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THINK Education is owned
by Laureate International
Universities, a leading
international network of quality,
innovative higher education
institutions. Its network spans
more than 75 accredited campus-
based and online universities
across the world. As such, the
board members of Laureate
International Universities play
an additional governance
role at THINK Education.
DIFFERENCE
OUR 4 PROMISES TO YOU
1 At THINK,
you can
practice now.
You want to work after you finish studying
but why wait until then? Experience is the
best way to learn, so at THINK Colleges
2 At THINK,
you can learn
your way.
You have your own style of doing things. What
if we could take that passion and transform it
into something big? We want to give every
we give you equal doses of theory and student an education as unique as themselves.
practice to ensure you are trained for the So you can study on your own terms, whether
real world, and that it pays for you sooner. it’s on campus, online or both. With 24-hour
access to education, it’s at your fingertips.
3 At THINK,
you can
stand out.
The world has had enough of the same.
You know you have an edge and we’re
here to help you sharpen it. Different
4 At THINK,
you can make
a difference.
When people reach their ultimate potential
they can change the world. The right education
for you is the platform that will help you reach
teaching creates different thinking, so that yours – highly different, highly employable
every graduate is completely unique. with a nice higher salary too of course.
THINK Health offers a holistic approach Our connection with the industry provides our students
with an understanding of what will be expected of them
to health education. We have brought as professionals. This, combined with their experience
together four leading health colleges at the THINK Wellbeing Centres, allows graduates to
seamlessly enter professional practice upon graduation.
to form one of Australia’s most
Our four colleges work together in order to provide
comprehensive and most valued health and the best health education in Australia. We will continue to
maintain our high standard and continue to extend the reach
wellbeing faculties. By joining together
of our studies through new campuses, modern facilities
these institutions, we are able to capitalise and a strong connection with the wider health industry.
on the existing knowledge of our expert
staff to fully realise the potential of the
education we can provide to our students.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
APPLICATION FORMS 69
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We recognise that choosing the course The THINK Wellbeing Centres at Pyrmont, All four THINK Health colleges are
that’s right for you may be challenging, Brisbane and Fitzroy campuses offer real approved VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP
so THINK Health offers dedicated life on-the-job experience. Here, our providers. FEE-HELP is a government loan
Course and Careers Advisors at each clinical supervisors guide you every step scheme that is available to assist eligible
campus who are experts in the industry of the way to put the skills and knowledge students studying higher-level education
and can help guide you through you learn in class into practice. Students qualifications to pay their tuition fees. VET
the process of selecting, applying often spend a number of hours each week FEE-HELP is a similar scheme that applies
and commencing your course. in this real-life hands-on environment, to higher-level vocational education
where peers and members of the general and training (VET) qualifications.
ACTIVE LEARNING public come for professional treatments
We believe education should be as
At THINK Health, you’ll take part in an by our student clinicians. Massage
accessible and affordable as possible;
academically rigorous curriculum taught students typically complete between
VET FEE-HELP is available for many of
by respected lecturers with extensive 50–100 hours of hands-on experience
our Diploma and Advanced Diploma
industry experience. Our lecturers will during a course (depending on which
courses, while is FEE-HELP available
support your journey of self-discovery and course you choose), while students in
for our Bachelor degrees, allowing you
help develop your professional skills in our degree courses and some of our
to study now and pay later (Australian
order to best equip you for your career. advanced diplomas complete more
students only). Please speak with a
than 350 hours of clinic practice.
Course and Career Advisor for further
A PERSONAL APPROACH
If you are using our Flexible Online information or see studyassist.gov.au
We recognise that each student has an Study option, you won’t miss out on
individual way of learning and individual practical experience. Our External Clinic
study needs. Our students are offered a Coordinator can provide assistance in
tailored approach to their course structure finding a clinical placement to support
with a combination of small on-campus vocational students, or you are welcome
and online classes, plus extensive to attend one of our on campus clinics.
learning resources to create a flexible
learning environment that caters to our
students’ unique needs and situations.
John Franklin was previously the Director of the Clinical With 25 years’ leadership experience in Vocational Education
Psychology Training Program and the Director of both and Training within the community services context,
the Counselling and School Counselling Programs
at Macquarie University. He established the teaching Dianne brings her extensive knowledge and
of the Positive Psychology and Coaching Program at skills, at both a strategic and operational
Macquarie University and has been an active researcher
and practitioner in the area for over a decade. level, to the development and delivery
of education in community services.
