Protects the Public
Supports ethical and competent behaviour analytic practice through clear professional standards.
The national professional association
Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia
Supporting ethical practice, professional standards, and a strong future for behaviour analysis.
Setting the standard
Ethical. Competent. Accountable.Building public trust and strengthening the profession through national leadership.
What we do
Supporting a strong and trusted profession
We set standards, connect practitioners, and advocate for behaviour analysis across Australia.
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Certification
Recognising qualified behaviour analysts through national certification standards that promote ethical and competent practice.
Learn more → 02Membership
Providing a variety of membership options based on education and professional experience.
Learn more → 03Professional Development
Providing conferences, workshops, and learning opportunities that support ongoing competence in behaviour analysis.
Learn more → 04Advocacy & Representation
Promoting understanding and recognition of behaviour analysis across Australia and representing the profession internationally.
Learn more →National leadership
For a profession people can trust.About ABA Australia
A national voice for behaviour analysts
ABA Australia is the national professional association for behaviour analysts. We support ethical, competent practice through professional self-regulation, certification, professional development, and advocacy for the profession across Australia.
We are working to strengthen recognition of behaviour analysis, support practitioners across a range of sectors, and contribute to the development of a profession that protects the public and promotes high-quality services.
Learn more about us →Building public trust
Why professional self-regulation matters
Professional self-regulation helps protect the public, support competent practice, and strengthen recognition of behaviour analysis in Australia.
Supports Accountability
Encourages ongoing professional development, responsible practice, and professional oversight.
Strengthens the Profession
Builds recognition, trust, and consistency for behaviour analysts working across Australia.
Upcoming professional development
Keep learning. Keep leading.
ABA Australia offers conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to support ethical, competent practice and ongoing learning across the profession.
View events →Resources
Find the information you need
Guidance and practical tools for the public, practitioners, certificants, members, and employers.
Understand the profession
Behaviour Analysis Explained
A clear introduction to behaviour analysis, what it is, and how it can help.
→ Professional guidanceScope of Practice
Understand the professional boundaries and areas of practice for behaviour analysts.
→ Search the registerFind a Certificant
Search for an ABA Australia certified behaviour analyst.
→ ConnectFind a Member
Find a member of the national behaviour analysis community.
→ Your pathwayCertification & Membership
Explore all certification pathways and membership options with ABA Australia.
→ Practitioner hubCertificant & Member Resources
Access guidance, forms, standards, and resources for your professional practice.
→ Public informationResources for the Public
Practical information for individuals, families, organisations, and communities.
→ OpportunitiesJob Board
Discover current behaviour analysis roles and career opportunities across Australia.
→Join ABA Australia
Be part of what comes next.
Become part of the national professional association for behaviour analysts in Australia. Join a community committed to ethical practice, professional standards, and the continued growth of behaviour analysis across the country.
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