2018 Fee Restructure
Accreditation of a counselling or psychotherapy training program
There is a two-stage fee structure when applying for PACFA accreditation. There is a non-refundable application fee and an accreditation fee which covers accreditation for either 5 or 7 years for each location where the course is delivered. Applicants are required to pay any travel costs that are incurred to undertake site visits. PACFA aims to reduce travel costs for applicants by appointing local panellists, whenever possible, to undertake the site visits.
Fee Schedule effective from 1 July 2018
| One course location | Fee (inc GST) |
| Application fee | $1,400 |
| Accreditation for 5 years | $1,500 |
| Accreditation for 7 years | $2,100 |
| Travel for site visit | At cost |
| TOTAL | $2,900 / $3,500 |
| Additional course location | Fee (inc GST) |
| Accreditation for 5 years | $1,000 |
| Accreditation for 7 years | $1,400 |
| Travel for site visit (if required) | At cost |
| TOTAL | $1,000 / $1,400 |
Accreditation of a specialist training program
There is a two-stage fee structure when applying for PACFA accreditation of a specialist training program. There is a non-refundable application fee and an accreditation fee which covers accreditation for 5 years for each location where the course is delivered. Applicants are required to pay any travel costs that are incurred to undertake site visits. PACFA aims to reduce travel costs for applicants by appointing local panellists, whenever possible, to undertake the site visits. Small programs with less than 15 students at first year intake are eligible for the discounted fees.
| One course location | Fee (inc GST) < 15 students |
Fee (inc GST) > 15 students |
| Application fee | $500 | $1,000 |
| Accreditation for 5 years | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Accreditation for 7 years | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| Travel for site visit | At cost | At cost |
| TOTAL | $1,500/$1,700 | $3,000/$3,400 |
| Additional course location | Fee (inc GST) < 15 students |
Fee (inc GST) > 15 students |
| Accreditation for 5 years | $600 | $1,200 |
| Travel for site visit (if required) | At cost | At cost |
| TOTAL | $600 | $1,200 |
Withdrawal of application and refunds
The application fee is not refundable after 14 days of receipt of payment. Where a request for a refund is received within 14 days together with a request to withdraw the application, a 20% administration fee is payable. Applicants will be invoiced for accreditation fees once accreditation has been approved.
How to pay
Full payment of the application fee must accompany the relevant application form. Assessment of an application will not commence until payment is received by PACFA. Please contact the EPAC Administrator to ask for an Invoice prior to submitting the application.
EPAC Administrator
Julia Bilecki
Phone: 03 9486 3077
Email: epacadmin@pacfa.org.au
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