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# Australian Council of Professions

The Unifying Alliance of Professional Associations

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## Posts

- [ACoP News](https://professions.org.au/news/) - Stay up-to-date with our free 'Professions and Professionalism' e-News: Yes Please
- [2024 Federal Budget and the Universities Accord](https://professions.org.au/2024-federal-budget-and-the-universities-accord/) - The 2024 Federal Budget has been handed down! Here are some of the key highlights that potentially impact the Universities Accord. Australian Universities Accord – tertiary education system reforms Details of the following reforms to boost equity and access to higher education and to progress tertiary harmonisation will be announced once final consultations with relevant
- [Client Choice Awards 2021](https://professions.org.au/client-choice-awards-2021/) - https://clientchoiceawards.net/client-choice-awards-2021-winners
- [MACSM Skilled Migration Policy Review](https://professions.org.au/macsm-skilled-migration-policy-review/)
- [Why Professionalism Matters More than Ever!](https://professions.org.au/why-professionalism-matters-more-than-ever/) - ACoP announces an essential white paper on the importance of professionalism, how professional associations contribute and the impact on culture and society.
- [2022 Strategic Review and Refresh](https://professions.org.au/2022-strategic-review-refresh/) - Our annual Strategic Review and Refresh Workshop with our Member Organisations and invited guests was held on 16 August 2022 to review recent activities and programs followed by exploring possible priorities for going into 2023.
- [Important Update: The Future of the Australian Council of Professions (ACoP)](https://professions.org.au/important-update-the-future-of-the-australian-council-of-professions-acop/) - We’d like to inform you of significant developments concerning the Australian Council of Professions (ACoP). After careful consideration and extensive consultation with stakeholders, ACoP has decided to align with the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) as a dedicated chapter.This transition will allow ACoP to continue its important work of promoting professionalism and advancing the
- [Education & Employability](https://professions.org.au/education-employability/) - Led by ACoP, this initiative seeks to explore the future of learning and employability to support a fair, equitable, socially cohesive and prosperous Australia.
- [Impact of the 2024 Federal Budget response to the Universities Accord | Roundtable](https://professions.org.au/impact-of-the-2024-federal-budget-response-to-the-universities-accord-roundtable/) - Engineers Australia and the Australian Council of Professions are excited to announce that we will be hosting what is expected to be a very informative roundtable event on Thursday 23rd May (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) on the Impact of the 2024 Federal Budget response to the Universities Accord. The event will be face to
- [Professionalisation of the English Language Teaching (ELT) Profession](https://professions.org.au/professionalisation-of-the-english-language-teaching-elt-profession/) - There is mounting evidence that Australia has ‘outsourced’ its key social responsibilities to quasi markets in education, health, and community care.
- [ACoP shares Accreditation Experience with Irish Regulator QQI](https://professions.org.au/acop-shares-accreditation-experience-with-irish-regulator-qqi/) - Irish higher education regulator Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) invited us to share our Joint Statement on Higher Education Course Accreditation work.
- [Client Choice Awards 2019](https://professions.org.au/client-choice-awards-2019/) - Congratulations to the 2019 Client Choice Awards finalists and winners: ClientChoiceAwards.net/past-awards-2019
- [The Future of Working - Technology and AI - Transforming tomorrow's Professions and Professionals](https://professions.org.au/the-future-of-working-technology-and-ai-transforming-tomorrows-professions-and-professionals/) - ‘The Future of Working’ is not just a glimpse into tomorrow; it's a catalyst for action today. Join us to discover how you, as professionals, can adapt, thrive, and harness the transformative power of technology and AI to forge a successful and fulfilling career in the years to come. Following our successful Creating Australia 2040
- [AQF Review Submission](https://professions.org.au/aqf-review-submission/) - Our 2018 AQF Review Terms of Reference Session is was followed‐up in early 2019 with our active participation in the "Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Review" lead by Prof. Peter Noonan who also keynoted at our inaugural National Summit on Micro‐Credentialing and Accreditation in Melbourne. We supported a targeted Review Session for Professional Associations, submitted formal
- [AQF Final Report Released](https://professions.org.au/aqf-final-report-released/) - The Final Report of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Review was released by the Australian Government today.In 2018 we had held an AQF Review Terms of Reference Session and then very actively participated in the Review lead by Prof. Peter Noonan who had also keynoted at our inaugural National Summit on Micro‐Credentialing and Accreditation in
- [Higher-Education Sector Response to COVID-19](https://professions.org.au/higher-education-sector-covid-19-response/) - Joint Statement of Principles for the Higher Education Sector COVID-19 Response
- [ACoP Responds to Proposed New TEQSA Fees and Charges](https://professions.org.au/acop-responds-to-proposed-new-teqsa-fees-and-charges/) - Our submission to the TEQSA ‘Fees and Charges Proposal Consultation Paper’ is based on aggregated responses from our Member Organisations regarding the impacts of cost recovery on their ability to continue delivering quality higher education. While we support the current regulatory environment that evaluates and recognises best practices in the higher education sector, concerns were
- [Extended Support for Australia’s Education Sector](https://professions.org.au/extended-support-for-australia-education-sector/) - We welcome the Australian Government’s announcement today of $37m in fee waivers supporting the education sector to bounce back as international borders reopen.
- [Forum for Climate Action](https://professions.org.au/forum-for-climate-action/) - After signing the global Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter, we are helping other professional organisations in Australia and NZ explore how they too can support a sustainable future.
- [Work-Integrated Learning during the Pandemic and Beyond](https://professions.org.au/work-integrated-learning-during-the-pandemic/) - Despite the COVID disruptions, graduates entering the Professions need to be work ready. There are many WIL innovations, but more efforts are required to achieve best practices.
- [Early Learning System key to Gender Equality](https://professions.org.au/early-learning-system-key-to-gender-equality/) - The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) welcomes the call by key leaders for a more targeted approach to enabling gender equal opportunity across the professions. There is mounting evidence to suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women more negatively across the professions than it has men. Issues that are driving this inequality have been
- [ACoP delivers Invited Workshop on Ethics in Data Analytics](https://professions.org.au/acop-invited-workshop-on-ethics-in-data-analytics/) - ACoP delivered an invited 'Professionalism and Ethics' Workshop at the HIKM 2021 Conference during the Australasian Computer Science Week
- [National Summit ‘Creating Australia 2040 – Education & Employability’](https://professions.org.au/national-summit-creating-australia-2040-education-employability/) - A broad-based coalition of influential thought leaders explored on 4 August 2022 the Society we want to be in 2040 and how we can get there.