John is a frequent presenter at conferences
Dianne is driven by her passion for learning and development
on the psychology of happiness, success and its contribution to individuals, businesses and communities.
and performance enhancement. Achieving this passion has demanded personal commitment
to maintaining the relevance of the teaching and assessment
John actively researches those factors which enable people methodologies used by education practitioners in today’s
to live happy, fulfilling and productive lives. He has a long- world of virtual communication, and ensuring access for the
standing interest in the psychology of success and how diversity of learners. She understands well the complex and
people achieve the changes they desire and value in life. He challenging environment of the education in Australia today.
is currently the Chief Investigator on three research projects
directed at the enhancement of performance and wellbeing.
Dion lectures in Theories of Counselling and suicide Werner studied medicine from 1977 to 1981 and bodyoriented
prevention at JNI, and supervises Master of Counselling psychotherapy from 1981 to 1984. He has been working as
and Psychotherapy research students and interns in the a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer for many years.
student clinic. Dion has also worked with the Salvation In 1998 he completed a Masters degree in Social Ecology
Army, initially as a crisis call counsellor, and later taking on (Critical Perspectives of Psychological Practices), and
the role of training volunteer telephone counsellors.
in 2006 he received a doctoral degree
He is currently conducting doctoral research for research on the psychological
where he has been running groups for background of ecological problems.
fathers in recovery from addiction.
Before joining JNI in January 2011 he worked as a casual
A registered psychologist, Dion has worked lecturer at the University of Western Sydney, teaching
in private practice since 2004. mainly environmental education and wellbeing studies.
Werner is now a Senior Lecturer and Program Manager for the
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree at JNI.
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Our on-campus courses will give you All THINK courses deliver the same
access to lectures, tutorials, practical course outcomes. Regardless of whether
sessions, clinics and our wide range you’re an on campus or Flexible
of support services. You’ll also have Online Learning student, our students
access to each college’s Student graduate as high-calibre job-ready
Portal – which will provide you with professionals via a personalised learning
a comprehensive range of learning journey that’s as flexible as it can be.
materials, plus general information
If you’re an Australian student, you’ll be
about the college and courses.
able to enrol in one of our many Flexible
In terms of study, you will need to cover Online Learning courses on a full-time
a number of subjects during a study or part-time basis. If you live in rural or
period. These periods vary depending remote Australia, our online courses are
on the course you choose, but they perfect for you. It might also be suitable
typically involve 10-12 weeks of tuition for you if you live in a city, but have
with three study periods (‘trimesters’) personal or work commitments that mean
being delivered in a calendar year. your study hours need to fit around you.
During these periods, you’ll need to As an online students, you will receive
spend between 16-30 hours per week a detailed orientation program and
attending class (depending on your comprehensive learning materials to
course) practical demonstrations, guide you through your subjects. You will
self-directed study and Student Clinic receive the same level of support as if
sessions – depending on your course. you were studying on campus, however
study is done at a time that suits you.
PART-TIME COURSES*
ABOUT OUR ONLINE CLASSROOM
Part-time study options are available for
some courses. As a part-time student THINK Health is proud to offer a robust
you will undertake a reduced study online learning portal that ensures
load during each study period. If you our students get the best from their
require further information about our learning experience. Students are
part-time study options, please contact delivered innovative course material via
a Course and Careers Advisor. See the video and interactive media. They can
back cover for our contact details. also participate in forums, exchanging
thoughts and ideas online. Our online
students also have full access to
designated lecturers and class resources.
* Flexible Online Learning and part-time study options are only available to Australian students. International students are only eligible to study full-time on campus. Please note
that industry accreditations and health fund recognition may be dependent on the delivery mode chosen.
BEAUTY THERAPY
PHYSICAL HEALTH Diploma of Beauty Therapy SIB50110
WHAT IS NATUROPATHY? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Health, from a naturopathic perspective, Biological and social sciences, research,
involves the capacity to maintain naturopathic and clinical studies, »» Private practice
optimal order and function of the alongside study in nutritional medicine, »» Complementary & multimodality clinics
body (homeostasis) and is an outcome western herbal medicine, iridology, »» Community programs
of a healthy mind, body, spirit and flower essences and homeopathy. »» Health retreats & day spas
environment. Naturopathy combines Students will gain hands on experience
»» Retail and sales
biological science with traditional and at the Think Wellbeing Centre under the
»» Research
nutritional medicine in the management guidance of experienced naturopaths
of many health conditions and in a clinical setting treating public »» Education
enhances longevity and wellbeing. patients. This prepares graduates to »» Practitioner consultant with industry
confidently and successfully commence
practice in the community.
