hours to 10 hours. There is a very large amount of non-facilitated online learning (webinars) available from a range of CPD providers and reading is also a very accessible option. If you undertake reading for your category B CPD, simply complete the Reflective Journal and this will be accepted as evidence that your learning has been effective.
If you have not been able to undertake supervision due to a significant drop in the number of clients you see, PACFA will allow a lower amount of supervision, on a case by case basis, proportional to the decrease in your client numbers. Supervision continues to be very important for safe and ethical practice so members are encouraged to seek out group supervision, which is a cost-effective option. PACFA is currently looking at ways to initiate low-cost group supervision for our members.
In addition, there will be a grace period of 6 months up until 31/12/2020 to complete CPD and supervision for the year ending 31/6/20. This will enable members to undertake your preferred CPD later in the year if you were planning to attend events that have been postponed, or to delay your supervision if required.
The grace period will be reviewed and extended if the COVID-19 pandemic has a longer-term impact on the capacity of members to undertake CPD and supervision.
Please contact PACFA membership team on register@pacfa.org.au if you are have any difficulties meeting the PACFA renewal requirements. We will endeavour to support you with your individual needs during the pandemic.
Download Flexible CPD and Supervision requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS DUE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE 2019-20 MEMBERSHIP YEAR Supervision Requirements
CPD Requirement
Category A – MANDATORY: Minimum annual requirement – 10 hours – Participation in online facilitated learning Category B – OPTIONAL: Maximum annual allowance – 10 hours – Participation in online peer learning groups |