Australian Institute of Family Counselling - aifc RTO 88037
Our accredited Christian counselling courses offer the highest quality counselling training. Study c The Australian Institute of Family Counselling Ltd.
(aifc) is a professional training organisation engaged solely in higher education and counselling training. Our primary focus is to offer Bible-based counselling training to the Christian community, at a reasonable cost. As a multi-denominational organisation, we’re not connected with any specific Christian denomination. Family counselling management and administration is provided through the aifc National Office in Canberra. aifc centres exist in other locations. Intensive teaching seminars are conducted in well-equipped conference centres that provide excellent professional services at corporate training level with accommodation available for students who require it. We are a not-for-profit, independent public company limited by guarantee, registered under the Corporations Act 2001. aifc has a Board of Directors. An advisory panel of experts regularly advises the aifc leadership. Seminar dates, venues, Regional Directors and their contact details are available by ‘clicking’ on a location in the ‘Contact Us’ section. Twitter page: https://twitter.com/aifcedu
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A Special Easter Message from Our CEO, Nicholas Marks
This Easter, we’re honoured to share a blog that takes us back to the earliest voices of resurrection worship. Discover the beauty of The First Hymn Project—a reflection on one of the oldest known Christian hymns, carrying the awe and reverence of the early Church.
In his Easter message, Nicholas reminds us that resurrection isn’t just a day—it’s a way of living in hope and thanksgiving.
Let this Easter season inspire stillness, praise, and worship as we celebrate the triumph of life over death and light over darkness.
Wishing you a joyful and blessed Easter from all of us at aifc.
27/03/2026
"The culture is, as a woman, you need to be everything and do everything to play these roles in work life and within the community, and I found this road led to emptiness and selfishness.
At the time that I enrolled, I couldn't even tell you why aifc because I had to answer that to question to so many people around me, but when I was in it, I knew exactly why God wanted me here."
- Remona, CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Student.
What if your calling could change someone’s life forever?
At aifc, we don’t just train counsellors — we form them.
Become equipped to bring hope, healing, and transformation into real lives, through a Christ-centred and nationally recognised counselling pathway.
Start your journey today with a free downloadable Info Pack — your step-by-step guide to becoming a Christian Counsellor.
"One of the most surprising parts of this journey was discovering that before we could help others heal, we had to face our own stories. Many of us came into this course thinking we were here to learn how to support other people — only to realise that God had some healing to do in us first.
There were moments when a lecture, a reading, or a class discussion touched something deep inside — something we didn’t even know was still tender. It’s amazing how God uses learning to gently uncover the places we’ve tucked away. Psalm 139:23–24 became real for many of us:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart… see if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
We found ourselves unpacking old wounds, confronting patterns we didn’t realise were shaping us, and learning to extend grace to ourselves in the same way we hope to extend it to others. Some days felt like therapy disguised as homework. Other days felt like God whispering, “Let’s deal with this together.”
Anthony Lyons - aifc Graduate
AIFC RTO 88037
23/03/2026
Most people don’t burn out all at once.
It builds slowly.
Carrying more than you were meant to.
Saying yes when you needed space.
Holding things together for everyone else.
Until one day, you realise…
you don’t have much left to give.
Emotional exhaustion isn’t just about being busy.
It’s about carrying too much for too long.
In the latest AIFC blog we explore why so many people are experiencing emotional overload and exhaustion and how you can help.
20/03/2026
Our seminars are underway in Brisbane and Sydney.
This morning’s session explored how Christ forms us most deeply in the very places we are least like Him — the areas that challenge us, stretch us, and invite transformation.
If you’re with us today, we’d value hearing your reflections on the first session.
We’re looking forward to connecting with everyone in Melbourne and Perth next Friday.
AIFC Team
RTO 88037
19/03/2026
If you sense God calling you to help others, your calling doesn’t expire. At aifc, many students begin later in life — and discover their years of lived experience become a powerful foundation for meaningful support.
The Abound team are so excited to spend the day with over 250 amazing Year 12 Christian Leaders at the Compass conference. What a joy to worship and fellowship with them.
May God continue to grow them and bless them on their journeys towards their God given calling.
