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width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              </tr>            </table></td>            <td><p align="center"><span class="hdr01 style6">                    Learn to be a qualified COUNSELLOR with Australia&rsquo;s only national counselling education specialist&hellip; </span></p>              <p><br>                  Dear Counselling Enthusiast,<br>                  <br>                  Have you ever imagined what your life would be like if you had a professional, <u><strong>recognised</strong></u> counselling qualification&hellip; and what that qualification would mean for your future? <br>                  <br>                  With your recognized counselling qualification you&rsquo;ll be ready to take on exciting new job opportunities (increased government funding is creating many new opportunities) or enhance your current role to take advantage of future promotions. Or maybe you&rsquo;d like to set up your own private counselling practice and experience the many personal and financial rewards that working for yourself provides. <br>                  <br>                  Whatever you&rsquo;re imagining, it&rsquo;s all possible with a qualification from the <u><strong>Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors</strong></u> (AIPC) - the largest, longest established, and most trusted counselling education specialist in the country.</p>              <p>&nbsp;              </p>              <p class="hdr01">Like so many of our graduates, you will be able to create lasting change and have a <u>major positive</u> influence on the wellbeing of people in your community&hellip; </p>              <p>&nbsp;                  </p>              <p>By working with major welfare, support or government agencies in areas such as child protection, youth counselling, family welfare, Court Support, Telephone Counselling, Corrective Services, career guidance and much more. <br>                    <br>                    Or you can establish your own Private Practice which will give you the freedom and flexibility to set your own hours and fees and enjoy the many exciting benefits of owning your own business&hellip; <br>                    <br>                    Just like these graduates have&hellip; </p>              <p>&nbsp;                                </p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p class="style4">&ldquo;I have just started up my own business from home and in the first week of operating I have had doctors referring patients onto me. This is a great feeling to have those professionals believe not just in me but in the AIPC Diploma. <br><br>For the clients that I have already seen I can see an improvement in them, this is after all a wish of mine come true, to help someone in need. There is no greater satisfaction in life than to see a sad face turn to a smile.&rdquo; </p>                            <p>&nbsp;</p>                            <p><em>Jane Oakley-Lohn - NT </em></p></td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p><br>                  </p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p><em>&ldquo;I graduated with my Diploma and was fortunate enough to find work almost immediately with the government community services within a Public Hospital. My stay was relatively short lived because my real passion was establishing my own private practice. I learnt a great deal during my time with the hospital system but through a little footwork, advertising and networking within my local church I was able to hold group therapy classes for stress related conditions. <br>                              <br>                              These classes proved to by very successful and it was not long before I had developed a client base and &lsquo;Counselling With Care&rsquo; was born. <br>                              <br>                              Today I have a thriving practice working out of a medical centre where 10 doctors are constantly referring work to me. I am referred to as the &lsquo;Visiting Specialist&rsquo; because I also work out of offices in Ashgrove. <br>                              <br>                              As well as receiving work from my local GP&rsquo;s I have done a lot of foot work within the local community visiting many centres that can use the services of professional counsellors. Two local pharmacies have also proved to be very good and are referring more and more work my way.&rdquo; </em></p>                          <p>&nbsp;</p>                          <p><em>Susan Raineri - Qld</em></p></td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p class="hdr01">                  Over 50,000 students in 15 years,                    in over <u>27 countries</u> have been delighted                    in their counselling qualification! </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p> It&rsquo;s been a wonderful journey over the last 15 years (the Institute was first established in 1990). And it&rsquo;s been a pleasure to assist so many people realise their counselling aspirations in that time.</p>              <p>&nbsp; </p>              <p>Why are so many people delighted with their studies? Our research over the years highlights three keys points&hellip; </p>              <ol>                <li>Our courses and personnel have just ONE specific focus&hellip; <strong>Excellence in Counselling Education</strong>. <u>We live and breathe counselling education!</u> Nothing else gets in the way.<br>                  <br></li>                <li> <u>Exceptional value in your education investment.</u> Our courses are always (always) much less than other providers that deliver counselling education. Our unique focus on counselling education, the large number of students undertaking our programs, and the creative way we deliver our courses provide us with cost savings that we pass on to you. Providing exceptional value in counselling education has been a cornerstone mission of the Institute from the very day we began some 15-years ago. <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> The flexibility to study <strong>where, when and how</strong> you want to. You can study Externally, In-Class, On-Line or any combination. And you can undertake your studies at a pace that suits you... 12 to 18 months or over 2, 3 even 4 years or more. You decide because you are in charge. </li>                </ol>              <p> We understand that no two people have the same circumstances. You no doubt have issues affecting your life that are unique to you and affect the speed and manner you&rsquo;d like to study. You may be working full or part-time, undertaking other studies, or may not have studied for a long time. Let&rsquo;s face it, life is not predictable and in today&rsquo;s fast paced society it&rsquo;s important that your education is flexible enough to fit in with your other obligations. </p>              <p class="hdr01"><br>                  AIPC provides you with flexible course delivery modes so YOU set the rules for how and when you learn.