- [ACoP 'Voice to Parliament' Statement](https://professions.org.au/acop-voice-to-parliament-statement/) - As a collective body of Australia’s professions, we believe the intent of The Voice is consistent with the collective heart and humanity of all professions.
- [Professional Organisations support the Climate Charter!](https://professions.org.au/professional-organisations-supporting-a-climate-charter/) - Should Australian and NZ Professional Organisations express their support for a Climate Charter progressing the goals of the Paris Agreement?
- [Professional Bodies’ Collective Agency on Climate Action](https://professions.org.au/professional-bodies-climate-action-charter-round-table/) - As the coalition of professionals supporting net-zero emissions by 2050, we welcome interested parties to participate in our mission!
- [Forum for Climate Action - Inaugural Roundtable](https://professions.org.au/forum-for-climate-action-inaugural-roundtable/) - The ANZ 'Forum for Climate Action' inaugural Roundtable explored ways to create substantial steps towards net zero emissions (NZE) by at least 2050.
- [ACoP appoints Chief Futurist](https://professions.org.au/acop-appoints-chief-futurist/) - We welcome Dr Simon Eassom as our inaugural Chief Futurist, who will explore forward-looking and thought-provoking ideas and visions of future-state scenarios.
- [National Summit 'Creating Australia 2040 - Education & Employability'](https://professions.org.au/national-summit-creating-australia-2040-education-employability-announcement/) - What is the Society we want to be in 2040 and how do we get there? After three years of disruption and unpredictable devastation, the time has come for us to explore and develop a holistic vision and roadmap of what Australia could be in 2040 - a resilient, fair and prosperous society that embraces
- [ACoP and Deakin University join forces to move professional education forward](https://professions.org.au/acop-and-deakin-university-join-forces-to-move-professional-education-forward/) - ACoP in partnership with Deakin University is delighted to announce the endorsement of the Deakin Professional Practice credential in Professional Ethics. A world-first endorsement, this experiential micro-credential enables professionals to attain a globally recognised certification of their expertise and experience in applying principles and practice of professionalism and ethics. To be assessed for this certification,
- [NAIDOC Week 2022 - How can Professionals Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!](https://professions.org.au/naidoc-week-2022/) - The Australian Council of Professions and its Professionals celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- [COVID's Startling Impact on Architectural Professional Practice](https://professions.org.au/covids-startling-impact-on-architectural-professional-practice/) - ACoP member Association of Consulting Architects 2022 "Pulse Check" survey reveals startling impacts on architects and the professional services industry.
- [The Professional Fight against Conspiracy Theories](https://professions.org.au/the-professional-fight-against-conspiracy-theories/) - Conspiracy theories, fake news and alternative facts are at alarmingly high levels. Our RoundTable explores what professionals and their organisations can do!
- [Future of Working Round Table](https://professions.org.au/future-of-working-round-table/) - Our Future of Working Roundtable held on 6 December 2022 provided much food for thought and an excellent springboard for further debate, discourse and discussion on this topic in the new year. Our Chief Professionalist, Professor Deen Sanders OAM facilitated this lively session with our expert panel who explored a range of unravelling factors from
- [IWD 2023 – How is your Report Card?](https://professions.org.au/iwd-2023-how-is-your-report-card/) - IWD 2023 reminds us that professionals need to demonstrate their commitment to changing social, economic, and cultural codes of professional practice.
- [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Jeanene Williams](https://professions.org.au/diversity-equity-inclusion-jeanene-williams/) - Our Head of Diversity, Culture and Inclusion, Angelina Pillai has been catching up with several of our Member Organisations recently to find out how they are addressing and celebrating diversity and equity in their respective professions. In this segment, Ange sits down with Jeanene Williams, Co-Chair of the Australian Computer Society's (ACS) National Diversity and
- [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Hayley Angell](https://professions.org.au/diversity-equity-inclusion-hayley-angell/) - In our second segment of this special series, our head of diversity, culture and inclusion, Angelina Pillai chats with Hayley Angell from the Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). Hayley leads CA ANZ' global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and CA ANZ' Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). What does equity mean to you?
- [NAIDOC Week 2023: How can Professionals celebrate and respect our Elders?](https://professions.org.au/naidoc-week-2023-how-can-professionals-celebrate-and-respect-our-elders/) - Each July, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The theme for 2023 is a call ‘For Our Elders’. As the unifying alliance for Australian professions, ACoP invites all professionals to acknowledge the significance of indigenous Elders and the important role that they have played, and continue to play,
- [Micro-Credentials supporting in-demand jobs for STEM careers](https://professions.org.au/micro-credentials-supporting-in-demand-jobs-for-stem-careers/) - ACoP, in conjunction with Science & Technology Australia (STA) held an exclusive STEM Careers Consultation Session on 4 July 2023, exploring a broad range of issues impacting pathways into STEM careers and movement between STEM specialisations. STA has been commissioned by the Office of the Chief Scientist for the Prime Minister’s National Science and Technology
- [The Future of Working - Interview with Simon Eassom](https://professions.org.au/the-future-of-working-simon-eassom/) - In the lead up to the Future of Working Roundtable, our Head of Education and Employability, Lynette Harris is conducting a series of thought-provoking interviews with leading experts exploring the future impact of digital technologies and AI. Our first interview features Chief Futurist, Dr Simon Eassom who shares his insights on this topic. 1. The
- [The Future of Working - Interview with Klaus Veil](https://professions.org.au/the-future-of-working-interview-with-klaus-veil/) - In the lead-up to our Future of Working Roundtable, ACoP President Klaus Veil - assisted by AI - posits what this might mean for professional associations.
- [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Justine Romanis](https://professions.org.au/diversity-equity-inclusion-justine-romanis/) - Our third segment of this special series sees our head of diversity, culture and inclusion, Angelina Pillai sitting down with Justine Romanis from Engineers Australia (EA). Justine leads EA's professional diversity and STEM program which places inclusion and equity at the heart of their initiatives. What does equity mean to you? Diversity can’t exist without
- [Future of Working: Technology and AI Roundtable - 11 August 2023](https://professions.org.au/future-of-working-technology-and-ai-roundtable-recap-11-august-2023/) - The Australian Council of Professions hosted an informative and thought-provoking Roundtable on 11 August. Facilitated by our Chief Futurist, Dr Simon Eassom, the Roundtable focused on technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring how professions and the work professionals do might change as digital technologies and AI transform the future of work. Professor Peter Dawkins AO,
- [Future of Working – Is the 4-day Work Week the Solution?](https://professions.org.au/the-4-day-work-week/) - Debate, discourse and in-depth discussions have been raging around Australia and the world about what the future of working is. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer turning traditional workplace culture on its head - so professionals and organisations are having to re-think sustainable, inclusive and flexible solutions to their work, workplaces and the broader
- [Climate Action pre-COP27 Roundtable Report](https://professions.org.au/climate-action-pre-cop27-roundtable/) - Climate action and change are now in the hands of professionals. ACoP was delighted to support the Climate Charter with a pre-COP27 Forum on 17 October 2022.
