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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Mental health challenges are affecting more Australians than ever before.
➡️ 44% of Australians aged 16–85 have experienced a mental disorder.
➡️ 1 in 5 Australians (21%) experienced a mental disorder in the past year — that’s over 4.2 million people.
The need for compassionate, qualified counsellors has never been more urgent.
At aifc, we’re equipping people just like you to make a real difference — with nationally recognised counselling training that integrates faith and practical care.
Our courses combine online flexibility with face-to-face intensives designed for busy lives. Explore how study can fit your season: www.aifc.com.au
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Transform lives with faith-based, accredited counselling education. Visit us at www.aifc.com.au for more information.
Australian Institute of Family Counselling Ltd
RTO: 88037
17/11/2025
Meeting the New National Standards for Counsellors
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Our renewed courses align with the National Standards for Counsellors, ensuring your qualification is recognised and respected across Australia.
Graduate ready for professional membership — and purpose-filled impact.
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Counsellors help clients find courage, strength, and balance. This verse reminds us that God equips us with everything needed for healing and growth.
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At aifc, formation sits at the centre of everything we do — in how we teach, mentor, and supervise.
We don’t just train counsellors — we form them.
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14/11/2025
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Your home for Christian counselling training, ongoing development and practice.
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Your Journey Starts Here
From Diploma to Graduate Diploma to Masters, aifc offers a seamless 1–2–3 pathway designed for those called to help others heal.
Every student is supported through supervised placements with the Centre for Human Flourishing.
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Faith-sensitive counselling respects every client’s journey and never imposes beliefs. See how aifc equips counsellors to walk alongside others: www.aifc.com.au
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Self-reflection is key in both counselling and formation. This prayer invites God into our inner world, helping us bring our anxieties into His light.
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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/
