About the AGCA (SA)

The AGCA(SA) is the local chapter of the national organisation of guidance officers and counsellors working in school settings.

The Association aims to support the professional development and welfare of its members through the provision of quality professional development activities, promotion of pro-active programs and information sharing. The outcomes of this include improved educational provisions and programs for all students and the skilling of support providers.

What does the AGCA (SA) offer?

     • Professional development and welfare of its members
     • A forum for members to discuss matters of common concern and professional interest
     • The opportunity to work for the betterment of all students in schools, particularly students at risk
     • Affiliation with national and international guidance and counselling organisations
     • Promotion of research and the publication of work in journals
     • A lobby group to promote the interests of members of the Association

Examples of AGCA (SA) services include:

     • An issue of the Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling annually
     • 2 national newsletters during each year
     • Organisation of professional workshops on topics such as Sleep and Schooling, Attachment Disorder, Circle Time, Emotional Literacy and The Friends Anxiety Reduction Program

AGCA (SA) Awarding Excellence in SACE Psychology

On Thursday 17th February, 2011 AGCA (SA) hosted the inaugural award ceremony to honour those students who achieved a maximum score in SACE Psychology in 2010. As an association that supports professionals who use the field of psychology as the basis for much of their work the AGCA (SA) wanted to encourage those students displaying excellence in the study of Psychology in South Australia. AGCA (SA) president, Kate Prescott, and National Executive State Representative, Royce Herbert, presented the awards to the students at the Unley Civic Centre in front of 62 guests and recipients.


DECS students Meg Lane and Lincoln Smith (Nuriootpa High school) receive their awards from Royce Herbert and Kate Prescott at the award ceremony held by the AGCA(SA) at the Unley Civic Centre on Thursday 17th February, 2011.

For Upcoming Professional Learning Activities

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