- [An Election focused on Trust](https://professions.org.au/acop-calls-for-an-election-focussed-on-trust/) - We need a Federal Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) members know that in times of trouble trust is essential to a healthy functioning of society. Peter Strong, ACoP's Head of Advocacy, stated “Many professions have their own internal and external processes for investigation and enforcement of professional rules and
- [#BreakTheBias – Enough of the Chat, it’s time to Act!](https://professions.org.au/breakthebias-enough-of-the-chat-its-time-to-act-iwd-2022/) - As International Women’s Day (IWD) is marked across the globe, we still have a long way to go before equality between the genders is a reality.
- [Supporting neurodiverse Professionals at Work](https://professions.org.au/supporting-neurodiverse-professionals-at-work/) - Professionals have a responsibility to create, enable and sustain inclusive and safe environments for the diverse range of individuals in our communities and workplaces. However, at our ‘Neurodiversity in the Professions’ panel discussion last year we learnt that there is limited knowledge on how organisations can best support neurodiverse professionals at work. ACoP is therefore
- [ACoP increases its Government Advocacy](https://professions.org.au/acop-government-advocacy-portfolio-peter-strong/) - ACoP is pleased to announce that Peter Strong has joined the team as our advocate in Canberra. Peter is the immediate past CEO of COSBOA and left that position to have a break. We have coaxed him back into the fray. In addition to until recently advocating for our MOU partner Council of Small Business ACoP is pleased to announce that Peter Strong has joined the team as our advocate in Canberra. Peter is the immediate past CEO of COSBOA and left that position to have a break. We have coaxed him back into the fray. In addition to until recently advocating for our MOU partner Council of Small Business
- [ACoP signs MOU with peak NeuroDiversity Body](https://professions.org.au/acop-signs-mou-with-peak-neurodiversity-body/) - ACoP has formalised its collaboration with Believe:neuroDIVERSITY, a nfp organisation working on improving the situation of neurodivergent professionals.
- [ACoP presents at Glasgow COP26 Forum](https://professions.org.au/acop-presents-at-glasgow-cop26-forum/)
- [Principles for Higher Education Course Accreditation](https://professions.org.au/pa-and-ua-sign-joint-statement-accreditation/) - The Joint Statement of Principles for Higher Education Course Accreditation, a ground-breaking step towards better Professional accreditation practices.
- [University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching and Learning](https://professions.org.au/university-industry-collaboration-teaching-learning/)
- [Budget 2022 - an Election is Coming](https://professions.org.au/budget-2022-an-election-is-coming/) - This week saw the federal pre-election budget and the opposition response. We believe that what was missing from both was a longer-term strategy for Australia.
- [Empowering Diversity through Consultancy](https://professions.org.au/empowering-diversity-through-consultancy/) - The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) supports broad-based diversity and inclusion as one of its key policy and advocacy areas and is delighted that one of our member organisations, the Institute of Management Consultants, is leading the charge with a Women in Consulting webinar. As the unifying alliance of Professional Associations, we raise the awareness
- [NAIDOC Week 2021: How can Professionals help Heal Country?](https://professions.org.au/naidoc-week-2021-how-can-professionals-help-heal-country/) - As the unifying alliance for Australian Professions, we ask all professionals to acknowledge our national heritage and actively contribute to Healing Country.
- [Less Blame Shifting - More Listening](https://professions.org.au/less-blame-shifting-more-listening/) - Responding to concerning publicity that may undermine confidence in Australia’s vaccination and health advice, ACoP calls for a reset in the tone of debate.
- [Ethical Concerns on Artificial Intelligence](https://professions.org.au/ethical-concerns-artificial-intelligence/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) promised to do things more efficiently, faster and at a lower cost. Do opaque AI systems do more societal harm than economic good?
- [Pandemic Impact on Ethical Decision-Making](https://professions.org.au/pandemic-impact-on-ethical-decision-making/) - A theme that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic is the need for self-care in an environment that has disrupted the professional’s work environment. Right now, professionals and their governing bodies are making long term decisions based on seismic shifts arising from the pandemic.
- [Neurodiversity in the Professions](https://professions.org.au/neurodiversity-in-the-professions/) - In the last 20 years, have we progressed much in leveraging neurologically diverse talent to increase productivity and/or address skills shortages?
- [Women on Board, Equal Pay - Closing the Gap](https://professions.org.au/women-on-board-equal-pay-closing-the-gap/) - While ACoP welcomes that all ASX 200 Boards now have at least 1 member who is female - we’re not quite ready to pop the champagne just yet!
- [Annual General Meeting 2021](https://professions.org.au/annual-general-meeting-2021/) - Our 2021 Annual General Meeting was held on 27 May 2021 - online and back to the standard Corporations Act time-frames. In our view, this is another sign how the "new normal" of online/remote working is proliferating throughout the knowledge-work domain. With nearly all Member Associations in attendance, the AGM approved the minutes of the
- [Annual General Meeting 2022](https://professions.org.au/annual-general-meeting-2022/) - We are planning to hold our 2022 Annual General Meeting on 26 May 2022.
- [50 Year Anniversary](https://professions.org.au/50-year-anniversary/) - We are celebrating 50 Years of thought leadership and advocacy for professional associations and their member professionals.
- [AFR Client Choice Awards 2018](https://professions.org.au/afr-client-choice-awards-2018/)
- [Client  Choice Awards 2017](https://professions.org.au/client-choice-awards-2017/)
- [Vale Brenda Aynsley OAM](https://professions.org.au/brenda-aynsley-tribute/) - "On behalf of the Board of the Australian Council of Professions, I am saddened to advise of the passing last weekend of our former President, colleague and friend, Brenda Aynsley OAM FACS CP. Brenda was respected by us all as a leader and mentor within the Australian Computer Society, the Australian Council of Professions and
- [Sustainable Development Goals Briefing](https://professions.org.au/sustainable-development-goals-briefing/) - A Members-Only Briefing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, hosted by our Member the Australian Library and Information Association and DFAT.
