Australian College of Applied Psychology

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The 2025 Sydney Community Wellness Expo brought together service providers, students, and community members for a day of connection, learning, and support! 💙 From youth and disability services to mental health and bereavement support, nearly 20 providers attended to help break down barriers to care.

For ACAP students, it was a chance to explore career paths, meet potential employers, and even showcase their own businesses! 🌱✨

A shoutout to our ACAP Clinic, where we offer free, accessible mental health services to the community - because support should be available to everyone.

Read more about the event and how we’re making a difference 👇
https://bit.ly/4iuZeH0

Join us on Tuesday 25 March for an insightful session with Avril Carruthers on how Transpersonal Psychotherapy can help free us from toxic relationships 💪

🗓️ Tuesday 25 March
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm AEDT
📍 ACAP Sydney Campus & Online

In this session, Avril will explore how toxic relationships can leave us energetically tied and how Transpersonal Psychotherapy helps us break free. With over 35 years of experience, Avril will guide you through tools for understanding and transforming attachments🌱

✅ Sydney-based? Join us on campus
✅ Not in Sydney? Join online via Zoom

🔗 Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4ik4X2f

Generative AI (G-AI) isn’t coming – it’s already here 🤖✨ But what does that mean for education?

From AI-generated feedback to adaptive learning experiences, G-AI is changing the way educators teach and students learn. The question is no longer IF we should embrace it, but HOW we do so ethically and effectively!

At ACAP, we’re exploring:
🎓 How can AI enhance, rather than replace, human-led teaching?
📚 What does academic integrity look like in an AI-powered world?
💡 Where is the line between innovation and dependence?

Professor Danny Liu from the University of Sydney, along with ACAP academics, will be exploring these challenges at this year’s Learning & Teaching Symposium. As AI continues to evolve, so must our approach to pedagogy!

🔗 More information about ACAP's Learning & Teaching Symposium 👉 https://bit.ly/4iJB8rV

How do you see AI shaping the future of education? Let’s discuss 👇

2025 ACAP Learning and Teaching Symposium Next-Gen Pedagogy: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI

Food brings people together, and at ACAP, we’re all about connection 💛 Students and educators shared a lunch filled with samosas, spring rolls, gyoza, wedges… and a few surprises 👀 What else can you spot? 👇

📢 Important Update: ACAP Brisbane & Byron Bay Campuses Reopening 📢

Dear ACAP Brisbane & Byron Bay students,

We’re pleased to confirm that the Brisbane and Byron Bay campuses will reopen at 8am on Monday 10 March, as the severe weather from Cyclone Alfred subsides. Classes will resume as normal from Tuesday March 11.

We hope you and your families have remained safe. Please continue to monitor SES NSW or SES QLD for updates and follow all safety advice.

Key Information:
✔ Safety first: Only attend campus if it is absolutely safe for you to do so. Continue to monitor SES for warnings and advice.
✔ Classes: Classes resume Tuesday, 11 March. Check Moodle for updates.
✔ Workshops: Rescheduled dates will be provided soon.
✔ Student Services: Available online and on campus.
✔ Assessments: One-week extensions are available – no supporting documents required.
✔ Support Services: Counselling & social work support remain accessible.

Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you back on campus!

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📢 ACAP Brisbane & Byron Bay Campuses Closures Update on Sunday Afternoon

Dear ACAP students,

Cyclone Alfred is now expected to make landfall on Saturday morning.

Reflecting the later timeline an update on campuses reopening will now be provided after 3pm (NSW time) on Sunday, 9 March.

We still plan to reopen both campuses on Monday 10 March but will make an official call on Sunday based on the impact of the storm over the weekend.

Check the following for the update:
- Staff and student emails
- Website: https://www.acap.edu.au/news-and-opinion/byron-bay-and-brisbane-campuses-to-close-temporarily-for-cyclone/
- Facebook:
- LinkedIn:

We encourage all students to monitor weather updates and follow official safety advice. Check SES NSW or SES QLD for the most up to date warnings. Your well-being is our top priority.

Stay safe, and please reach out if you require assistance.

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ACAP Byron Bay and Brisbane campuses close for Cyclone Alfred ACAP University College campuses in Byron Bay and Brisbane will close temporarily from 5pm, Tuesday 5 March 2025.

