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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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
09/12/2025
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Flourishing comes not from striving alone but abiding in Christ. Counselling supports clients in reconnecting with their source of strength and life.
The aifc Team, RTO 88037
05/12/2025
Feeling called to counsel? The Diploma of Counselling could be the defining step toward the future God is shaping for you.
✨ Enrolments Are Now Open!
This isn’t just a qualification—it’s an opportunity to be equipped with professional, practical counselling skills you can use from day one. You’ll be grounded in strong biblical foundations that keep your practice aligned with Christ, and surrounded by a supportive community committed to cheering you on.
Take the next step with confidence. Join the many students who choose aifc to gain clarity, grow through expert training, and walk boldly into their God-given purpose.
At the heart of Christian counselling lies a profound truth: real transformation flows from abiding in Christ. Not behaviour modification. Not willpower. Not trying harder.
"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.
Demand for counselling is growing across Australia, opening diverse pathways to serve. Equip yourself with aifc: www.aifc.com.au
29/11/2025
Counselling involves justice, mercy, and humility. This verse captures the ethical foundation counsellors bring when serving clients with dignity and respect.
The aifc Team, RTO 88037
28/11/2025
"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
aifc Diploma of Counselling CHC51015 Student
RTO: 88307
27/11/2025
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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/