- [Creating a Culture of Professionalism - The Board's Role](https://professions.org.au/creating-a-culture-of-professionalism-the-boards-role/) - How do Boards create a culture of professionalism?Read the keynote of our President Brenda Aynsley OAM FACS CP at the Association Forum's 2018 CEO & Chair Symposium here.
- [Next Level for Professional Accreditation](https://professions.org.au/next-level-for-professional-accreditation/) - Engineers Australia welcomes the Joint Statement of Principles for Professional Accreditation developed in cooperation with Universities Australia and Professions Australia.“Engineers Australia accredits all University undergraduate engineering courses, supporting the integrity of the profession,” said Ron Watts, Executive General Manager, Professional Standards & Practice at Engineers Australia. “The Engineers Australia accreditation process is based on competency
- [International Consultant’s Day: Thursday 3rd June 2021](https://professions.org.au/international-consultants-day-2021/) - Many of our Member Organisations have special events where they promote their profession to the public. ACoP is delighted to join our Member Organisation Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) in celebrating International Consultants Day 2021. International Consultant’s Day is celebrated on the first Thursday of June each year - in 2021 this is Thursday, June
- [Chief Professionalist Round Table](https://professions.org.au/chief-professionalist-round-table/) - The last 12 months have seen unprecedented challenges for Australia and a driving question has been "Who can we trust?". Many professionals have stepped-up to that challenge and shown that science-based, deeply considered expert guidance helps us successfully navigate the threats to our lives and livelihoods. Our Chief Professionalist Round-Table will start a nuanced conversation
- [ACoP appoints Chief Professionalist](https://professions.org.au/acop-appoints-chief-professionalist/) - Australia and its institutions have experienced unprecedented challenges in the last 12 months. A question that many have asked has been "who can we trust?". The strength of Australia’s professional community stepping up to that challenge and helping us navigate the threats to our lives and livelihoods has been inspiring. In this our Year of
- [More than a Word - Reconciliation takes Action](https://professions.org.au/more-than-a-word-reconciliation-takes-action/) - The Australian Council of Professions supports the reconciliation process with First Nations Peoples and in National Reconciliation Week 2021 calls on its member organisations and their professionals to be exemplars of truth-telling, accountability and responsibility. In its 50th year as the unifying alliance of Professional Associations and celebrating 2021 as the "Year of the Professions,
- [Micro-Credential Round Table](https://professions.org.au/micro-credential-round-table/) - The role of micro credentialing within the education ecosystem is increasing significant, yet there continues to be no commonly agreed standard within professional association accreditation practices. Many of our member organisations are grappling with the ways in which they might incorporate accredited micro credential programs into their current and future CPD/CPE offerings and how this
- [Sydney Uni Researches Professional Ethics](https://professions.org.au/sydney-uni-researches-professional-ethics/) - Professionals encounter ethical challenges in their work. Sydney University PhD student Anne Quain is seeking to find out what support is accessed by professionals when navigating these situations, and what kind of support is offered by professional associations. As part of her research, Anne has developed in consultation with ACoP a survey for members of
- [Future Pathways to Professional Standing Round-Table](https://professions.org.au/future-pathways-to-professional-standing-round-table/) - Micro-Credentials, Experiential Learning, etc. are examples of some rapid developments in the pathways of becoming a professional. Many of our member organisations are currently exploring and working on what progression to the membership of a Professional Association might look like in the future. Our Round-Table will explore possible future pathways to professional standing and eligibility
- [Geoscience Professionals join Council of Professions](https://professions.org.au/geoscience-professionals-join-council-of-professions/) - The Australian Council of Professions is delighted to welcome the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) as a professional association member, further broadening and strengthening our membership and reach. The AIG is a dynamic, member-focussed professional institute that represents more than 2,500 professional geoscientists: geologists, geophysicists and other Earth scientists working in industry, government, education and
- [Emerging Professions Round-Table](https://professions.org.au/emerging-professions-round-table/) - Well-established professions occupy a position of privilege and inclusion in the provision of services and lawmaking machinery of societies. It is a desirable position to which communities of practice aspire, however realising this status presents a dilemma for the entities representing neo-professions, emerging professions, sub-specialisations, occupational groups and para-professions. In fulfilling our remit to explore
- [ACoP welcomes Return to Fact-Based Policy-Making](https://professions.org.au/acop-welcomes-return-to-fact-based-policy-making/) - The Australian Council of Professions welcomes the US administration's return to making policies based on science and evidence-based facts. The commitments made by US President Joe Biden in his inauguration speech raise substantial hope that the United States will now be able to more effectively counter and mitigate the serious health and environmental challenges it
- [Professional Organisation Development Expert joins ACoP](https://professions.org.au/professional-organisation-development-expert-joins-acop/) - To further enhance our capability to support the professionalising of communities of practice, in particular the development of a framework to assist the development of Professional Associations, we have engaged a renowned expert in developing professional associations. Mark Lowy MBA MPM BSc PMP PgMP has joined our Office of the CEO to advance the professionalisation
- ['Guiding for Professionalism' Project](https://professions.org.au/guiding-for-professionalism-project/) - There is a global crisis of trust and an increase in anti-professional sentiment globally. Despite economic success, Governments, Business, NGOs and the Media are not trusted due to a growing sense of inequity, availability and easy distribution of information from questionable sources and compromised adherence to professional ethics. So how can professional associations support their
- [Professionalism Researcher Strengthens ACoP's Thought Leadership](https://professions.org.au/professionalism-researcher-strengthens-acop-thought-leadership/) - As we look into further strengthening our thought leadership in 2021, the Australian Council of Professions have engaged a key resource to help us deliver additional services to our members. We would like to introduce you to Ruth Ferraro PhD Fellow ARPI GAICD who has joined our Office of the CEO to head the Professionalism
- [ACoP implements Office of the CEO](https://professions.org.au/acop-implements-office-of-the-ceo/) - dfsgdgf The Board discussed current thinking around how to get the spread of skills and passion to provide support to ACoP – considering perhaps having 2-3 part-time experts to provide the peak subject matter expertise that we now require. This expertise would be ... in an expanded "Office of the CEO". Board members were supportive
- [Accreditation Expert joins ACoP Leadership](https://professions.org.au/accreditation-expert-joins-acop-leadership/) - We are delighted that a further well-regarded leader of a professional accreditation body has joined us in taking our organisation forward in a time when higher education and the accreditation of professional courses is facing ongoing COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges. We welcome Michael Carpenter BEng(hons) MBA GAICD, CEO of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, who joins