-The Abound Team
27/02/2026
Study where God has planted you.
Enrolments are now open for the 11237NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology.
This nationally recognised course is designed to equip you to serve with confidence, integrity, and theological depth—while staying embedded in your local church, workplace, and community. You’ll build a strong foundation in core Christian beliefs, biblical understanding, and practical ministry skills you can apply straight away.
If you’re sensing a call into ministry—or you’re already serving and want deeper grounding—this is for you.
The Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (11237NAT) builds your biblical understanding and strengthens your capacity to serve faithfully and effectively across church and Christian community contexts.
✅ Delivered online
✅ Theological depth + practical ministry skills
✅ Learn and apply as you go
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The Australian Institute of Family Counselling (aifc) is a professional Registered Training Organisation. RTO: 88037
aifc is solely engaged in higher education and counselling training. Short courses are available. Our primary focus is to offer bible-based counselling training to the Christian community, at a reasonable cost. As a multi-denominational organisation, we’re not connected with any specific Christian denomination.
Soon we will be able to provide a face to face online counselling service that currently in the planning stages.
What makes aifc different?
aifc takes a comprehensive and balanced approach to counselling training that integrates psychology, theology and spirituality. Theology helps us to know God, and increases our understanding of our need for Him, psychology helps generate an awareness of self and spirituality involves developing our healing relationship.
Is it for me?
aifc courses are for those aged 18+. Seminar schedules are designed to cause minimal disruption to your normal occupation. Our full-time course involves 13 days of face to face study per year complimented with home/group work and online learning.
The flexibility of aifc study options provides you with Full-time, Part-time study options through our Seminar Blended Mode with 13 face-to-face days per year at one of our study centers in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney. Our Online Supported Mode of study allows study to be undertaken from any location with a high speed internet connection. Even overseas!
The benefits of training with aifc
Receive a nationally recognised & accredited (ACA & PACFA) Christian bible based counselling training
Discover the principles that will help you achieve a more fruitful personal life and healthier relationships
Counsel with compassion, people who are hurting and help them overcome issues related to family, anxiety, depression, addiction, s*x, grief and other problems
Adopt a comprehensive model of counselling and family therapy which you can effectively apply in practice for both Christian and non-Christian clients
FEE-HELP and AUSTUDY/ABSTUDY (for eligible candidates only)
Become more effective in your church ministry work
Encounter extensive career pathways into the counselling profession
The State Of Mental Health In Australia
See the Church Life survey infographic on the current state of mental health in the Australian church community at: www.aifc.com.au/equipped
Studying at aifc
Have you thought about counselling? It’s a great opportunity to learn how you can extend God's love and grace to the hurting out in the community. Learn how to effectively and respectfully listen to those needing support. Book a face-to-face Course Advisory Session to talk to one of our Regional Directors or Trainers.
Our Courses
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
10487NAT Advanced Diploma of Counselling and Family Therapy (Christian) (no longer available for new enrolments)
Bachelor of Counselling (A new study pathway will become available in 2020, made possible by aifc’s partnership with Sterling Theological College and The University of Divinity.
10134NAT Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual)
A Master of Counselling course is a one year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time), and is an award accredited by the University of Divinity, delivered through a partnership with Stirling Theological College.
Short Courses
Enrolment season opens around 2 months prior to course commencement. For those who would like to enrol in aifc’s accredited Christian counselling courses we have two intakes per year for courses commencing around the following months:
1. Beginning of the year in February.
2. Mid-year in July.
Course flexibility means (with the exclusion of short courses) there are full-time or part-time study options with two modes of study:
1. Seminar Blended Mode - study online with 13 face to face days per year.
2. Online Supported Mode - study from any location with high speed internet access.
Testimonial Videos
Watch and listen to Sarah tell us about her learning journey as an aifc student.
Watch and listen to Anton tell us how he saw a massive change in his wife affecting their relationship. So he decided to enrol.
Watch and listen to Maria tell us how she is being equipped to flourish and to bring out the best in others.
Contact aifc Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm with your enquiries on 6242 5111 or toll free on 1300 721 397 Visit our website at www.aifc.com.au/