</p>              <p>                    <br>                    <u>AIPC&rsquo;s accredited and nationally recognised</u> <strong>Diploma of Professional Counselling</strong> is designed so that you determine the manner and pace <strong>you</strong> study. You study entirely at your own pace (except of course if you&rsquo;re receiving a government benefit such as Austudy) and you can start at any time, graduating in only 18-months (even less if you fast track). <br>                    <br>                    Not only can you set the pace you study, you also determine the <u><strong>mode you want to study</strong></u>. You can study <strong>Externally</strong> (at home with phone and email access to our counselling tutors), In-Class, Online or any combination&hellip; all the time fully supported by our <strong>huge national team</strong> throughout our 8 Student Support Centres. </p>              <ul>                <li> <strong>External</strong> learning means you can complete your entire course from the comfort of your home (or office, or overseas, or virtually anywhere!). Your course comes complete with fully self-contained, referenced and professionally presented learning materials including 22 individual workbooks, readings and audio CD&rsquo;s. It really is as simple as working through the material and contacting us for support along the way. If you live locally to one of our support centres you can also attend tutorials to provide you with face to face contact if you wish. (This option is ideal if you enjoy working more independently or have a busy schedule). <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li><strong> In-Class</strong> learning is a classroom forum where you learn with other students from a qualified lecturer. Classes are available in most main cities, at flexible times. In-Class is a great way for you to accelerate your learning, interact with other students and stay highly motivated. (This option is particularly suitable if you enjoy learning in the classroom environment with other students). <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> <strong>Online</strong> learning allows you to complete your learning entirely via your PC. <u>You still receive all the high quality hardcopy resources</u> (so you don&rsquo;t miss out on anything!), but you&rsquo;ll access all your learning materials and complete assessments online. <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> <strong>Any Combination</strong>. Of course you don&rsquo;t have to stick with one learning method throughout your studies. You&rsquo;re welcome to use whichever method suits your needs and desires at the time. You may choose to complete one unit In-Class, another Online, then Externally. <strong>Whatever is most convenient!</strong> </li>              </ul>              <p class="hdr01"> We&rsquo;ve invested literally <u>hundreds of thousands of dollars</u> over the last 15 years refining and developing our industry leading course materials and resources&hellip; <br>                    <br>&hellip;in close consultation with many of the industries most <u>highly respected professionals</u>&hellip; <br>                    <br>&hellip;All to DRAMATICALLY improve your comprehension and learning speed so that achieving your qualifications is something you&rsquo;ll gain immense joy and satisfaction from. </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>No other training organisation provides its students with such high quality, user friendly and well researched learning resources. All the learning material you require to complete your studies is provided to you. <strong>You don&rsquo;t have to purchase any other textbooks or search for other resources.</strong> </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>Our <u>dedicated Course Development Team</u> have worked tirelessly to cleverly design your course resources. They are entirely self-contained so you can progress seamlessly through the Diploma.</p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>Your course includes 22 Workbooks that contain all the activities that&rsquo;ll assist you master your skills as a professional counsellor. Each workbook as been specifically designed to maximize your learning and assist you develop your skills at your own pace. </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>Your Books of Readings contain all the underpinning theories and information necessary to build your knowledge. The Readings contain the teachings and methodology used by 56 of the worlds leading and most respected counsellors and psychologists. <br>                    <br>                  Each study pack also includes an audio CD that assists you get the most from every unit. Each CD discusses specific topics in the units, walks you through where to start reading, and teaches you how to set up an effect study pattern. </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p align="center"><img src="../images/course_material.gif" width="450" height="200"> </p>              <p> <br>                <span class="hdr01">You&rsquo;ll graduate with a qualification that is of the HIGHEST standard of any accredited Diploma in Counselling available in Australia today. </span><br>                <br>                AIPC&rsquo;s <u><strong>Diploma of Professional Counselling</strong></u> is a qualification that&rsquo;s extremely well regarded in counselling circles across the country. Our graduates are highly sort after and earn the respect of their peers for their skills and problem solving abilities. </p>              <p>                  <br>                  </p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p><em><img src="../images/per_Joy_Kite.jpg" width="100" height="150" align="right" class="spcleft5px">&ldquo;So I decided to start applying for positions in the industry a few months before I expected to complete the Diploma. Initially I was unsuccessful in gaining employment however in June 2003 I managed to secure a full time position as a Family Support Worker with Lifeline Community Care. The position was in my local area and despite the fact that I had yet to complete my last unit Lifeline recognised that I had the right qualifications for the job! <br>                              <br>                              I graduated from the Diploma in August and am currently working with women and children escaping Domestic Violence. While this area may sound extremely difficult I find it rewarding. I have to say that I could not wish for a better foundation than the AIPC Diploma.&rdquo; </em></p>                          <p>&nbsp;</p>                          <p><em>Joy Kite - Qld </em></p>                          </td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p><br>                  </p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p><em>&ldquo;She spoke to someone else at JPET and recommended me for the job and gave me the number to contact, which I did. I had an interview the next day and another two days later and the rest is history. <br>                              <br>                              In March this year I began working for a Government funded agency called JPET (Job Placement Employment &amp; Training) as a Youth Counsellor. Not only that but I also work with another group within JPET called PSP (Personal Support Program) so three days a week I work with the Youth and two days with the older participants. I give thanks for this opportunity every day and pinch myself to see if I am dreaming.&rdquo; </em></p>                          <p>&nbsp;</p>                          <p><em>Deborah King - Qld</em></p>                          </td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p> </p>              <p>The Diploma is a Nationally Recognised Training Program under the Australian Qualifications Framework (Australia&rsquo;s government body responsible for accrediting training courses). Upon graduation you&rsquo;ll be qualified to immediately register with Australia&rsquo;s leading member Association (Australian Counselling Association) as a registered and qualified counsellor. <br>                  <br>                  The 22 Unit course has been painstakingly developed and refined over 15 years in close consultation with industry leading professionals and employers of counsellors. Together with completing written units, you also complete 10 practical days. This is where you&rsquo;ll demonstrate your skills and apply what you&rsquo;ve learnt in &lsquo;real life&rsquo; counselling scenarios. You&rsquo;ll find the experience extremely empowering and rewarding. <u>Of course</u>, if you&rsquo;re studying externally and can&rsquo;t physically attend the practical days there are several alternate means to learn and apply these skills. </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>As well as the accredited Diploma, you can specialize in 6 popular areas of counselling by undertaking <u>Advanced Study Majors</u>. Advanced Study Majors include: - </p>              <ul>                <li> Abuse Counselling. </li>                <li> Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution. </li>                <li> Career Counselling. </li>                <li> Grief and Loss Counselling. </li>                <li> Child Development and Effective Parenting. </li>                <li> Workplace Counselling. </li>              </ul>              <p> Each major has been developed to provide you with a greater depth of skill and understanding in a particular field of counselling. The Advanced Study Majors will enhance your specialised skills, broaden your knowledge and accelerate your career development.