- [International Womens Day 2020](https://professions.org.au/international-womens-day-2020/) - As in previous years, the Australian Council of Professions celebrates the International Day of Women by acknowledging, promoting and celebrating the vital position and contribution of female professionals in the professions and professionalism.We believe that equality is not only a women's issue, but is essential for economies professions, businesses, economies and communities to thrive. In
- [COVID-19 Statement](https://professions.org.au/covid-19-statement/) - The Australian Council of Professions has been carefully monitoring and assessing the corona virus (COVID-19) situation since early February. In these unprecedented and difficult times, our thoughts are with professional associations and their professionals in Australia and around the world. We in particular acknowledge the health professionals around the globe who are working tirelessly to
- [Expanding our Leadership](https://professions.org.au/strengthening-our-leadership/) - We are delighted that three well-regarded leaders of professional and educational organisations have joined us in taking our organisation forward to be even more widely recognised and influential as the Unifying Alliance of Professional Associations in Australia. We welcome Julie Strous BVS GAICD (Executive Director - Australasian Veterinary Boards Council), Lynette Harris M.Ed (Director -
- [Increased Collaboration of Professionals and Small Businesses](https://professions.org.au/increased-recognition-for-professionals-and-small-businesses/) - The Australian Council of Professions and the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia are pleased and excited to announce the creation of a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding. The two organisations between them serve over one million small businesses through their member organisations. This partnership will provide a much greater reach to
- [COVID-19 Business Recovery Council](https://professions.org.au/covid-19-business-recovery-council/) - In May 2020, the Australian Council of Professions joined with the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA) to form a thought-leading group for the COVID-19 "Road to Recovery". The main focus for the COVID-19 Business Recovery Council is to map a safe way forward for small/medium businesses as well as professional practices. This
- [Plotting the Journey to Professionalism for English Teachers](https://professions.org.au/the-journey-to-professionalism-for-english-teachers/) - ACoP was invited to present at the 2021 Annual Conference of the English Language Teachers organisation NEAS on the profession's journey to trust and professionalism. Trust in and regard for teachers as professionals is high but differs across countries and cultures. Teachers of non-English speaking background students are privileged to join doctors and scientists as
- [Client Choice Awards 2020](https://professions.org.au/client-choice-awards-2020/) - As a sponsor of the prestigious Client Choice Awards since their inception in 2004, we are disappointed by the need to convert the 2020 'Best Professional' Awards from a gala presentation night to an online event. However, we very much support the decision to be good global citizens and not encourage non-essential mass travel so
- [Celebrating 100 Years of Engineering](https://professions.org.au/celebrating-100-years-of-engineering/) - Celebrating the centenary of representing their profession, our member association Engineers Australia co-hosted the World Engineers Convention 2019 with the World Federation of Engineering Organisations in Melbourne last week. Engineers Australia is a proud Member of the Australian Council of Professions. EA Executive General Manager, Professional Standards & Practice Ron Watts CompIEAust FAHRI said "The
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19)](https://professions.org.au/coronavirus-covid-19/) - The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) held a crisis meeting in Canberra two days ago to discuss a response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to inform small businesses and consultancies on the issues facing them due to the impending corona virus pandemic. The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) was a key participant with their
- [Micro-Credentials Principles](https://professions.org.au/micro-credentials-principles/) - The Australian Council of Professions continues to progress the creation of a Principles of Micro-Credentials document with broad-based input from the Professions and other stakeholders.Our activities so far have been: The Inaugural National Summit on Micro-Credentials on 7&8 March 2019 in MelbourneThe Micro-Credentials Round-Tables in Sydney and Melbourne in May and June 2019Input to the
- [The Most and Least Trusted Professions in Australia 2019](https://professions.org.au/the-most-and-least-trusted-professions-australia-2019/) - Not all jobs are equal. A poll released today reveals that doctors are considered the most trustworthy profession in Australia, while scientists are the most trusted globally. People would put their lives in your hands if you were in certain professions, whereas other occupations would see you treated with suspicion: Australians don’t seem to put
- [Community Work Professionals join ACoP](https://professions.org.au/community-work-professionals-join-acop/) - The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) welcomes as a new Professional Association Member the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) - the professional body that supports Australia’s community work practitioners, which is also celebrating its 50-year anniversary. ACWA joins the peak Professional body that includes many of Australia’s critical Professions including engineers, accountants, psychologists, nurses, midwives,
- [Micro-Credential Experts join Council of Professions](https://professions.org.au/micro-credential-experts-join-council-of-professions/) - The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) is pleased to welcome DeakinCo, the commercial arm of Deakin University, as a Member of the Australian Council of Professions. DeakinCo's membership represents a valuable joining of forces to help advance Professionals and Professionalism in Australia as well as a commitment of both organisations to work together in order
- [Micro-Credentials Summit 7&8 March 2019](https://professions.org.au/micro-credentials-summit/) - The inaugural National Micro‐Credentials Accreditation Summit on 7&8 March in Melbourne was a run‐away success with over 270 registrations. We had to extend the event to two days and change the venue twice to accommodate the interest in the Summit! After an inspiring Welcome to Country our keynoters A/Prof Marcus O'Donnell (Pro‐Vice‐Chancellor Education, Deakin University),
- [Annual General Meeting 2019](https://professions.org.au/annual-general-meeting-2019/) - Our AGM was held on 30 May 2019 in Sydney, hosted by our Member Association the Australian Computer Society.Here is a summary of the Report given to the Member Associations present: The Australian Council of Professions is a not-for-profit organisation comprised of professional associations and organisations that share the vision of building and maintaining community
- [International Women's Day 2018](https://professions.org.au/international-womens-day-2018/) - This year again we participated in the International Women’s Day celebration held National Surveyors House in Deakin, Canberra. Organised by the Australia India Business Council ACT 'Women in Business' Chapter, the event celebrated the 'Colour of Versatility' and was lead by Anna Palathinkal from our Member Professional Association the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI).
- [Professionalism and Ethics Forum 2018](https://professions.org.au/professionalism-and-ethics-forum-2018/) - A Members-Only Round-Table on Professionalism and Ethics was held by ACoP on 17 November 2018 in Melbourne. A keynote by Dr Wim VanDeKerckhove PhD, Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Employment and Work (CREW) at the University of Greenwich UK and a global leader in whistleblowing management standards was followed by presentations by A/Prof
- [TEQSA Industry Professional Bodies Forum](https://professions.org.au/teqsa-industry-professional-bodies-forum/) - As a TEQSA MoU Partner since February 2017, we represented our Members at the "Industry Professional Bodies Forum" held by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) in December 2018. The event was intended to provide bodies who have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TEQSA to articulate their thoughts and experiences.
