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Look After Yourself & Say ‘No’ Confidently
Most of us want to be helpful to others, but being that person who everyone calls on for help can be exhausting. Our first and foremost responsibility is to ourselves. By taking care of our own health we become enabled to help others. Our inability to say, “no” can...
The Strength of a Father’s Love – Daddy’s Here
Our journey through foster care has been a revelation of a gospel for the inglorious moments of life. We had not intended to care for children with special needs when we began this journey, but it would seem that God has had much for us to learn. Recently, our family...
New Beginnings: School’s Over – Now What?
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...
The Need For Mental Health Support Within The Church
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...
Brisbane Seminar 5 Fairwell and Open Day 2016
Students had a fun day at seminar 5 in Brisbane cutting a big cake with the word, "Congratulations" written on the top. The day eased into aifc's Brisbane Open Day where Family, visitors and friends were welcomed at the centre to enquire about courses commencing in...
Canberra Open Day 2016
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...
Christmas Giving to the Homeless & The Less Fortunate
Reading Time: 4 minutesChristmas time is a great opportunity for Christians to demonstrate the love of God to those who need it the most in our local communities.
Why Christian Counselling Training For Church Leaders Is Needed
Reading Time: 4 minutesChristians often reach out to church leaders first. Some of those Christians may have issues that require the help of a trained counsellor.
Making The Most Out Of Life
It’s funny how self-discipline changes our perspective on life. When I was younger I loved going out with my friends to the early hours of the morning. Life was exciting and I was on a journey of self-discovery. As a young adult I soon learned that couldn’t function...
Does Mental Illness Mean I’m Not A Christian?
Mental illness can affect anyone. Many Christians have wondered about their faith and where they stand with God after being diagnosed with a mental illness. Amy Simpson, tackles the subject as she answers questions about mental illness and Christianity in her post,...
Transition Feels Like Grief When A Child Grows Up
My son finishes school this week. I’m incredibly excited. I feel like I could burst with pride as I look at the amazing, self-reliant young man he is becoming and the opportunities that stretch before him. But amidst the happiness and excitement there is also...
Central Sleep Apnoea (CSA)
Central Sleep Apnoea (CSA) is a serious condition, commonly known to affect patients who suffer from heart failure. Heart Failure is the heart’s inability to pump blood and oxygen around the body is often cause by stiffened, damage heart chambers. Central Sleep...