</p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p class="hdr01">                    Many opportunities exist for qualified counsellors in an Industry that has grown by over 573% in the last 12 years. Today there are 15,600 more registered counsellors working in Australia than in 1997 and the industry is tipped to grow at a rate of 127% over the next 5 years. Now is the ideal time for you to secure your future and take advantage of the increased awareness and popularity of counselling.</p>              <p>                    <br>                  Just like these graduates have&hellip;.. </p>              <p>&nbsp;                  </p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p><em>&ldquo;My initial concern was that I was up against a lot of applicants that held degrees in Social Science, Social Work and Psychology and I only had a Diploma of Counselling. However I applied for five different counselling positions seeking people with degrees and hoped for the best. To my amazement three out of the five invited me for an interview with all three offering me the positions. <br>                              <br>                              I challenge the common belief that great jobs such as those working with the Government are only reserved for those with degrees, as I am now working as a Caseworker with a major government department in the area of child protection. Although application for this role required responses to a lengthy selection criteria, a half hour phone interview, 3.5 hours of assessments and an ability to shine above 300 applicants, I persevered, kept my hopes and spirits high and was fortunate to be one of the 15 chosen for the position on offer.&rdquo; </em></p>                          <p>&nbsp;</p>                          <p><em>Aimee McManus - NSW</em></p>                          </td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p><em><img src="../images/per_Caron_Scard.jpg" width="100" height="150" align="right" class="spcleft5px">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to say that I am now employed as a Telephone Counsellor support Officer with a self funded organisation whose work in the community I greatly admire and respect. I also work as volunteer face to face counsellor within this same organisation. The rewards I gain from this work both intrinsically and from practical experience are priceless. <br>                              <br>                              At this stage in my professional development I am feeling very fulfilled and the skills and knowledge I gained through the AIPC Diploma, greatly assisted me in making my dreams a reality.&rdquo; </em></p>                          <p>&nbsp;</p>                          <p><em>Karen Scard &ndash; Qld</em></p>                          </td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">                <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic white.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->                <tr>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td height="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td width="5" height="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8">                      <tr>                        <td><p><em><img src="../images/per_Judy_Marshall.jpg" width="100" height="150" align="right" class="spcleft5px">&ldquo;Wishing to become involved in the community, I sought voluntary counselling work, and also applied for a paid position which was advertised in the local paper in October. Happily, I was selected for an interview, and was fortunate in being offered the job! I am delighted to say that I am now working on a permanent part-time basis as the Domestic and Family Violence Court Support Worker with a well-known Queensland welfare organization, and enjoying the challenge of the position enormously. <br>                              <br>                              However, whilst I feel privileged to have been offered this job, I also know that it didn&rsquo;t come about purely by accident. Rather, I had worked hard, gained the qualification I set out to achieve, and refused to become discouraged along the way by constant media reports that people over a certain age are continually overlooked by prospective employers!&rdquo; </em></p>                          <p>&nbsp;</p>                          <p><em>Judy Marshall - Qld</em></p>                          </td>                      </tr>                  </table></td>                  <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>                <tr>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                  <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>                  <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>                </tr>              </table>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p class="hdr01"> Australia&rsquo;s largest, most highly qualified and dedicated team of Counselling and education professionals are by your side to help you develop your skills, to coach you and assist you achieve your aspirations.</p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>Simply put, AIPC sets the benchmark in education support. Even if you decide to study entirely at home or online, <u>you&rsquo;ll never be alone in your studies</u>. We have specialised in external education for <u><strong>over 15 years</strong></u> and have the most highly qualified, professional support team in the industry. Help is only ever a phone call or email away. Our enormous pool of educational resources means you have access to:</p>              <ul>                <li> An Education team of over 65 degree qualified counselling professionals, all with extensive industry experience and teaching and assessing qualifications. <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> You&rsquo;ll have access <strong>24 hours a day, 7 days</strong> a week to the online Knowledge Base that contains over <u><strong>4,000</strong></u> specific questions and answers relating to your course. <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> You&rsquo;ll have unlimted FREE access 9am to 5pm (EST) to the 1300 Study Assistance Line where you can discuss any study questions you may have with qualified team members. <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> You&rsquo;ll have unlimited <u>email support</u>. Send a question any time and have your enquiry replied to within 12 hours. <br>                  <br>                </li>                <li> And you&rsquo;ll have the support of your local Student Support Centre who will link you into a local student support network (if you wish to stay in touch with other students); help you prepare for your practical assessments; co-ordinate your In-Class or tutorial activities; and set you up in a number of volunteer opportunities if you wish to practice your skills in the field. </li>              </ul>              <p>In a recently survey of several thousand students (Yes, we regularly ask students and graduates how we are performing so we can continually improve our level of service!), <strong>86% of responders indicated that our level of student support was &ldquo;Beyond their expectation.