- [Accreditation Systems Review (ASR)](https://professions.org.au/accreditation-systems-review-asr/) - The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in 2016 commissioned an Independent Review of Accreditation Systems (ASR) to explore and address concerns about cost, transparency, duplication and prescriptive approaches to accreditation functions. The final report was considered by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC) and publicly released in October 2018. We were invited to comment
- [Constitution Special General Meeting](https://professions.org.au/constitution-special-general-meeting/) - Today the Australian Council of Professions Ltd at a Special General Meeting approved a new Constitution. Generously hosted by Speech Pathology Australia in Melbourne, the only item of business before the SGM was approving the following a special resolution: That the current constitution of the company be replaced with the proposed new constitution, a copy
- [ACoP CEO takes up new Opportunity with Professional Association](https://professions.org.au/acop-ceo-take-up-new-opportunity-with-professional-association/) - On behalf of the Board, it is with regret that I advise that our CEO Liz Lang will be leaving Professions Australia (aka the Australian Council of Professions - ACoP) to pursue a new opportunity as the ACT Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Architects. Over the last 3 ½ plus years, working with
- [AQF Terms of Reference Review](https://professions.org.au/aqf-terms-of-reference-review/) - In February 2018 we explored and collated our Members' views and opinions by convening a Members‐Only Forum to provide formal input into the "Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Review Terms of Reference" project conducted by Prof Christine Ewan for the Federal Department of Education and Training (DET).
- [Professions Australia welcomes Action](https://professions.org.au/professions-australia-welcomes-action/) - The appointment by CPA Australia of a panel to review claims relating to the use of CPA Australia members’ funds has been welcomed by the nation’s peak professional body, the Australian Councel of Professions. ACoP President Brenda Aynsley OAM said this action to address claims and criticisms made by some CPA members was an appropriate
- [Transforming to an Online Organisation](https://professions.org.au/transforming-to-an-online-organisation/) - Professions Australia (incorporated as the Australian Council of Professions Ltd - ACoP) has begun the process of transitioning to fully online operations. Based on the 2017 Strategic Review which addressed the purpose, positioning and presentation of our organisation, we have also reviewed our modus of day-to-day operations. With the Board and CEO geographically spread across
- [Trust in Professions Survey 2017](https://professions.org.au/trust-in-professions-survey-2017/) - Health professionals continue to be Australia's most trusted profession with Nurses again being seen as the most highly regarded, followed by Doctors and Pharmacists.In the Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey 2017 released today, 94% of Australians (up 2% from 2016) rated Nurses ‘very high’ or ‘high’ for their ‘ethics and honesty’. Nurses have topped
- [Strategic Planning Session 2017](https://professions.org.au/strategic-planning-session-2017/) - Our 2017 Strategic Review and Planning Day was held in Melbourne today, generously hosted by our Member Speech Pathology Australia. Topics for the Strategic Review and Planning session were: Review of what our Purpose is, what we stand for and the value we provide to our members and the community.Review whether our Mission and Vision
- [PA signs MoU with TEQSA](https://professions.org.au/pa-signs-mou-with-teqsa/) - The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP or "Professions Australia") has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency that will allow for greater collaboration and sharing of information between the two organisations. At the MOU signing during our 2017 Strategic Planning Day, TEQSA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McClaran, said
- [ICT Manager Wins YPY 2016 Award](https://professions.org.au/ict-manager-wins-ypy-2016-award/) - Yohan De Silva, a member of our Member Association Australian Computer Society (ACS), was awarded our Young Professional of the Year Award for 2016. Accepting the award, Yohan said, "It's an absolute honour to be named the Young Professional of the Year for 2016 and be recognised at the highest level by Professions Australia, the
- [Spatial Scientists and Librarians join Professions Australia](https://professions.org.au/spatial-scientists-and-librarians-join-professions-australia/) - Professions Australia is pleased to announce that the Surveying and Spatial Scientists Institute (SSSI) and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) have joined the national peak body for professional associations.”We’re delighted that SSSI and ALIA have joined the growing membership of Professions Australia who are passionate about consumer information and protection, professional standards and
- [The Heart of Professionalism](https://professions.org.au/ethics-professional-standards-and-training-the-heart-of-professionalism/) - A recent poll of the ethics and honesty of 30 occupations supports the high standing of professions who have professional standards, ethical behaviour and on-going professional development at heart.The annual Roy Morgan telephone survey on the Image of Professions conducted last week (4-5 May) asked 655 Australian men and women aged 14 and over to
- [AFR Client Choice Awards 2016](https://professions.org.au/afr-client-choice-awards-2016/) - As a sponsor of the prestigious AFR Client Choice Awards since their inception in 2004, our President Michael Catchpole presented the 2016 'Best Professional' Award in front of an audience of more than 300 professional services attendees. The award category winners were:- Martin Jones (Ferrier Hodgson)- Quentin Digby (Herbert Smith Freehills)For more information on our
- [Accreditation Dialogue between Unis and Professions](https://professions.org.au/accreditation-dialogue-between-unis-and-professions/) - Professions Australia hosted a member forum on 1 April 2015 to progress work on the Universities Australia and Professions Australia draft Joint Statement of Principles for Professional Accreditation. Chaired by former Professions Australia Board Member, Mr Rupert Grayston, the forum saw constructive and robust dialogue between the universities’ and professions’ representatives.However, the open and frank
- [Young Professional of the Year 2015](https://professions.org.au/young-professional-of-the-year-2015/) - Professions Australia announces that Dr Kate Amos is our 2015 Young Professional of the Year. Dr Amos was nominated by the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch). At an awards ceremony in Coffs Harbour she was presented her award by the Federal Member for Cowper and Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Mr Luke Hartsuyker MP.
