The AFCA Conference
The annual Adolescent and Family Counsellors Conference attracts practitioners, researchers and trainers with an interest in the wellbeing of adolescents and families across NSW.
Regional AFC members take turns to co-ordinate this event, enabling the sharing of knowledge and expertise in the area of youth homelessness and family work. The conference includes key note presentations by acknowledged experts in the field.
Conferences provide opportunities for best practices and evidence based approaches to be experienced. Conferences also facilitate networking, reflective practice and advocacy considerations. The conference is usually held for two and half days between July and October.
Please periodically revisit this page for details on this year’s conference.
Annual Conference 2018
12th - 14th Sept
The 2018 Conference will include presentations on:- Bowen Family Systrems Theory with Charlie Ellis
- Focussing with Leonie Stewart
- Self Reflection through art therapy activities with Amba Lewis-Rosman
- and more.
Download the conference 2018 registration form here.
Download the AFCA membership renewal form here.
Please email questions and registration forms to conference@afcansw.asn.au.
The Sydney Metropolitan region warmly welcomes you.
Annual Conference 2017
The Western Sydney / Blue Mtns & Lithgow region warmly welcome you to engage in our 2017 theme of hope.Hope is critical for effective work and topic areas this year offer insights and strategies that will assist with hopeful outcomes.
- Therapeutic support for young people living with autism and mental health issues.
- School avoidance presentation and forum.
- Professional Individual Care - A relationship & attachment focus for young people with experience of the Out of Home Care system.
- And more.....
Annual Conference 2016
The 2016 Conference included presentations by- Blue Earth foundation - promoting health & wellbeing and mindful movement.
- Trauma Informed Care.
- Drumming Workshop - music is the sound track of our lives.
- Laughter Yoga.
- Mind & Body Guided Visualisation Art Therapy.
- and much more.
Annual Conference 2015
The 2015 conference was held from the 14th to the 16th October in beautiful Port Stephens.The 2015 Conference included presentations by
- Tracey-Anne Cerff (Counsellor)- Family Violence, Adult Trauma & Implications for parenting.
- Scott Dutton (Bsw.Bsc) - Emotional Intelligence 1 day workshop (APS & AASW Endorsed/ 7.5 CPD hrs).
- Grahame Williams (B.Soc Sci. (Couns/Psy) PGradDip Play Therapy. Introduction to Theraplay.
Proximity: Sydney 2.5hrs, Newcastle 45mins, Williamtown Airport 20mins, Nelson Bay 8mins.
www.theretreatportstephens.com.au