&rdquo;</strong></p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p class="hdr01"> Your most cost effective path to a recognised                Counselling qualification</p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>                  <p align="left">Considering everything you&rsquo;ve read about                    our nationally accredited course, the support systems and                    our personnel, you may find it difficult to understand how                    it&rsquo;s also the most competitively priced course of its                    kind in the country.</p>                  <p align="left">&nbsp; </p>                  <p align="left">We&rsquo;d like to quickly explain. </p>                  <p align="left">&nbsp;</p>                  If you&rsquo;re comparing other education opportunities you&rsquo;ll                  very quickly find that AIPC&rsquo;s Diploma of Professional                  Counselling is the most competitively priced qualification                  of its kind in Australia. <br>                  <br>It seems ironic, but so many people enquiring about our programs ask, <strong>&ldquo;Howcan you offer all this and be the most competitively priced course of its kind?&rdquo; </strong><br><br>It&rsquo;s a valid and logical question. Naturally people tend to associate qualitywith price. <br><br>However, when you have VOLUME you can have the best of <strong>Price</strong> and <strong>Quality</strong>. <br><br>Just think about this for a moment. Other training providers also have premisesand staff, and advertise their programs (the main costs for an education company).But they need to fund those costs with 5% to 10% of the number of students AIPChas. So how do they manage to offset those costs? Well, they have to charge significantlymore for their programs! <strong>And that also doesn&rsquo;t leave them withmuch to invest back into course development to maintain quality and applicability. </strong><br><br>So, although initially it seems a little strange at first, now you can see howit makes sense that we can (and do!) offer the <strong>highest quality programs</strong>,with the best support services and graduate outcomes, for the <u>most competitiveinvestment!</u><p>&nbsp;</p>                  <p>&nbsp;</p>                  <p class="hdr01">Achieve your aspirations in counselling for                     only 20% to 50% of the investment of other providers&#8230;</p>                  <p>&nbsp;</p>                  <p>That&#8217;s right! Other counselling training providers                     charge 2 to 5 times more for their programs because they don&#8217;t                     have the volume cost efficiencies. (And in most instances                     can&#8217;t provide you with anywhere near the same level                     of support!). </p>                  <p>&nbsp;</p>                  <p>And you can receive even greater savings by making your investment                     upfront (we pass our administration cost savings back to you),                     or take advantage of regular monthly payments over 21 or 24                     months. </p>                  <p><br>                  </p>                  <TABLE WIDTH="98%" BORDER="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3">                    <TR VALIGN="top" bgcolor="#BAD2F5">                       <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="-1"><B>Course<font size="1">*</font></B></FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="-2"><B>Reduced                         Upfront Payment Option</B></FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="-2"><B>Reduced                         Monthly Credit Card Option</B></FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="-2"><B>Monthly                         Cheque or Money Order Option</B></FONT></TD>                    </TR>                    <TR VALIGN="top" <?php if ($majors==0) {?>bgcolor="#FFCC00"<?php } else { ?>bgcolor="#EAEAEA"<?php } ?>>                       <TD WIDTH="25%" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-2"><B><I>Diploma                         of Professional Counselling</I></B></FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$2950</FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$159                         x 21 mths </FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$175                         x 21 mths </FONT></TD>                    </TR>                    <TR VALIGN="top" <?php if ($majors==1) {?>bgcolor="#FFCC00"<?php } else { ?>bgcolor="#EAEAEA"<?php } ?>>                       <TD WIDTH="25%" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><p><FONT SIZE="-2"><B>+1                           Advanced Study Major</B></FONT></p>                        <p><strong><font size="-2">(+ 1 Free ASM) </font></strong></p></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$3525</FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$169                         x 24 mths </FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$185                         x 24 mths</FONT></TD>                    </TR>                    <TR VALIGN="top" <?php if ($majors==2) {?>bgcolor="#FFCC00"<?php } else { ?>bgcolor="#EAEAEA"<?php } ?>>                       <TD WIDTH="25%" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><p><FONT SIZE="-2"><B>+2                           Advanced Study Majors</B></FONT></p>                        <p><strong><font size="-2">(+ 2 Free ASM) </font></strong></p></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$4100</FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$195                         x 24 mths </FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$210                         x 24 mths</FONT></TD>                    </TR>                    <TR VALIGN="top" <?php if ($majors>=3) {?>bgcolor="#FFCC00"<?php } else { ?>bgcolor="#EAEAEA"<?php } ?>>                       <TD WIDTH="25%" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><p><FONT SIZE="-2"><B>+3                           Advanced Study Majors</B></FONT></p>                        <p><strong><font size="-2">(+ 3 Free ASM) </font></strong></p></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$4675</FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$225                         x 24 mths </FONT></TD>                      <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="CENTER" bgcolor="#EAEAEA"><FONT SIZE="-1">$240                         x 24 mths</FONT></TD>                    </TR>                  </TABLE>                  <p class="hdr01">&nbsp;</p>                  <p class="hdr01">And it&rsquo;s an investment that&rsquo;s easy to make with our unique &ldquo;Guarantee                    of Education Excellence.&rdquo; </p>                  <p>&nbsp; </p>              <p>We&rsquo;ve been at the forefront of the counselling industry for over 15-years! We now that we have the highest quality, most applicable and practical course available &ndash; with the best support services. So, if for <u>any reason whatsoever</u> you decide you do not want to proceed with your course within 30-days, we will give you a <span class="hilite">100% no questions asked money back guarantee!</span> It&rsquo;s a guarantee no other provider can match, and<u><strong> totally relieves you of any risk! </strong></u></p>              <p>&nbsp;              </p>              <p class="hdr01"> A special BONUS OFFER to encourage you to pursue your counselling aspirations NOW&hellip; </p>              <p>&nbsp;</p>              <p>When you <a href="../enquiries/enrolment/enrolwiz1.php" target="_blank"><strong>enrol online</strong></a> <strong>TODAY</strong>, you will receive a <strong>FREE Advanced Study Major</strong> for <u>every Advanced Study Major</u> you include with your enrolment!<br>                  <ul>                      <li>Enrol in one Advanced Study Major and we'll give you <u>one for free</u> - <b><u>save up to $624!