- [New Horizons - The Future of Professions and Professionalism](https://professions.org.au/the-future-of-professions-and-professionalism/) - Professions Australia members and their guests met in Sydney on 4 November to explore and discuss the Future of the Professions and Professionalism in the Age of Digitisation - a compelling and crucial topic for the professions. Mr Alex Malley delivered the keynote address on the Future of the Professions and Professions Australia President, Mr
- [Professions Australia 2009 AGM elects New Board](https://professions.org.au/professions-australia-2009-agm-elects-new-board/) - Following its AGM, Professions Australia today announced the composition of its newly elected Board. Mr Don Larkin, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, has been elected as the new President taking over from Mr Frank Payne who steps down after two years in the position and will serve as Immediate-Past President. The AGM also elected
- [Blueprint for National Registration of the Professions](https://professions.org.au/blueprint-for-national-registration-of-the-professions/) - The Blueprint for National Registration of the Professions has been developed by Professions Australia and its member organisations. Our objective is to promote and facilitate the implementation of national registration arrangements for those professions currently subject to state andterritory based regulation. The Blueprint acknowledges that Australia is a single integrated market, exposed to domestic and
- [Expert Evidence](https://professions.org.au/expert-evidence/) - The Federal Court of Australia has produced Guidelines for Expert Witnesses in Proceedings. These are available at www.fedcourt.gov.au/digital-law-library/judges-speeches/justice-middleton/Middleton-J-200710.rtf.The guidelines are not intended to address all aspects of an expert witness’s duties, but are intended to facilitate the admission of opinion evidence, and to assist experts to understand in general terms what the Court expects of
- [Role and Duties of an Expert Witness](https://professions.org.au/role-and-duties-of-an-expert-witness/) - When called upon to act as an expert witness, a member shall conduct her/himself in accordance with the 'Role and Duties of the Expert Witness' set out by the Australian Council of Professions, which states: The role of the expert witness in litigation is to assist the court in the administration of justice by providing
- [2021 - Professions,  Professionals and Professionalism](https://professions.org.au/2021-professions-professionals-professionalism/) - 2020 saw unprecedented challenges for Australians and their institutions. Faced with an unknown virus pandemic, the public and governments trusted the Chief Medical/Health Officers as professionals providing science-based, ethical and responsible thought-leadership and advice to survive this threat to lives and livelihoods. We are celebrating our 50-year anniversary by declaring 2021 as the "Year of
- [Web Site Refresh](https://professions.org.au/web-site-refresh/) - We have recently started refreshing and updating our website.This follows the 'soft' and staged migration that commenced with email addresses and email lists as decided at our 2017 Strategic Review and Planning Day. The final step is the migration of our web site content to a more user-friendly content management system at the Professions.org.au domain.Thank
- [We are now Professions.org.au](https://professions.org.au/we-are-now-professions-org-au/) - Our migration from professions.com.au to the Professions.org.au domain is now completed.Implementing the decision at our 2017 Strategic Review and Planning Day we undertook a 'soft' and staged migration that commenced with email addresses, then moved to our email lists and has now concluded with the migration of our web site content to a more user-friendly
- [COVID-19 Road to Recovery Education/Training Needs](https://professions.org.au/covid-19-road-to-recovery-education-training-needs/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on employment, required workplace skills and the nature of jobs of many Australian employees and workers. We are seeking your help to establish which and how new skills should be provided, funded and acquired more quickly to ensure all Australians can participate and benefit from Australia’s successful
- [Micro-Credentials Round-Tables](https://professions.org.au/micro-credentials-round-tables/) - The Australian Council of Profession's inaugural series of Community of Practice Round-Table meetings continue the discussions and discourse that began at the Micro-Credentials National Summit in March 2019. The intent of these Round-Tables is: to investigate how Professional Associations can develop relevant standards and accreditation practices that best support the implementation of micro-credentialing within CPD/CPE
- [Professional Self-Regulation](https://professions.org.au/professional-self-regulation/) - The Australian Council of Professions endorses the proposal by the NSW Government that the limitations of liability on time and money provided under the legislation be available to the defendants of an action in which the "Professional of Record" in the matter is listed on an approved register.The NSW Government has defined a "Professional of
- [Leading Higher Education Independent joins ACoP](https://professions.org.au/leading-higher-education-independent-joins-acop/) - The Australian Council of Professions is delighted to welcome Navitas as a supporting organisation member, further broadening and strengthening our membership and reach. Navitas is an Australian company that pioneered an innovative university partnership model of education in 1994 and today helps thousands of learners transform their lives through access to an extensive range of
- [Chartered Accountants ANZ join Council of Professions](https://professions.org.au/chartered-accountants-anz-join-council-of-professions/) - We are delighted to welcome the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) as a professional association member, further broadening our reach into the accounting profession. CA ANZ represents more than 128, 000 financial professionals, supporting them to build value and make a difference to the businesses, organisations and communities in which they work
- [Diversity, Culture and Inclusion? On IWD 2021, let’s start with including Culturally Diverse Women!](https://professions.org.au/diversity-culture-and-inclusion-iwd-2021-including-culturally-diverse-women/) - There are so many facets to diversity. Diversity is a broad-based area that comprises of gender, LGBTIQA+, race, ethnicity, migration status, age and disability to name a few. In the context of International Womens Day 2021, we asked Angelina Pillai, CEO of the Association of Consulting Architects, to share with us her reflections on these
- [ACoP Appoints new Director](https://professions.org.au/acop-appoints-new-director/) - We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Dr Julie Strous as a Director of the Australian Council of Professions. A veterinarian and executive director of the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, Julie fills the casual vacancy created by the resignation of Catherine Garvey in April. Prior to her twenty years with
- [2019-20 Strategic Plan](https://professions.org.au/2019-20-strategic-plan/) - Our Strategic Plan for 2019-20 was released today. The development process had started with the 2019 Strategic Review and Planning day on 25 June 2019 in Melbourne. Members were invited to participate and two facilitators assisted the review and planning process.In summary, our overall Purpose, Vision and Mission were re-confirmed with the goal of becoming
- [Annual General Meeting 2020](https://professions.org.au/annual-general-meeting-2020/) - We held our first entirely virtual Annual General Meeting on 30 July 2020 in line with ASIC's special COVID-19 pandemic advice. With all but one Member Association in attendance, the AGM approved the President's and Financial Reports as well as the reappointment of the auditor. The Members then considered proposed updates to the April 2018
- [Modern Professional Practice and its Future](https://professions.org.au/modern-professional-practice-and-its-future/) - Today we attended the UNSW "Modern Professional Practice and its Future" Conference hosted by Allens in Sydney which was an outstanding program. It was great to see many of our ACoP members there.Professor Richard Susskind, via video-link from London, outlined the arguments of his co-authored book "The Future of the Professions". He contends that there
- [Higher Education at the Crossroads](https://professions.org.au/higher-education-at-the-crossroads/) - The Australian Council of Professions (ACoP) has responded to the various reviews and papers initiated by the government over recent years and is now submitting comments on the overview paper ‘Higher Education at the Crossroads’.ACoP Members are the major professional associations and they maintain contact with the professional schools in the universities in the various
- [Professional Skills Development](https://professions.org.au/professional-skills-development/) - Reflecting our concern about the longer term economic and social impacts of ongoing professional skills shortages, Professions Australia has been working with our member associations to better understand the nature of these shortages (or in some instances - oversupply) and to explore possible approaches to better matching supply and demand over the longer term.Our Education
- [ACoP joins Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration](https://professions.org.au/acop-joins-ministerial-advisory-council-on-skilled-migration/) - The Australian federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs The Hon Alex Hawke MP has invited the Australian Council of Professions to serve on his Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM). The purpose of this Ministerial Advisory Council is to provide advice to the Minister on Australia’s temporary and permanent skilled
- [Global Leader in English Language Teaching QA joins ACoP](https://professions.org.au/global-leader-in-english-language-teaching-qa-joins-acop/)
- [ACoP joins Asia-Pacific Federation of Associations](https://professions.org.au/acop-joins-asia-pacific-federation-of-associations/) - The ACoP Board is delighted to announce that our organisation is now part of the regional associations body Asia-Pacific Federation of Associations (APFAO). As a member of the Asia-Pacific Federations been accepted as a member of the ... advocating towards the betterment of the sector and professionals working in these associations.
