Welcome to the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors

The peak national professional body in Australia for Rehabilitation Counsellors

Specialist Australian rehabilitation counsellors who understand the impact of injury, disability, health conditions and disadvantage
Rehabilitation counsellors are tertiary qualified Allied Health professionals
Rehabilitation counsellors are adjustment to injury specialists
"Our pragmatic intervention in vocational and avocational redirection can change every aspect of an individal's live" ASORC Member, National Members Survey 2021
Jobs and skills summit. Rehabilitation counsellors - part of the solution.

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The Dark Side of Rehab 8 - TAVRP 2025 Symposium

Friday 23 May 2025
Location: Bellerive Function Centre, Ricky Ponting Room, 15 Derwent Street, BELLERIVE, TAS 7018
The DSR 8 is specifically relevant to WRP’s, IMC’s, Rehabilitation Counsellors & others working in the RTW space. This annual symposium showcases best practice and recent research to assist in gaining best possible outcomes returning injured workers to work.

ASORC Rehabilitation Counsellors Virtual Conference 2025

Wednesday 4 June 2025
Location: Zoom
The 2025 Conference theme is - Success through Synergy - highlighting the importance of collaboration, cooperation and innovation in achieving optimal outcomes in our dynamic environment. ASORC is excited to bring thought leaders and experts together to share the latest insights and knowledge with the Rehabilitation Counselling community, to cultivate strong collaboration and unity.

RMSANZ NZRA 2025 Conference

Sunday 20 July 2025-Wednesday 23 July 2025
Location: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
The theme for RMSANZ NZRA 2025 is Building Lives. This theme speaks to the people we look after, the clinicians and allied health representatives involved in their care and our venue. Te Pae Convention Centre sits at the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. Te Pae aligns with the Māori concept of ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea) - the movement of water through the landscape and the numerous interactions it has on its way, symbolising our client’s rehabilitation journey.
 

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Professional Spotlight - Samantha Breust

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.

Have your say: Shape Tasmania’s 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy

The Tasmanian Minister for Health has recently launched a Discussion Paper inviting all Tasmanians to contribute to the development of a new 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy.

Professional Spotlight - Liz Radcliff

Liz Radcliff has a career spanning the injury management sector. Having completed her Master of Rehabilitation counselling degree with Griffith University, Liz has worked with the Queensland Department of Education and Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, and most recently with the Department of Justice Tasmania.

Loneliness Awareness Week Australia | 5-11 August 2024

Loneliness is a critical issue and is recognised as a public health priority for many countries around the world. However, despite being highly prevalent, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.
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Rehabilitation Counsellors Virtual Conference

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Success Through Synergy

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2024 Rehabilitation Counsellors Virtual Conference

The 2024 ASORC Conference aimed to challenge what's possible for Rehabilitation Counselling practise to inspire change and empower peole to thrive in the changing landscape of allied health. 

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The profession of Rehabilitation Counselling is grounded in human rights, the value of work, and the importance of community integration for people living with diability and social disadvantage.

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