Blog Category: aifc News
Exciting Updates: AIFC Aligning with New National Standards
At AIFC, we’re reaching an exciting milestone in our journey of providing Christ-centred counselling education. We’ve always believed in equipping our students with the skills they need to transform lives and communities, and now we’re taking another step forward. The counselling profession in Australia is evolving, with new National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists being…
Time-Sensitive Opportunity: Launch Your Counselling Career With Significant Savings
Are you feeling called to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Your journey towards becoming a qualified counsellor has become more accessible – but you’ll need to act fast. For a strictly limited time, the Australian Institute of Family Counselling (aifc) is offering an exceptional opportunity for aspiring counsellors: Enrol in our nationally recognised…
The Place Where the Gospel and Culture Intersect Changes Every Generation
The Connection Crisis: Faith, Psychology & Healing in a Disconnected World This isn’t a nostalgic lament about how things have gone downhill. We’re not trying to rewind the clock to some “better time.” Instead, we’re acknowledging a truth that every generation must wrestle with—the gospel never changes, but the culture it speaks into does. Defining…
Faith, Family and Finances
Timeless Biblical Wisdom for Life, Money and Meaning In today’s uncertain financial landscape, many individuals and families are feeling the squeeze—reduced income, growing expenses, and a fragile sense of what the future holds. For some, it’s the first time they’ve needed to ask for help. For others, it’s a long struggle made worse by…
Hurting Yet Hungry: A Generation Awakening to Hope and Meaning
We live in a world aching under the weight of uncertainty. Finances are tight, relationships are strained, and the future feels more fragile than ever. From the rising cost of living to the growing mental health crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many are quietly struggling—hurting behind closed doors. And yet, amidst the ache, something…
Christian Counselling Training that Integrates Faith, Skills & Purpose
Do you feel called to help others through life’s challenges, with both faith and practical skill? At aifc, we equip Christians to become qualified counsellors who serve with compassion, wisdom, and professionalism. Whether you’re a pastor, chaplain, teacher, nurse, or exploring a new path, Christian Counselling could be the next step in your journey to…
The Mid-Life Leap into Christian Counselling Changed Her Life
“I didn’t have it all figured out. I just knew it was time to start.”Sharon’s story of faith, fear, and becoming a Christian counsellor “I Googled the average age of counselling students… It said 45. Suddenly, what felt impossible started to feel within reach.” When Sharon enrolled at AIFC, she was in her mid-40s. She…
Mid-Life Career Change: From Overwhelmed Learner to Qualified Christian Counsellor
“You have been equipped for this” Sharon’s journey from overwhelmed learner to qualified Christian counsellor At her recent graduation, Sharon stood before a packed room and opened her speech with honesty and grace: “There were definitely moments when I was practically begging for divine intervention. But just when I thought I had nothing left, God…
Sharon’s Story: Her Path to Christian Counselling Success
From Study to Success: Sharon’s Story on Building a Life That Makes a Difference Discover the Real Journey of Becoming a Christian Counsellor and Why It Might Be the Next Step in Your Story. ▶️ FREE WEBINAR Click this link to register Hosted by AIFC’s CEO, Nicholas Marks, with special guest Sharon Court – graduate, counsellor,…
Christian Revival in Australia – We Need Counsellors
Revival Is Here. Are You Ready? Across the world—and here in Australia—we’re seeing signs of a Christian revival. In the middle of rising anxiety, fractured communities, and a search for stability, more people are returning to faith. And not just in theory—church attendance is increasing, interest in Christianity is growing, and spiritual conversations are becoming…
One path. A lifetime of impact.
A lifetime of impact Australia is facing a growing mental health crisis, and the need for well-trained, values-driven counsellors has never been greater. Our communities are calling for practitioners who are both professionally equipped and deeply grounded in compassion and faith. A lifetime of impact is only possible when counsellors are equipped with training that…
Understanding and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) – Owen Robinson
Join Owen Robinson for an aifc Short Course on 'Abuse' to learn about domestic violence and other forms of abuse. For a limited time only.
Weekly Devotional with Susan Daniel
Staff members are blessed to receive a weekly Devotional message from Regional Director Susan Daniel. Staff members received this one on 26 August 2019.
Men’s Mental Health Matters To All Australians
Studies conducted all over the world through various ethnicities showed that men are less likely to seek help for their behavioural or mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Aussie men are no different. Men’s reluctance to talk about their problems often makes life more difficult for them and for those around them. Can Masculine Men Have It…
Winners Of the ‘What Can aifc Do For You?’ Draw
Announcing the three winners of the 'What can aifc do for you?' draw. Eligible winners can claim a $50 Koorong gift voucher prize.
The Stewardship Summit 2019
aifc will be a the Stewardship Summit 2019 as sponsors and as Speakers. Australian Church Leaders and Ministers from various denominations will be attending.
CEO’s Trip To Uganda & Thailand
With aifc’s purpose in mind: ‘Transforming lives to transform communities, CEO Nicholas Marks and Operations Manager Robyn Phillips, traveled overseas to Uganda & Thailand.
Information on UIFC – Uganda Institute of Family Counselling
aifc supports, encourages, prays for and blesses ‘UIFC’ better known as ‘Uganda Institute of Family Counselling.'
In Loving Memory of Dr Bruce Litchfield
Dear aifc family and friends, If you have not heard the news it is with sadness I advise that husband, father and aifc founder Dr Bruce Litchfield (Bruce) died on July 2nd 2018 after battling a number of medical conditions in recent years. Because of the ups and downs of his health and multiple extended…
Our Graduates – Where Are They Now?
aifc posted this informal question to graduates on our Facebook page: “If you have graduated from aifc’s Christian counselling courses, let us know how you are using your counselling skills to make a difference?” Here’s what our aifc graduates had to say… AN Daugherty I was offered a full time job as a school counsellor…
aifc’s 2018 Self Care Retreat
aifc invites you to invest in the physical, vocational, relational and spiritual aspects of selfcare. Read for more details and view the price of admission.
Terry Lynch – Thank You To David Watkins
Recently aifc student Terry Lynch sent such a lovely email thanking aifc staff member David Watkins, that we attained permission to share it with all of you. David is a Godly man wearing many hats at aifc employed as our Under-graduate Program Coordinator in Sydney and in Canberra as our National Partnerships Manager. The email goes…
Successful Open Days At Various Locations Around Australia
Recently aifc conducted our annual ‘Open Days’ for enquirers to learn as much as possible about our Christian counselling courses commencing in 2018. Some Open Days were held at our study centres or at Koorong stores at various locations around Australia. Open days are a great opportunity to meet trainers and students to learn more…
2018 Study Pathways – 3 Entry Points Into Study With aifc
Upskill, retrain & Get Qualified. Our accredited training offers ideal pathway for students to explore and experience advanced, cognitive communication and leadership growth. Our training provides the qualifications to equip students to effectively integrate their faith, skills and vocational outcomes. Entry Point 1 10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian) The majority of aifc students commence with…
