The 2024 Counsellor Workforce Census Report provides valuable insights and information on the demographics, employment profile, sector engagement, practice areas and working conditions for the counsellor workforce in Australia.

Australia is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Over the past decade, Medicarefunded mental health services have nearly doubled. Even prior to the pandemic, 65% of GP visits were connected to psychological issues. Now, as evidence of the longer-term mental health effects of COVID-19 starts to emerge, this figure is expected to grow.