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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…
Unplugging to Recharge our Batteries in Quiet Stillness
Recently I came across an article on Psychology Today describing how our technologically advanced young people are experiencing ‘Nomophobia,’ a word to describe the fear they are experiencing of going without their mobile phones. Our kids today don’t know what life is like without one. The workforce is so technologically advanced that we are being…
Student Testimonial – Pastor Geoff McCutcheon
A most blessed year and completion of the Diploma in Christian Counselling. Highlighted by personal growth in Christ and a much greater understanding of interpersonal relationships. Very supportive Tutorial staff and I encourage others to seriously consider enrolling with aifc. God will bless your efforts in order to help others who are mentally challenged. Pastor Geoff McCutcheon.
7 Ways To Free Yourself From Addiction
Addictions are tough to beat, but regardless of our feelings, they can be conquered. If you’ve ever tried changing one single habit like smoking, drinking, overeating or generally bad behaviours, to name a few, you’ll know that it’s not easy. One major key to successfully changing a habit is to keep trying regardless of how…
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…
Student Testimonial – Graduate Ross LeCras
Many aifc students have great things to say about our courses.
aifc Student Petrina Padmos Wins VET Student Of The Year 2017
aifc congratulates our Graduate Diploma Student Petrina (Trina) Padmos on winning The ACA’s VET Student of The Year Award 2017. The selection process began with The ACA seeking out a nomination from each of the 4 regions for their best Graduate Diploma student (they must have done Diploma and Advanced Diploma). From these, aifc selected Petrina…
How To Talk to Your Child About Your Mental Illness
Parents who have a mental illness often wonder if they should talk to their children about it or if they should avoid the subject all together. Some of us are even terrified about discussing it with our kids. However, one important point to consider is that when we don’t explain things to children they begin to…
3 Day Challenge – What Habit Keeps You From Spending Time With God?
aifc staff members took part in a 3 Day Challenge. We had to fast for three days those things which took our time away from God and record our experiences. Here is a summary of the results.
Photography Keeps Me Focused Outside Of Myself
A hobby such as photography, as Melinda Vanry has found, has helpd to keep the focus outside of herself with huge benefits to her mental health.
I Didn’t See Myself Studying A Christian Counselling Course
When two of my sisters were studying aifc counselling courses they would encourage me to enrol in a course. While I was happy for them to be growing, and understood their passion, I told myself, “It’s not for me. What could I possibly get out of it?” I was focused on, and equally as passionate…
A Fathers Day Message From Nicholas Marks CEO
Dear staff, students and friends of aifc, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a special Fathers Day. Whatever this day means or looks like for you whether its with (or the memory of) your earthly Dad or the men who have had a significant spiritual fathering role in your…
How Mental Illness Impairs A Person’s Thinking & Judgement
Mental illness can impair a person’s thinking, affecting their own judgement, even to the point of ignoring the help of others.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as SAD, a form of recurrent major depression affecting some people during seasonal changes.
Help Line Calls Surge After Release of Netflix ‘13 Reasons Why’ Depicting Teen Suicide
Labelled the latest binge-worthy series from Netflix, ’13 Reasons Why’ also has many people alarmed by the content of the show. The series features a high school student, Hannah Baker played by Perth actress Katherine Langford, who after suffering cyber bullying and sexual assault takes her own life leaving behind a box of tapes pointing…
Unions Organise Mental Health Training to Help Australian Truck Drivers
The truck driving industry is a very male dominated industry. Professional truck drivers face a higher risk than other Australians of developing depression. ABC News reports as many as 1 in 5 truck drivers in Australia are experiencing mental health issues. In a recent survey of over 4000 drivers, 918 of them said they had…
Reconnecting Absent Fathers With Their Children
There are ever increasing statistics of couples going through separation or divorce in Australia and globally which can have an emotionally huge impact on all children but especially the adult children who are caught in the middle of the break up. We were created to be born into families of mums and dads who support…
Reading Books & Keeping An Active Mind Can Boost Mental Health
From a very young age parents, teachers and adults encourage children to read because reading educates and has been known to develop and improve vocabulary, grammar and reasoning power. Reading promotes deep thinking while increasing understanding and imagination. In all schools reading has long been considered the foundation of all education. While reading is relaxing,…
The Growing Number Of Homeless People in Australia
Most of us whip out our warm winter clothing, put our heaters on, and enjoy warm meals and hot drinks under a blanket to snuggle up with a good book or to watch a movie in our creature comforts when the temperature drops during the cold winter months. For many people who are living on…
When Adult Children Don’t Take Responsibility
Raising our children to become independent responsible adults is the primary goal of most parents around the globe. But what happens when our adult children prefer to stay at home, play video games and sit on the couch all day, refusing to get a job or to take responsibility for their own lives? Many parents…
In Memory Of Imogen Petrak – Former Student
Please join aifc in prayers for the family of Imogen Petrak, a former aifc student from the Gold Coast who tragically lost her life after she was admitted to hospital for symptoms of an ear infection, now believed to be a rare form of meningitis – bacterial meningococcal. Imogen had undergone an emergency C-section giving birth to baby…
aifc Focus of Prayer – aifc Students & Relationships
“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 NIVUK aifc value – People & relationships Healthy relationships are foundational for every aspect of life. Valuing people is intertwined into the fabric of our learning communities and is modeled through our broader partnerships. Good morning aifc family, I hope you’re…
Aboriginal Children Being Scarred by Process
The landmark ‘Bringing Them Home’ report on ‘The Stolen Generations’ was delivered in Federal Parliament in 1997. The Report detailed the damage caused to Indigenous Australia when their children were forcibly removed from their families by the government to be placed elsewhere for education. Aboriginal Children living in ‘Out Of Home Care’ has risen significantly…
Mental Health of The Australian Police Force
ABC News reported how changes are impacting on the mental health of Australian Police. On the 29th May police officer Brett Forde was shot dead by gunman Rick Maddison who fired at police in an overnight standoff. In a separate incident, Sergeant Brendan Poustie was hit by a car while he was jogging and soon…
