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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“‘I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord… plans to give you a hope and a future.’”– Jeremiah 29:11
For many people, that promise becomes an invitation to step into work that reflects Christ’s compassion and brings hope to others.
At AIFC, we help you live out that calling through accredited Christian counselling training. Our courses weave together Scripture, psychological insight, practical skills, and spiritual formation, preparing you to serve with wisdom and Christlike care.
If you're sensing a new chapter unfolding, we’d love you to join us at our upcoming webinar.
Join the live webinar → aifc.com.au/3-things
AIFC RTO: 88037
10/02/2026
48 hours left to enrol!
"I just enjoy how much I'm learning. I came to this place nervous, anxious...and what I wanted to do was to build the tools to help friends and I've started to learn that and I can see that. It's unbelievable, the feeling that I'll obviously be able to help people." - Jason CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Student.
This counselling study pathway offers a clear and supported journey for students discerning professional practice and vocation.
Students begin with the Graduate Diploma of Counselling through Australian Institute of Family Counselling, then progress into the Master of Counselling at Eastern College Australia, with 50% of the Master’s degree credited.
The result is a seamless transition, reduced study time and cost, and a strong focus on professional competence, personal formation, and faithful practice.
05/02/2026
Most people enter the ministry of helping others because they care deeply. They are willing to show up, listen, pray, and walk alongside others in difficult seasons. Compassion is often what draws people into ministry in the first place.
Diploma through to Master of Counselling.
Become a Christian Counsellor with the AIFC and ACOM partnership, combining the best of both Vocational and Higher Education. Your journey starts with the AIFC Diploma of Counselling.
To find out more head to https://www.aifc.com.au/train/diploma-of-counselling/
RTO 88037
AIFC
03/02/2026
Most churches and Christian communities know that people are struggling. Increasingly, trained Christian counsellors are becoming essential to how responsibility for care is understood, shared, and sustained over time.
Counselling is more than a career, it’s a way to reflect Christ’s love, bring hope, and walk with people through life’s hardest seasons.
At AIFC, you’ll receive nationally accredited, academically robust Christian counselling training that integrates biblical wisdom with practical, supervised skills. Whether you want to better support friends and family, deepen your ministry, or move toward private practice, AIFC is a pathway into all of it.
If you’re exploring how faith and professional training can work together, our upcoming webinar will give you clarity and direction.
Enrolments are closing in just days!
Start your journey to become a qualified Christian Counsellor, equipped for professional practice and to transform lives.
Download your info pack today - https://www.aifc.com.au/becomeachristiancounsellor/
AIFC: 88037
01/02/2026
"I feel that I have been able to bring together my ministry experience in the background as well as with my counselling skills that I've learnt and brings them together in a way that I just feel I can have real integrity in." – Ruth, Graduate Diploma of Counselling
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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/