WHAT IS NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
Nutritional medicine combines Biological and social sciences, research,
biological science, nutritional nutritional and clinical studies, »» Private Practice
biochemistry with modern and alongside study in human nutrition, »» Complementary and
traditional dietary approaches to nutritional science, food packaging, multimodality clinics
health. Nutritional medicine uses public health nutrition. Students will »» Community programs
scientific and holistic approaches gain hands on experience at the Think »» Sport & recreation centres
that are used by both conventional Wellbeing Centre under the guidance
»» Food industry
and natural health practitioners. of experienced practitioners in a clinical
»» Health retreats and day spas
setting treating public patients.
»» Education
»» Research
»» Technical support
»» Product development
»» Retail and sales
»» Marketing and communication
WHAT IS WESTERN HERBAL MEDICINE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
Herbal medicine has been practiced Biological and social sciences, research
by traditional cultures for thousands and evidenced based practice, »» Private practice
of years. Western herbal medicine western herbal medicine and clinical »» Complementary & multimodality clinics
combines traditional knowledge studies, alongside study in herbal »» Medical clinics
with biological science and herbal manufacturing, properties of herbs »» Health retreats & spas
pharmacology to formulate individualised and herbal pharmacology, history and »» Retail stores
herbal medicine strategies. philosophy of herbal medicine.
»» Industry
»» Research
»» Education
»» Product development
»» Practitioner consultants to industry
WHAT IS CHINESE MEDICINE? and expand on this knowledge for highly trained practitioners who
Chinese Medicine is a system of through studies in Acupuncture can work in various settings such as
primary health care and holistic form of and Chinese herbal medicine. complementary clinics, medical clinics,
medicine which views the interaction health retreats, health food stores,
WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT research, education and self-employment.
between the mind, body and spirit as OPPORTUNITIES?
an integral part of the disease pattern Furthermore many students have
and the restoration of health. The rapid growth of the natural medicine gone on to set up their own successful
industry is largely due to a growing clinics, undertaken postgraduate study,
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? demand from the public, with reportedly worked overseas, published journals and
more than 50% of Australians using books, and worked voluntarily to give
Chinese Medicine studies explores
herbal or complementary medicines. something back to the community. All of
the history, philosophy, dietetics and
our degrees meet industry association
diagnostic techniques of Chinese One reason for this growth is a strong requirements in their chosen areas,
Medicine. Students learn about the desire from people to take greater so students can register to become a
meridians and particular diseases control of their own health and wellbeing. member of professional associations.
within a Chinese Medicine framework There is a continually growing demand
WHAT IS NATUROPATHY? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
Health, from a naturopathic perspective, Biological and social sciences, research,
involves the capacity to maintain naturopathic and clinical studies, »» Naturopath
optimal order and function of the alongside study in nutritional medicine, »» Naturopathic Practitioner
body (homeostasis) and is an outcome western herbal medicine, iridology, flower »» Natural Medicine Practitioner or
of a healthy mind, body, spirit and essences and homeopathy. Students »» Natural Therapist
environment. A modern scientific gain hands on experience at the Think
approach is applied with the ‘power of Wellbeing Centres under the guidance
nature’ to recognise the ability of the of experienced naturopaths in a clinical
body to overcome disease. setting treating public patients. Students
are also able to obtain external placement
with a qualified practitioner to complete
their clinical hours. This prepares
graduates to confidently and successfully
commence practice in the community.
COURSE DELIVERY
Flexible Online Learning only, or
on-campus study at Pyrmont or
Brisbane campuses.
WHAT IS NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Nutritional Medicine combines food Biological and social sciences, research,
as medicine traditions and dietary nutritional and clinical studies, »» Nutritional Medicine Practitioner
therapy with recent scientific advances in alongside study in human nutrition, »» Nutritional Therapist
nutritional biochemistry and therapeutics nutritional science, food packaging, »» Nutritionist
which are now used by conventional public health nutrition. Students will
and holistic practitioners alike gain hands on experience at the Think
Wellbeing Centre under the guidance
of experienced practitioners in a clinical
setting treating public patients.