</u></b><br>                      </li><br>                      <li>Enrol in two Advanced Study Majors and we'll give you <u>two for free</u> - <b><u>save up to $1320!</u></b><br>                      </li><br>                      <li>Enrol in three Advanced Study Majors and we'll give you <u>three for free</u> - <b><u>save up to $1800!</u></b><br>                      </li><br>                  </ul>                  <p><b>What great value!</b></p>                  <p>&nbsp;</p>                  <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="1">                      <tr>                        <td>&nbsp;</td>                        <td><div align="center">                            <input name="Submit2" type="submit" class="button_pan" onClick="MM_goToURL('parent','https://www.aipc.net.au/enquiries/enrolment/enrolwiz1.php');return document.MM_returnValue" value="ENROL HERE NOW">                        </div></td>                        <td>&nbsp;</td>                      </tr>                  </table>                    <p><br>                      <span class="style5"><strong>ACT NOW</strong></span> and                      start pursuing your dream of becoming a qualified Professional                      Counsellor. Simply fill out the enrolment form and you&rsquo;ll                      be underway in the next 72 hours. Your first step begins <a href="../enquiries/enrolment/enrolwiz1.php" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.                  </p>                          </p>                    <p>&nbsp;</p>                  <p><font color="#000000" size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">*The                     practical course elements can be completed by attending seven                     practical seminar topics (four 1 day and three 2 day seminars).                     Each day is just $80. If you are unable to attend the seminars                     in person these practical components can be completed by demonstrating                     your skills on videotape (cost as per attendance), or having                     a private assessor assess your skills ($10, plus assessor                     fee).</font></p></td>            <td><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="85" height="150"></td>          </tr>        </table></td>        <td width="220"><table width="220"  border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" class="testabox">          <tr>            <td><p><strong>Receive Australia&rsquo;s most popular electronic Counselling magazine <u>FREE</u>.</strong></p>                <p>&nbsp;</p>                <p>You&rsquo;ll regularly receive powerful strategies for <strong>personal development</strong>, tips to <u>improve the growth</u> of your counselling practice, the latest industry news, and much more.</p>                <form name="form1" method="post" action="../common/subscribe.php">                  <table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">                    <tr>                      <td>Firstname</td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td><input name="First_Name" type="text" class="box200" id="First_Name"></td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td>Surname</td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td><input name="Surname" type="text" class="box200" id="Surname"></td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td>Postcode</td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td><input name="postcode" type="text" class="box200" id="postcode"></td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td>Email Address </td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td><input name="Email_Address" type="text" class="box200" id="Email_Address"></td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td>&nbsp;</td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td><input name="Agree" type="checkbox" id="Agree" value="Yes" checked>              Please subscribe me to your FREE eZine. </td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td>&nbsp;</td>                    </tr>                    <tr>                      <td><input name="Submit" type="submit" onClick="YY_checkform('form1','Agree','#q','1','You must check the \'I Agree\' button','First_Name','#q','0','Field \'First Name\' is not valid.','Surname','#q','0','Field \'Surname\' is not valid.','postcode','#1000_9999','1','Field \'Postcode\' is not valid.','Email_Address','#S','2','Field \'Email_Address\' is not valid.');return document.MM_returnValue" value="Subscribe">                        <span class="text10">                        <input name="maillistid" type="hidden" id="maillistid" value="">                        </span>                        </td>                    </tr>                  </table>                </form>                <p class="smallprint"><span class="text10">We'll keep your information <a href="javascript:;" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('../privacy.htm','privacy','scrollbars=yes,width=650,height=750')">private</a> and                    never sell, rent, trade, or share it with any other organisation!                And you can cancel anytime.</span></p></td>          </tr>        </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Noeleen_Hankinson.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> I was recently retrenched from my job and decided to look for Community Work, which I felt would take me closer to my ultimate goal of Counselling.</td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p>In one week I went to four interviews and I was surprised, feeling I must write and let you know. AIPC is well known and respected in the industry. All of the Potential Employers could finish the AIPC letters: Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and felt that the Diploma had value. They felt it helps develop empathy, client responsibility, with our support and to never sit in judgement of our clients, all essential ingredients in this industry. They all mentioned that AIPC was therefore worthwhile and relevant in Social &amp; Community Work, with both Carers and Clients.</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>The range of positions I was interviewed for was in the areas of: Disability, Aged, Rehabilitation and Youth Work.</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>I would like to say that this has really made me feel that we are studying for a very worthwhile item of learning, an important factor to remember when the going gets tough!</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>Thank you too for all the support you have given me in the last year, as I have had to ride a roller coaster, but it felt so good being offered two jobs in the Disability Industry with all employers recognising and being impressed by my AIPC studies. This makes it all seem worthwhile. I have taken one of the jobs in the Disability Industry, a One-on-One client relationship and feel as if AIPC is even more precious to me now than it ever was.<br>                        </p>                        <p align="right"><strong>Noeleen Hankinson</strong><br>                      </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Rosalie_Follet.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> Pathways merged on the day I applied to begin the Diploma of Professional Counselling &ndash; my innate sensitivity and melancholy; <span class="toggle">my need to &lsquo;work through&rsquo; personal issues in self-acceptance; emotional over-eating; moderate depression and anxiety in earlier years; my need to &lsquo;work through&rsquo; relationship tension in marriage; supporting teens through difficult times; experience in emotionally supporting others in my roles as the wife of a Christian minister/chaplain and as a school teacher; a developing compassion and empathy with the &lsquo;hurting&rsquo;; and a keen desire to effectively &lsquo;make a difference&rsquo; in the lives of others who struggled. These were the pathways. The merger transpired in February 2001: my application was the beginning of the fulfilling of a life goal &ndash; to become a professional counsellor.                