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Christian Counselling Training that Integrates Faith, Skills & Purpose

June 13, 2025 | aifc News, Faith, Our Courses

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…

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Breaking Through the Terror Barrier: Reclaiming Your Power Over Fear

July 14, 2025 | Faith, Featured Blog, How To, Leadership

Breaking Through the Terror Barrier: A Christian Perspective on Fear, Calling, and Change Fear is not just an emotion—it’s a spiritual and psychological threshold. In coaching language, we call this the Terror Barrier: the invisible wall that rises whenever we approach meaningful change. But for the Christian, this isn’t just a mindset challenge—it’s a matter…

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Why Choose aifc For Christian Counselling Training?

November 22, 2018 | Faith, Leadership, Mental Health, Our Courses

Here are some great to choose aifc for equipping the church to go be 'The Church.'

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Great Reasons Why Christians Get Counselling Training

November 20, 2018 | Faith, Leadership, Mental Health, Relationships

Many of us have been wounded by well-meaning persons, leading to distrust. That’s where counselling training can help.

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Advice For New Students From aifc Students & Graduates

July 16, 2018 | Community, Student Testimonials

Before starting a course,  advice and recommendations from current and former students is usually something most of us want to learn. So we recently asked on Facebook, “As a graduate or current student of aifc, what piece of advice would you give a new student?” Here are their responses. Shivon Barresi Persevere – you won’t…

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Successful Open Days At Various Locations Around Australia

November 26, 2017 | aifc News, Our Courses

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…

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2018 Study Pathways  – 3 Entry Points Into Study With aifc

October 24, 2017 | aifc News, Our Courses

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…

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aifc’s Five Star Reviews On Facebook

February 25, 2017 | aifc News, Our Courses

Over the years our students have had many wonderful things to say about studying aifc’s counselling courses. Facebook reviews cannot be altered by the business page owners and their page managers in any way making reviews the genuine opinions of our past and present students.  Note that some grammatical errors have been corrected without altering…

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New Beginnings: School’s Over – Now What?

December 12, 2016 | Leadership, Mental Health, Our Courses

You have been working towards this day for what feels like your whole life – and here it is! You may have imagined what it would be like; waking up on that first morning – no rushing, the guilt-free feeling of removing those study notes from the walls, the stress slipping away and you can…

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Australian Christians Struggle with Mental Illness

The Need For Mental Health Support Within The Church

December 6, 2016 | Community, Faith, Leadership, Mental Health, Our Courses

Recently ‘Christianity Today’ addressed a very important topic on; ‘The Christian Struggle with Mental Illness’ showing that many Christians who are directly affected by a mental illness aren’t talking about it.  Most that aren’t directly impacted with a mental health problem have a family member or know someone who is. Churches need to be the community’s ‘go…

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Canberra Open Day 2016

December 5, 2016 | aifc News, Faith, Leadership, Our Courses

Canberra is having an open day this Saturday 10th of December 2016. If you’d like to find out more about aifc’s accredited Counselling  courses commencing in 2017,  come along to the aifc Open Day in Canberra where you can talk to tutors and students who will be there to answer your enquiries. When and Where…

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Why Christian Counselling Training For Church Leaders Is Needed

November 29, 2016 | Faith, Mental Health, Our Courses

Christians often reach out to church leaders first. Some of those Christians may have issues that require the help of a trained counsellor.

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Brisbane Open Day 2016

October 17, 2016 | aifc News, Our Courses

YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND AIFC’S OPEN DAY IN BRISBANE   The Qld Region’s Brisbane Centre is having an Open Day at its new Springwood venue   Come along to learn more about our accredited Christian counselling courses, discover your options, and talk to our tutors who will be on hand to answer all of your questions. If…

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Students Tell Us What They Like About Studying At aifc

May 10, 2016 | aifc News, Our Courses

Over the years our graduates have gone on to use their skills in ministry and to fulfill their vision for their career goals to help the community as skilled professionals and qualified counsellors. Students have a lot of good things to say about studying at aifc. Read the following Facebook comments that have been left…

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