Students studying via Flexible Online
Learning who can’t attend any of
the THINK Wellbeing Centres, will
gain supervised clinic experience
at another convenient centre.
Extended:
19 hours per week, plus 4 hours self-study. VET FEE-HELP
Available for eligible Australian students
COURSE DELIVERY
Flexible Online Learning only, or
on-campus study at Pyrmont or
Brisbane campuses.
WHAT IS WESTERN HERBAL MEDICINE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
It is the oldest form of medicine and it Biological and social sciences, research
has been practiced by many cultures and evidenced based practice, »» Herbalist
for thousands of years. It is a holistic western herbal medicine and clinical »» Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner
form of medicine which not only treats studies, alongside study in herbal
the symptoms but addresses the manufacturing, properties of herbs
underlying causes of the condition. and herbal pharmacology, history and
philosophy of herbal medicine.
Extended:
19 hours per week, plus 4 hours self-study. VET FEE-HELP
Available for eligible Australian students
COURSE DELIVERY
Flexible Online Learning only.
WHAT IS HEALTH SCIENCE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
Health Science includes the biological In this diploma, you’ll learn about
and social sciences and research studies anatomy and physiology, bioscience, As a graduate, you will be provided
that all healthcare practitioners must social sciences, research studies and the academic and practical skills for
understand. They form the structure that discipline-specific studies related to a rewarding career in the broader
supports the study of holistic medicine your chosen specialist area: naturopathy, complementary medicine industry,
and provide integral knowledge of how nutritional medicine or western herbal enhancing your employment prospects
the body functions in health, how to medicine. Students who continue in retail, manufacturing and primary
communicate effectively with clients and on to a Bachelor of Health Science healthcare administration roles.
the role of research and evidence based degree in their chosen stream will
practice in complementary medicine. also gain clinical experience working
in the Think Wellbeing Centre.
MYOTHERAPY COMES FROM THE GREEK ROOT WORD “MYO”, MEANING “MUSCLE”.
IT IS A SYSTEM OF HEALTH CARE THAT FOCUSES ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
OF CONDITIONS THAT ORIGINATE IN THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.
WHAT IS CLINICAL MYOTHERAPY? as well as an holistic view of how various work within a sports setting, as well as
Clinical Myotherapy is a branch of manual lifestyle choices and activities can cause within multidisciplinary clinics. These
medicine which focuses on the treatment and affect pain and influence overall clinics offer an overarching view of
and prevention of musculoskeletalpain health and wellbeing. health and often require a specialist
(pain in the muscles, nerves and joints). in the treatment and management of
Students will learn the skills needed to
Its methods of physical and orthopaedic musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
treat musculoskeletal pain through a
assessment share some similarities with variety of manual techniques including Many of our students have gone on
other manual therapy disciplines such as myofascial dry needling, electro to set up their own successful clinics,
physiotherapy and osteopathy. However, therapeutic modalities, prescriptive undertaken post-graduate study, worked
Clinical Myotherapy has a greater reliance exercises, soft tissue therapies, joint overseas, and worked voluntarily to give
on physical hands on treatment methods. mobilisation thermal therapies, nutritional something back to the community. All
advice and pain management of our degrees meet industry association
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
requirements in their chosen areas,
Clinical Myotherapy training provides WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT so students can register to become a
practical skills in diagnosing, assessing OPPORTUNITIES? member of professional associations and
and treating the musculoskeletal system, Clinical Myotherapists are qualified to with private health insurance providers.
WHAT IS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
Sports development is the promotion This course will equip you with the
of participation in sport amongst all knowledge and ability to start a successful »» Sport development officer for a national
members of the community. Working and rewarding career within the sporting sporting body, a competition manager
with the sporting industry, clubs and the industry as either a sport development or a talent identification manager.
wider community to ensure access to officer or a coach. You will cover modules »» Sport facilities and school
sporting teams and facilities or working in coaching practices, nutrition, drugs »» Fitness trainers and instructors
with teams and individuals to improve in sport, team management, project »» Sporting coaches
their sporting performance. management and sport psychology. You
will develop a range of practical skills and
will become comfortable planning and
delivering a range of sporting sessions.
