The Association of Child and Family Development and Psychodynamic Counselling established in 2003 is an incorporated "not for profit" professional association. The Association based in Melbourne has a national membership. The Association:
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Promotes knowledge and understanding about all aspects of child adolescent and family development for all professionals in the community.
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Ensures that this knowledge and understanding is informed by the recognition of the meaning of behaviour within an interpersonal relational social and cultural context.
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Mounts an annual half day symposium with invited speakers to share expertise and disseminate relevant information research and clinical experience.
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Is the accreditation body for all graduates of the training courses run by the Centre for Child and Family Development.
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Raises and maintains professional standards in relation to child and family counseling based on psychodynamic principles.
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Maintains a register of all members including those whom the Association has recognized as qualified child and family development counsellors
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Creates opportunities for networking and peer supervision for members.
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Represents the importance of a developmental relational approach in the media and with other relevant organizations.