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Keeping you Up to Date
You Deserve to Be a Well-Resourced Professional.
Joining AAMHP means joining an association that values your growth as much as your service.
Our commitment to professional development isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about building a profession that’s skilled, ethical, and sustainable. Keep growing. Stay supported. Raise the standard.
With AAMHP, you never stop becoming the best practitioner you can be. Keep informed and up to date by reading our Bi-Annual e-Newsletter.
Please ENJOY reading our fourth e-Newsletter HERE
Welcome to the fourth edition of our e-Newsletter.
We are pleased to publish the Spring 2026 edition of the AAMHP Bi-Annual e-Newsletter.
Please take the time to read our Chairperson's important information regarding how AAMHP is evolving and broadening its identity.
The Association is transitioning from the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia to the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners.
The change reflects a more diverse membership spanning vocational and university-qualified practitioners, while retaining its commitment to vocational practitioners and appropriate professional standards, scope of practice and accountability.
Please ENJOY reading our third e-Newsletter HERE
Welcome to the third edition of our e-Newsletter.
We are pleased to publish the Autumn 2026 edition of the AAMHP Bi-Annual e-Newsletter.
AAMHP has experienced significant growth over the past year, strengthening its role as a national voice for vocationally trained mental health practitioners. A major focus has been advocating for fair and practical National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, ensuring quality and public safety while recognising the experience and contribution of vocational practitioners.
Looking ahead, AAMHP is expanding its support through Pathways to Practice programs, Legacy Supervision, practical webinars, and professional development opportunities, including its first national conference, Stronger Together - Peer Support 2027. These initiatives reflect the association’s commitment to advocacy, professional growth, mentoring, connection, and creating sustainable pathways for vocational practitioners across Australia.
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Welcome to the second edition of our e-Newsletter.
We are pleased to publish the Spring 2025 edition of the AAMHP Bi-Annual e-Newsletter.
Please take the time to remain informed about the progress the VMHPAA is making with regard to our advocacy of diploma qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
We hope you enjoy reading the articles which may be of interest to your or your patients.
Please ENJOY reading our very first e-Newsletter HERE
Chair’s Statement
By Shane Warren
Chairperson
It is with great pride and a deep sense of gratitude that I welcome you to this inaugural Winter 2025 edition of the AAMHP Bi--Annual e-Newsletter.
We find ourselves in an exciting season of growth and momentum.
Since our founding, the AAMHP has stood as a united voice for vocationally trained mental health practitioners across Australia. And in recent months, that voice has grown louder, stronger, and more focused, thanks entirely to you, our members and supporters.
We WELCOME all contributions … if you have an article you would like us to review for publication in the AUTUMN 2027 edition of our e-Newsletter, please submit your contribution (copyright belongs to you!) for consideration.
Please refer to the AAMHP Newsletter Guidelines below before sending your article to: info@vmhpaa.org.au
We will respond ASAP to advise if your article will be included in the next edition.