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p>After careful consideration, the Diploma with AIPC seemed the better choice when considering my options. Initially, I was excited by the Course Prospectus and attracted by the flexibility of a self-paced, home study course which would fit with family and teaching commitments. The course outline appeared comprehensive. As well, the cost was affordable in monthly instalments. For me, the Diploma offered the best value in terms of money, time and equipping me for the counselling role. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> At 49 years of age, I sensed an urgency to complete the course. At my age, however, it was not always easy to absorb the learning, despite the clarity of the Books of Reading and the corresponding Workbooks. For me, the Diploma was challenging, but thankfully, the telephone was always handy. In moments of struggle, I had ready access to Education Advisers who skilfully guided my thinking. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> The practical seminars were times of further learning. I recall very nervously anticipating my first seminar, only to find it was conducted in a relaxed fashion, with skilful direction to nurture my &lsquo;weak spots&rsquo; and friendly encouragement in my strengths. The Presenter, Carol Moore, was a real person &ndash; warm, motivating, interesting and relevant. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> After 20 months, the 22 units were completed, with great relief and sense of achievement. Graduation Day was meaningful. Then came the really scary part! I needed courage to step out and begin practising counselling formally. Initially I conducted Grief sessions and later a workshop on Personality Needs. With encouragement from my husband, I began leasing a room within a complex, receiving wonderful support from staff and members. Since beginning to practise, a steady growing stream of clients have come through, with a variety of personal issues. For me, the experience has been humbling. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      From here on, I will work to grow in effectiveness through further professional development and experience, seeking to be a counsellor who respects and cares for those who struggle as I also have done.                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong>Rosalie Follett </strong></p></span></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Nicole_Witham.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> As far back as I can remember I have always enjoyed listening to people discuss issues they have in their lives and now I am qualified to do this and get paid for it! </td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> I decided to undertake the Diploma of Professional Counselling to add a specific skill to my existing Bachelor of Arts Degree, while I waited for my youngest son to reach school age. I knew I wanted to return to work when he started school so I aimed to complete my studies by that date. I thoroughly enjoyed the content of the course and this factor, combined with my ultimate career goal, motivated me to continue. </p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>Upon completion of my studies I spent one month applying for positions when I gained employment as a Vocational Consultant with an Occupational Rehabilitation Provider for three days per week. My counselling skills were well regarded and are, in fact, recognised by the Victorian Workcover Authority as an Allied Health Qualification. My role involves providing vocational and rehabilitation counselling to clients who are unable to return to their employer due to their physical or physiological injury, or clients who require assistance in returning to their pre-injury role on modified/alternative duties. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I enjoy my work immensely and I am gaining valuable experience in the counselling field. I have an excellent work/life balance and I am pleased to be able to utilise my Diploma of Professional Counselling and work in the area I have always had an interest in. </p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Nicole Witham </strong>                                                                </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Cleide_Teixeira.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> Since graduating as a Professional Counsellor, I commenced a home-based business and have been fortunate to have been faced with such a diversity of presenting problems and be able to help people with my counselling skills.</td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> I&rsquo;m pleased with my success and I thank the staff of AIPC for their caring and wonderful support! </p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Cleide Texeira</strong><strong></strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Bridget_Cameron.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> If you are a naturally caring person and love to help others in need, this course is a must!  Not only will you be helping others, you will be helping yourself too.  This course will help you communicate better, know yourself better and ultimately to become a better person.</td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> The course material is packaged in neat A4 booklets which contain excerpts from a range of counselling text books which means you have what you need at your fingertips, without having to search out reference material. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> The questions in the student workbooks will help you to explore your understanding of the subjects. Much emphasis is placed upon reflection. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> Studying from home is an exercise in discipline, but you will never feel along with all the assistance that the Institute provides. Whenever I have needed assistance, there is always a friendly voice at the end of the phone on the Institute&rsquo;s Study Assistance Line. I also receive regular mail with encouraging bookmarks, and supportive comments in my workbooks. And, for those who love the internet, AIPC have a great website too! </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I have always helped others and people have naturally come to me for assistance within life&rsquo;s multiple coloured dramas. This course is fine-tuning my natural skills and providing me with a qualification to enable me to get paid for what I love to do! </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      If you are caring and want a professional qualification without leaving your home, then this is the course for you!<p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Bridget Cameron</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Susanne_Kessell.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> I completed the Diploma of Professional Counselling in 16 months.  </td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> I have always enjoyed working with people and counselling just became a natural progression as well as providing me with a rewarding career option.  I was initially concerned as I had not studied for some 30 years, but the staff at my Student Support Centre and the Education Advisers and everyone associated with AIPC were always supportive and helped in any way they could.  It only took a few weeks before I gained confidence and momentum to begin enjoying studying and the challenge it provided.