WHAT IS REMEDIAL MASSAGE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? Building on the scientific approach form
A remedial massage practitioner has As a Remedial Massage Therapist, Certificate IV Massage, this Diploma
the ability to provide a comprehensive you’ll use a range of advanced course will look more in depth at human
treatment plan based on their evaluation massage techniques, including physiology and pathology, focusing on
to address the underlying cause of trigger points, myofascial release and causes and effect of injury, associated with
many musculoskeletal problems. lymphatic drainage, to treat a variety human movement, postural misalignment
of ailments and injuries associated and sporting activities. You will also
with the musculoskeletal system. explore a wide range of case studies
This course will provide you with the and learn skills to assess and report
ability to identify musculoskeletal on literature that supports evidence
conditions and develop comprehensive based practice in massage therapy.
treatment plans to assist in pain
WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
management or recovery from injury. OPPORTUNITIES?
WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES?
Massage therapists apply touch to reduce This course represents the entry point of
muscular tension, aches and pains, and an exciting career in massage therapy. »» Massage Practitioner –
increase healing abilities and the general You will learn a variety of techniques under the guidance of a
sense of health and wellbeing. focusing on Swedish massage, relaxation physiotherapist or osteopath
and therapeutic techniques, including »» Massage Therapist – in the spa industry
study in anatomy, physiology and the working with other health professionals
symptomology of body systems, as well or in the corporate environment
as learning the basics of how to set up a
practice.
ACCREDITING BODY
COURSE DELIVERY
Australian Skills Quality Authority
Australian Students
Full Time or Part Time:
Pyrmont and Brisbane campuses, plus
Flexible Online Learning available.
International Students
Full Time On-campus only:
Pyrmont and Brisbane.
WHAT ARE COMMUNITY SERVICES? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT »» Aged care
OPPORTUNITIES?
Community services are services »» Local government councils
that benefit individuals and groups The need for skilled, empathic »» Indigenous groups
of people in the community, usually workers in the field of Community
involving helping marginalised or Services is growing. Here are just As a graduate of this course, you’ll
disadvantaged people to improve the some of the avenues that you may be able to apply for membership of
overall wellbeing of the community. find a long a fulfilling career in: the Australian Community Workers
Association (ACWA), the peak body
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? »» Child and family services
for community services professionals.
»» Homelessness
»» Advocacy
»» Alcohol and other drugs
»» Counselling
»» Domestic violence
»» Conflict management
»» Migrants and refugees
»» Case management
»» Community counselling agencies
»» Community capacity building
»» Disability services
WHAT ARE COMMUNITY SERVICES? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
While counselling is the process of »» Learning theories and practices
helping people overcome personal in an incorporated manner On successful completion of the course,
problems and make positive changes »» Emotional learning through supported, you will be qualified to seek employment
in their lives, psychotherapy provides in-depth personal development in as a Counsellor or Psychotherapist in:
a deeper analysis of human behaviour both group and individual work »» Faith based services
by placing emphasis on examining »» Personal growth »» Private sector organisations
the person’s thought processes.
»» Developing a greater self-awareness of and business settings
your own assumptions and processes »» Your own counselling or psychotherapy
»» Using one’s ‘self’ in the practice providing services to both
therapeutic relationship individuals and Organisations.
COURSE DELIVERY
Australian Students
Full Time or Part Time:
Pyrmont campus, plus Flexible
Online Learning available.
WHAT IS COUNSELLING? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Counselling is the process of helping »» Interpersonal skills
people overcome personal problems and »» Communication skills On completion of your diploma you
make positive changes in their lives. »» Working with diverse individuals will have the skills and knowledge
required to begin a fulfilling career in a
»» Problem Solving/Innovative solutions
range of counselling avenues such as:
»» Planning and Organisational skills
»» Self-management abilities »» Alcohol & Other Drugs
»» Initiative and enterprise »» Child & Family
»» Networking and referral skills »» Couples / Marriage / Divorce
»» Case management skills »» Domestic Violence
»» Help lines
»» Youth Work
»» Mental Health
Upon graduation you will also be
eligible to enrol into the Bachelor of
Applied Social Science (Counselling or
Community Services) with course credit.
WHAT IS SOCIAL SCIENCE? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Social science is the study of societies and »» Fundamental knowledge of
the relationships and behaviour of people social science theories As a graduate of the Diploma of
within those societies to determine »» Sound understanding of Applied Social Science, you will be
solutions to various social issues. counselling theories equipped to work in a range of entry-
»» Social science research and analysis level positions in the public and private
sector. Upon graduation you will also
»» Social policy analysis
be eligible to enrol into the Bachelor
»» Personal work and learning of Applied Social Science (Counselling,
management Community Services or Human Resource
»» Orientation for further study Management) with advanced standing.