Meet Lara Jacques, the new General Manager of ACAP University College! 👏 Lara is passionate about making education accessible, engaging and truly life-changing 📚 With a strong background in higher education leadership, she is committed to ensuring ACAP students receive the support, knowledge and hands-on experience they need to succeed in their careers.

Under Lara’s leadership, ACAP continues to grow as a place where students are empowered to think critically, challenge ideas and apply their learning to real-world situations 🎓💡

She believes that education isn’t just about gaining knowledge – it’s about building confidence, resilience and the skills to make a real impact.

We’re proud to have Lara leading ACAP and driving its vision for the future! 🙌

Did you know the ACAP Clinic offers free psychology, counselling and social work services to the public? Our clinics are run by ACAP students under expert supervision, providing professional support via telehealth and at select campuses 🏫📞
Taking care of your mental health can make all the difference – if you or someone you know could use support, help is available 💡
🔗 Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3SWc0Vw

🚲🥤 Smoothie days at Melbourne campus = fun, fresh & a little bit different 🍓💨
These aren’t just any smoothies – they’re powered by you! On special smoothie days, students and staff hop on a motion-powered bike to blend their own drinks 🤩 Would you give this a go? Drop a 🚴‍♂️ if you're in! 👇

📢 ACAP Brisbane & Byron Bay Campuses Temporarily Closed Due to Cyclone Alfred

Dear ACAP students,

Due to Cyclone Alfred and the anticipated severe weather, the Brisbane and Byron Bay campuses will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 4 March and will reopen on Monday 10 March.

Key Information:
✔ Classes: On-campus classes scheduled for Tuesday 4 March will move online for the week. Please check your class space for Zoom links.
✔ Workshops: Workshops planned for this week will now take place on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April (Week 13).
✔ Student Services: Available online during usual business hours. Staff can be reached via email or phone.
✔ Assessments: One-week extensions are available for assessments due on Monday 10 March (no supporting documents required). Apply via the assessment extension form.
✔ Support Services: Counselling and social work support remain accessible. Visit the Counselling Support and Social Work Services webpage for contact details.

We encourage all students to monitor weather updates and follow official safety advice. Your well-being is our priority.

📢 An update on reopening will be provided by close of business Friday, 7 March.

Stay safe and please reach out if you require assistance.

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Ever had your brain step in at 2 AM to sort your thoughts because you didn’t make time for reflection? 😵‍💫 Instead of letting it take over, why not carve out a few minutes to journal or ask yourself a quick question? It can really change the way you see your day 💡
Which tip will you try? 👇💬

FREE Community Wellbeing Expo – Join Us in Sydney CBD! 🌟
Looking to connect, collaborate and discover support services? The ACAP Clinic Community Wellbeing Expo is the perfect place to meet service providers, explore mental health resources and build connections in a welcoming space 💙

🗓️ Wednesday 6 March 2024
📍 Sydney CBD
🍽️ FREE morning tea + exciting lucky door prizes!

🎓 For students & job seekers – Thinking about a career in counselling, psychology, or social work? This is a great chance to meet industry professionals and explore opportunities!

🎟️ Spots are limited – RSVP now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hVrX7M

Tag a friend who should come along! 👇

We’re thrilled to have Desi Vlahos leading our upcoming Online Information Session for ACAP’s Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) 🎤

Desi is more than just an educator – she’s a trailblazer in legal training and workplace wellbeing 💡 As a lawyer, mental wellbeing consultant and director of the Minds Count Foundation, she’s dedicated to supporting the next generation of lawyers with the skills they need to thrive in the profession ✅

Some of her incredible achievements:
🔹 Course Leader of ACAP’s GDLP, shaping future legal professionals through industry-led learning
🔹 Two-time Women in Law Wellness Advocate of the Year (2021 & 2022) 🏆
🔹 Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Professional Wellbeing Commission, driving global change in legal mental health
🔹 Founder & CEO of Wellceum, helping legal workplaces integrate strategies for mental wellbeing and resilience

With a career spanning legal education, workplace wellbeing and mental health advocacy, Desi is passionate about ensuring law graduates enter supportive, sustainable workplaces 💙

Join us as she shares how the GDLP is setting a new benchmark for legal training – opening doors for new lawyers through genuine industry connection and practical skills 🎓

🗓️ Tuesday 4 March at 6pm (AEDT)
📍 Online – register now to secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/3YqrO5i

Not able to make it live? No worries – register and we’ll send you the recording 🎥

Know a law grad who could benefit from this session? Tag them below 👇🏼