AAPO members are bound by a Code of Ethics.  This Code of Ethics is a set of principles to provide guidelines in our professional conduct with our clients, colleagues and community.

Take a look at it here, and be assured AAPO members maintain the highest integrity.

Is a Professional Organiser the same as a cleaner or housekeeper?

Professional Organisers often get asked this question, and the answer is a resounding NO! AAPO's Immediate Past President, Wendy Davie, from Totally Organised, recently wrote about the difference, and I'm pleased to share her very clear explanation.

There are a few differences between these professions.  Some of these are:

* A Professional Organiser does not come in and clear your space without you being involved in the process.

* A Professional Organiser will transfer the skills of being more organised while working with you.

* A Professional Organiser should be involved in some Professional Development and Education relating to clutter, hoarding, strategies and project management etc.

* A Professional Organiser will teach you how to increase your productivity.

* A Professional Organiser should be involved with their Professional Association and work to build the industry profile.

* A Professional Organiser does not offer "Cleaning" services.

AAPO encourages Professional Organisers to become members and actively participate in the programs we offer. Through these programs, AAPO is establishing standards and by hiring an Accredited Professional Organiser, the public can be confident these standards have been met or exceeded.

There are three levels of Accreditation – Member, Accomplished and Expert. Accreditation supports clients in making the choice of who to work with, and also provides a professional development path for our members. For further details of the three levels, see the Accreditation overview table.

It's how we spend our time here and now, that really matters. If you are fed up with the way you have come to interact with time, change it. - Wieder Marcia

How are you spending your time, here and now?  Is it time for a change?  To take back control?

Professional Organisers are experts at seeing the possibilities for successful change.