COURSE DELIVERY
Australian Students
Full Time or Part Time:
Pyrmont campus, plus Flexible Online
Learning available.
International Students
Full Time On-campus only: Pyrmont
WHAT IS COUNSELLING? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Counselling is the process of helping »» Advanced theories of
people overcome personal problems and human development On completion of the course, you will
make positive changes in their lives. »» Counselling and human change have gained the knowledge to help
»» The application of the above you integrate counselling into your
to a clinical setting existing workplace skills. You may
also wish to proceed to the Master of
»» Working with clients to
Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy.
address immediate issues
Please Note: You must obtain a credit
»» Focusing on solutions for
average to be eligible to do so.
issues presented
»» Drawing on various
therapeutic modalities
»» Communication skills
WHAT IS COUNSELLING? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Counselling is the process of helping »» Advanced theories of
people overcome personal problems and human development On completion of the course, you will
make positive changes in their lives. »» Counselling and human change have gained the knowledge to help
»» The application of the above you integrate counselling into your
to a clinical setting existing workplace skills. You may
also wish to proceed to the Master of
»» Working with clients to
Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy.
address immediate issues
Please Note: You must obtain a credit
»» Focusing on solutions for average to be eligible to do so.
issues presented
»» Drawing on various
therapeutic modalities
»» Communication skills
Full Time:
3 hours per subject each week, ACCREDITING BODY
plus 7 hours self-study Tertiary Education Quality
Part Time: Standards Agency
3 hours per subject each week,
plus 7 hours self-study
HE FEE-HELP
WHAT IS BEAUTY THERAPY? WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN? WHAT ARE THE GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Beauty therapy is the professional »» Make Up Artistry
application of a range of specialised »» Waxing/Tinting Just a few of the most popular career
face and body treatments. »» Manicure/Pedicure paths in the industry include:
Depending on which course you undertake, you will be able to join the following associations based on your study at ACNT.
ACCREDITATION
Depending on which course you undertake, you will be able to join the following associations based on your study at SSNT.
Our courses are accredited by the Association of Professional Aestheticians of Australia (APAA), the oldest and most active association
in Australia’s beauty industry. As part of our commitment to providing the highest standards in education and training facilities for our
students – industry’s future professionals – we are one of the few colleges recognised by international bodies CIDESCO and ITEC.
Our Pyrmont campus is currently the only CIDESCO accredited college in Sydney CBD (AU281), and our
Brisbane campus became a training school working towards CIDESCO accreditation in 2010 (AU509), a
move that entitles students to sit for the CIDESCO International examination in Queensland.
ACCREDITATION
The Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (Counselling), and Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy
delivered by JNI is accredited by The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
The Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services) is an approved degree by the Australian
Community Workers Association (ACWA) and all graduates will be eligible for membership.
ACCREDITATION
Country of birth: Year of arrival in Australia (if country of birth not Australia):
Are you an Australian Permanent Resident: Yes No Main language spoken at home:
How well do you speak English? Very well Well Not well Not at all
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Current residential address:
3. EDUCATION
What is your highest completed school level? Name of secondary school: Year of completion:
Are you still attending secondary school? Did you complete year 12 secondary school in Australia: Yes No ATAR/UAI/OP score:
Have you completed any other qualifications? Bachelor or Higher Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma Cert IV Cert III Cert II Cert I Other
Do you wish to apply for Course Credit (based on previous academic study or informal learning)? No Yes
Please include your Course Credit Application form along with supporting documents. Forms are available at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms.
4. COURSE SELECTION
I would like to study: Pyrmont on-campus* Brisbane on-campus* Flexible Online Learning*
6. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Do you have any pre-existing learning difficulties, disabilities or other conditions, which may inhibit your learning or ability to undertake study in your chosen course?
No Yes
If yes, then please indicate the areas (may indicate more than one) Hearing/Deaf Physical Intellectual Learning Mental Illness
7. PAYMENT OPTIONS
How do you anticipate paying for your course fees? Payment upfront by study period. I will be applying for VET FEE-HELP or FEE-HELP.
8. DECLARATION
In signing the Think: Colleges application form, I declare that:
• The information provided by me in this application form is correct.