</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>I loved every moment of being a student and the knowledge I was accumulating. I found the course materials provided were comprehensive and easy to understand, and being able to submit my work via the Internet was terrific. I also liked the fact I could undertake Advanced Study Majors in the areas I found more interesting such as Grief and Loss, and Relationship Counselling. As I was still working, being able to set my own pace was also a huge bonus. It really did take the stress out of studying. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I now have a small counselling practice which I operate from home and I am extremely happy that I took the step and gained my Diploma with AIPC. I would suggest anyone thinking about doing the same get in touch with their nearest Centre. </p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Susanne Kessel</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Caron_Scard.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> My motivation to commence studies with AIPC came from the rewarding volunteer work I did as a telephone counsellor.  </td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> I commenced study with AIPC in March 2002 and graduated in December 2003. I found the self- paced study better suited my busy lifestyle which consisted of family, part time work, my continued voluntary work and a social life.  Time management, balance and self confidence were key life lessons gained during my studies.</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>I&rsquo;m proud to say that I am now employed as a Telephone Counsellor Support Officer with a self funded organisation whose work in the community I greatly admire and respect. I also work as a volunteer face to face counsellor within this same organisation. The rewards I gain from this work both intrinsically and from practical experience are priceless. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> At this stage in my professional development I am feeling very fulfilled and the skills and knowledge I gained through the AIPC Diploma, greatly assisted me in making my dreams a reality. </p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Caron Scard</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> For many years I had an interest in counselling, so I sent off for some information from the  AIPC.  There were challenges as I live in Alice Springs with no next door neighbour doing the same course.  I found the AIPC&rsquo;s study support team a huge asset to me and they were all very patient with my phone calls for HELP!</td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> I was determined to finish the course in one year. I remember setting myself a target each week of what I wanted to finish and much to my surprise, I managed to hold my target. This was a huge success for me as I hadn&rsquo;t studied for over 29 years and then I hated it all those </p>                      <p> years ago. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> Not only did I finish the Diploma of Professional Counselling but I also completed two advanced study majors in Grief and Loss and Relationships and Conflict Resolution. I have just started up my own business from home and in the first week of operating I have had doctors referring patients onto me. It is a great feeling to have those professionals believe, not just in me, but in the AIPC Diploma. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> For the clients that I have already seen I can see an improvement in them, this is after all a wish of mine come true: to help someone in need. There is no greater satisfaction in life than to see a sad face turn to a smile. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      Here I would like to thank each and everyone at AIPC for assisting me through this personal journey. I made it because you genuinely cared, it showed that what you teach you also preach.<p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Jane Oakley-Lohm</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Joy_Kite.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> After many years in the hairdressing and hospitality industry, I started to think about a change in my career direction. Secretly I dreamt of working within the social or community services sector because I loved working with people, but the thought of going to University was daunting to say the least.</td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> Glancing through the paper I came across the advertisement for AIPC. As I researched AIPC, I realised this self-paced study system could be a stepping stone for me, so I commenced studies with AIPC - I was on my way. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I continued working part time in hospitality while studying, I found the self paced structure was perfect and the Study Assistance Line so helpful, especially at times when I found I was &lsquo;stuck&rsquo;. Attending the seminars was a wonderful opportunity to meet other students and helped me to realise the ups and downs I was going through were &lsquo;normal&rsquo;, we were all balancing home life, work and study: &lsquo;not an easy task&rsquo;. Gaining practical experience and building friendships along the way helped to bring it all together. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I volunteered with the Senior Citizens respite group in my local area and enjoyed the work and the people. So I decided to start applying for positions in the industry a few months before I expected to complete the Diploma. Initially I was unsuccessful in gaining employment, however I managed to secure a full time position as a Family Support Worker with Lifeline Community Care. The position was in my local area and despite the fact that I had yet to complete my last unit, Lifeline recognised that I had the right qualifications for the job! </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I graduated from the Diploma and am currently working with women and children escaping Domestic Violence, while this area may sound extremely difficult I find it rewarding. I have to say that I could not wish for a better foundation than the AIPC Diploma. Dealing with a diverse range of people, ages, and pretty startling situations, I am learning every day and it&rsquo;s a thrill seeing what I have studied being put into practice. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I think I may have caught the study bug as I am now completing two advanced study majors, Abuse and Abuse Trauma Counselling and Grief and Loss. I feel these two majors will compliment my position as a Family Support Worker and University does not appear quite so daunting. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      Many thanks to the team at AIPC for their support and guidance throughout my studies. I encourage others who are thinking of exploring a new road, but are concerned about their age or academic abilities, to just go for it.<p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Joy Kite</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Patricia_Baird.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> When I lost my brother I started to reflect on where my life was heading, working for a large corporation whose focus was on shareholder return rather than adding value to the people who enabled it to succeed.  I had thought about counselling for some time &ndash; I was attracted by the fact that I could add value to other peoples&rsquo; lives and my own whilst also earning an income.</td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> Resigning from my job wasn&rsquo;t a problem &ndash; plunging into the unknown was really scary but fortunately I had the support of my husband who encouraged me to study and establish my own private practice. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> The arrival of my first study pack was greeted with great enthusiasm and I had set myself a deadline of 18 months to complete my Diploma. As I progressed the fear of how I would apply what I had learned practically began to surface. At the same time I noticed an advert for volunteer Parent Aides at the Mater Family Services Unit. Within weeks I was on a training course and working with my first client. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> Although the work of a parent aide is not counselling as such, it does involve the use of counselling skills as you assist clients with practical parenting issues, life skills and connecting them with local services. I found the work helped build my confidence. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> Just before I completed my Diploma I called Student Care Qld from the AIPC volunteer handbook to see if I could broaden my experiences. They offered me a contract counselling position with their organisation! Already they have put me on a course and are involving me in many aspects of their organisation whilst accepting that I will also be building my own private practice. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> I learned the value of volunteer work during my studies and the fact that the opportunities are not going to pick up the phone and call you &ndash; you have to take the initiative &ndash; the worst they can do is say &lsquo;no&rsquo;. In the end it took me 2 &frac12; years to complete my diploma but now I am building my own practice &ndash; Positive Steps, Professional Counselling. </p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Patricia Baird</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Judy_Marshall.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> I completed the Diploma of Professional Counselling in mid 2003; my partner of fifteen years had moved to Queensland seeking work, and I remained in Tasmania, as my father was terminally ill.  </td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> During the two years we lived apart, I undertook the Advanced Study Major in Grief and Loss with AIPC, and also trained with a national crisis telephone counselling organisation, working in a voluntary capacity on the phones following completion of training.  I gained valuable practical experience in this role, where much of the theory presented in the AIPC counselling course was used extensively, and I would strongly encourage students to become involved in voluntary counselling work if such an opportunity presents itself.  As well as gaining practical experience, it was a wonderful confidence booster, and I also made some lovely friends!</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>It became possible for me to relocate to Queensland last year, and I joined my partner in Gladstone in early September. Wishing to become involved in the community, I sought voluntary counselling work, and also applied for a paid position which was advertised in the local paper in October. Happily, I was selected for an interview, and was fortunate in being offered the job! I am delighted to say that I am now working on a permanent part-time basis as the Domestic and Family Violence Court Support Worker with a well-known Queensland welfare organisation, and enjoying the challenge of the position enormously. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> However, whilst I feel privileged to have been offered this job, I also know that it didn&rsquo;t come about purely by accident. Rather, I had worked hard, gained the qualification I set out to achieve, and refused to become discouraged along the way by constant media reports that people over a certain age are continually overlooked by prospective employers! </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      So, I say to any students who may be struggling with the motivation to push ahead through all those units&hellip;. keep going, remain positive, believe in yourself and your own unique abilities, and above all &ndash; never give up! It may be difficult at times, but stay inspired by the thought that nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and success has very little to do with luck, and <em>everything</em> to do with hard work and perseverance<p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong> Judy Marshall</strong><br>                        </p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p class="screen">&nbsp;</p>          <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="screen">            <!-- fwtable fwsrc="Box Basic Grey.png" fwbase="box_basic_white_round05.gif" fwstyle="Dreamweaver" fwdocid = "973096721" fwnested="1" -->            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c2.gif" width="190" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r1_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c1.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td valign="top"><table width="100%"  border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">                  <tr>                    <td><img src="../images/per_Lisa_Pattison.jpg" width="100" height="150"></td>                  </tr>                  <tr>                    <td><a href="javascript:;"><img src="../images/plus.gif" width="11" height="11" border="0" align="absmiddle" class="handler"></a> I enrolled with the AIPC when I realised that the Diploma course would compliment my chosen field of work. That is meditations, personal growth groups and individual counselling.  </td>                  </tr>                  <tr class="toggle">                    <td><p> After successfully completing the first few units, (and working through my feelings of uncertainty about my academic abilities), I was very pleasantly surprised by how well the course was presented, how supportive the team at the AIPC were and how relevant the course material was to both my personal and professional life.</p>                      <p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p>Within two months of graduating I have established a wonderful and constantly growing personal growth group for women as well as a steadily growing meditation group. I have seen how the skills the I have acquired through the course are the reasons for my rapid success. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      <p> At this stage in my professional development, I am feeling very fulfilled by working with the two groups as I know that I am just at the beginning of an exciting and meaningful career. I am reaping rewards and benefits, too numerous to list, but which inspire me to continue to learn and gain practical experience to pursue further goals. </p>                      <p>&nbsp; </p>                      I am deeply grateful to AIPC for their constant support, encouragement and downright positive attitude! Thank you and congratulations to all at AIPC for providing the opportunity for me to create the career of my dreams!<p>&nbsp;</p>                      <p align="right"><strong>Lisa Pattison</strong></p></td>                  </tr>              </table></td>              <td width="5" background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r2_c3.gif" width="5" height="100" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>            <tr>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c1.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>              <td background="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif"><img src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2.gif" alt="" name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c2_5" width="190" height="5" border="0" class="style1"></td>              <td width="5"><img name="box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3_5" src="../images/box_basic_white_round05_r3_c3.gif" width="5" height="5" border="0" alt=""></td>            </tr>          </table>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p>          <p>&nbsp;</p></td>      </tr>    </table></td>  </tr></table><script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">_uacct = "UA-2379411-1";urchinTracker();</script></body></html>