- [Diversity, Culture and Inclusion Advocate joins ACoP](https://professions.org.au/diversity-culture-inclusion-advocate-joins-acop/)
- [Financial Planning Professionals join ACoP](https://professions.org.au/financial-planning-professionals-join-acop/) - Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)
- [Public Works Engineering Professionals join ACoP](https://professions.org.au/public-works-engineering-professionals-join-acop/) - Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)
- [Institute of Internal Auditors joins ACoP](https://professions.org.au/institute-of-internal-auditors-joins-acop/) - Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- [ACoP opens Office of the Chief Professionalist](https://professions.org.au/acop-opens-office-of-the-chief-professionalist/)
- [Professions Australia and Associations Forum Collaborate](https://professions.org.au/professions-australia-and-associations-forum-collaborate/)
- [What are "Incidental Professions"?](https://professions.org.au/what-are-incidental-professions/)
- [May 2020 Strategic Review and Refresh](https://professions.org.au/may-2020-strategic-review-and-refresh/)
- [New Knowledge - New Opportunities](https://professions.org.au/new-knowledge-new-opportunities/) - Introduction The Australian Council of Professions acknowledges the importance of the matters raised in the Discussion Paper on Higher Education Research and Research Training and appreciates the fact that the Minister is giving proper attention to this area. Nevertheless, it is generally acknowledged that the university system, including university research, is seriously affected by funding
- [Professional Services under Threat](https://professions.org.au/professional-services-under-threat/) - Australia’s professional practitioners - from veterinarians, physiotherapists and engineers to doctors, lawyers, accountants and surveyors - are under threat. The threat stems from the fact that professionals have become obvious - and often unjustified - targets when something goes wrong and the "victim" looks around for someone to blame.In our increasingly litigious society, professionals are
- [Recognition of Overseas Professional Qualifications](https://professions.org.au/recognition-of-overseas-professional-qualifications/) - The Australian Council of Professions' policy on the recognition of overseas professional qualifications is as follows: each profession has the sole responsibility for setting and maintaining its standards within Australia;each profession should recognise the qualifications of an overseas trained professional only if that person is as competent to perform in the profession as a person
- [National Competition Policy and the Professions](https://professions.org.au/national-competition-policy-and-the-professions/) - Can the Professions survive under a National Competition Policy? This is a timely and significant conference and one with which the Australian Council of Professions is very pleased to be associated. The title of the conference is challenging: the short answer to the question posed must be ‘yes’. The Australian Council of Professions has, over
- [Dealing with Risk](https://professions.org.au/dealing-with-risk/) - This publication is an attempt to spell out some of the difficulties flowing from the prevailing social attitudes towards risk acceptance and the effect the difficulties have on professional practice. It is primarily directed to practising professionals, and is intended to encourage and assist them to develop a broad community discussion about one of the
- [National Accreditation Best Practices Summit](https://professions.org.au/national-accreditation-best-practices-summit/) - In February 2018 we convened the inaugural National Professional Accreditation Best Practices Summit. The Summit was hailed by the participants as a very timely event with more than 140 participants, many intensive discussions between the higher‐education thought leaders in Australia and a communiqué ap‐ proved in the closing session.The Summit was opened with a video
- [DET Policy Briefing Draft](https://professions.org.au/det-policy-briefing-draft/) - In December 2018/January2019 we collated your feedback on behalf of the Department of Education and Training (DET) for a Ministerial briefing on the posibility of increased regulation of higher education course accreditation.With our Members we researched and compiled a comprehensive briefing draft that we delivered to DET in January 2019.It is our understanding that the

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- [Professionalism and Ethics](https://professions.org.au/professionalism-ethics/) - his main policy and advocacy area covers Professionalism and Ethics - it is managed by our Professionalism and Ethics Portfolio Committee.
- [ANZ Forum for Climate Action](https://professions.org.au/forum-climate-action/) - The Australian / New Zealand ‘Forum for Climate Action’ brings together professionals and their associations to collaboratively progress the climate agenda.
- [Partnerships](https://professions.org.au/partnerships/) - The Australian Council of Professions maintains reciprocal relationships with other peak bodies to effectively collaborate in our main policy areas and support our advocacy in the professional domain. Universities Australia Since at least 2012 the Australian Council of Professions (ACoP / "Professions Australia") has worked with Universities Australia, the national peak body for public universities,
- [Chief Professionalist](https://professions.org.au/chief-professionalist/) - 2020 has seen unprecedented challenges for Australians and our institutions. A driving question in the public policy and community space has been "who can we trust?". Australia’s professional community has stepped up to that challenge and shown that science-based, deeply considered expert guidance is the strongest tool we have to help us navigate the threat
- [Brenda Aynsley OAM](https://professions.org.au/brenda-aynsley-memorial-lecture-on-professionalism/) - In September 2018 we mourned the passing of our former President Brenda Aynsley OAM. Brenda was respected as a leader and mentor within the Australian Computer Society, the Australian Council of Professions and across the professions that our organisation represents. She was fearless in her advocacy of the value of professionalism and the maintenance of
- [Professional Burnout - Moral Stress](https://professions.org.au/professional-burnout-moral-stress/) - “Professional Burnout” is a state of work-related physical and/or emotional exhaustion. “Moral Stress” is a professional's anxiety about their ability to fulfill their relevant moral obligations.
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- [Year of the Professions](https://professions.org.au/category/year-of-the-professions/) - Australian Council of Professions
- [Chief Professionalist](https://professions.org.au/category/chief-professionalist/) - Australian Council of Professions
- [Climate Action](https://professions.org.au/category/climate-action/) - Australian Council of Professions