Welcome to the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors

In this Professional Spotlight, we talk to new ASORC Director Peta Siggers. Growing up in an Army family and later serving nearly 15 years as an ADF Medic, this month’s featured member brings a wealth of lived experience to Rehabilitation Counselling.

In this Professional Spotlight, we talk to ASORC student member Lauren Bowden who is nearing completion of a Master of Rehabilitation Counselling after 17 years working in employer-based injury management. With extensive experience across the private and public sectors, Lauren shares insights into balancing study with work, the rewards of rehabilitation counselling, and how the profession is evolving.

WorkCover Queensland has completed their annual update of the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2025-2026 financial year. The updated fees are effective from 1 August 2025.

For almost 20 years, Samantha Breust has worked as a hands-on consultant helping injured or ill people to return-to-function, particularly, work. She has worked with small providers and large multi-state organisations, in workers compensation and life insurance schemes. She has worked in defense, DVA and employment services in all states and territories. Samantha sat down with ASORC to share her Rehabilitation Counsellor Journey.