• I have the financial capacity to meet all my course fees and agree to pay all fees as they become due.
• I can view the full, current Policies and Procedures online at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms including the Refund Policy and Procedure, Student Privacy Policy and Procedure,
Deferral Policy and Procedure, Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedure and the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. I can contact my Course & Career Advisor or Agent
if I would like a paper copy sent to me.
• I will inform the College within 7 days if my contact details change (including mail, email and/or phone).
• If I instruct an agent to complete this application form on my behalf, I do so on the basis that the agent is acting for me and it remains my responsibility to read the terms and
conditions of enrolment.
• I authorise the College to verify the authenticity of my academic/professional qualifications and my work experience and I understand the College may inform other
organisations or regulatory agencies if any of the information in my application is not accurate.
Applicant signature (signature of parent/guardian required for applicants under 18 years):
APPLY NOW
Send your application to: For further information please contact:
Admissions Office Pyrmont Campus Brisbane Campus
Australasian College of Natural Therapies 235 Pyrmont Street 90 Bowen Terrace,
PO Box 728, North Sydney, NSW 2059 Australia Pyrmont, NSW 2009 Australia Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
Fax: +61 2 9957 1811 Phone: 1300 017 267 Fax: +61 2 92188 822 Phone: +61 7 3270 1000 Fax: +61 7 3270 1001
Email: admissions@acnt.edu.au Email: enquiries@acnt.edu.au Web: www.acnt.edu.au Email: enquiries@acnt.edu.au Web: www.acnt.edu.au
Think: Colleges Pty Ltd trading as Australasian College of Natural Therapies, ABN 93 050 049 299, RTO No. 0269, CRICOS Provider Code: NSW 00246M, QLD 03107J.
APPLICATION FORM
2015 AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Title: Mr Ms Miss Other Gender: Male Female
Country of birth: Year of arrival in Australia (if country of birth not Australia):
Are you an Australian Permanent Resident: Yes No Main language spoken at home:
How well do you speak English? Very well Well Not well Not at all
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Current residential address:
3. EDUCATION
What is your highest completed school level? Name of secondary school: Year of completion:
Are you still attending secondary school? Did you complete year 12 secondary school in Australia: Yes No ATAR/UAI/OP score:
Have you completed any other qualifications? Bachelor or Higher Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma Cert IV Cert III Cert II Cert I Other
Do you wish to apply for Course Credit (based on previous academic study or informal learning)? No Yes
Please include your Course Credit Application form along with supporting documents. Forms are available at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms.
4. COURSE SELECTION
I would like to study: Fitzroy on-campus* Full-time Part-time
6. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Do you have any pre-existing learning difficulties, disabilities or other conditions, which may inhibit your learning or ability to undertake study in your chosen course?
No Yes
If yes, then please indicate the areas (may indicate more than one) Hearing/Deaf Physical Intellectual Learning Mental Illness
7. PAYMENT OPTIONS
Will you/have you accessed FEE-HELP through another institution? YES NO
8. DECLARATION
In signing the Think: Colleges application form, I declare that:
• The information provided by me in this application form is correct.
• I have the financial capacity to meet all my course fees and agree to pay all fees as they become due.
• I can view the full, current Policies and Procedures online at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms including the Refund Policy and Procedure, Student Privacy Policy and Procedure,
Deferral Policy and Procedure, Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedure and the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. I can contact my Course & Career Advisor or Agent
if I would like a paper copy sent to me.
• I will inform the College within 7 days if my contact details change (including mail, email and/or phone).
• If I instruct an agent to complete this application form on my behalf, I do so on the basis that the agent is acting for me and it remains my responsibility to read the terms and
conditions of enrolment.
• I authorise the College to verify the authenticity of my academic/professional qualifications and my work experience and I understand the College may inform other
organisations or regulatory agencies if any of the information in my application is not accurate.
Applicant signature (signature of parent/guardian required for applicants under 18 years):
Authenticated* transcripts of relevant academic records (higher school certificate or higher level qualifications)
Authenticated* copy of either your passport, birth certificate or Australian citizenship
Passport-sized photograph
Authenticated* copy of driver’s licence (if available) or Keypass
Copy of resume if over 21 years of age
Course Credit Application form (if applicable)
*Authenticated documents must be:
Documents must be provided in English. Documents in a language other than English should be submitted along with translation from a certified translator.
1) Original documents (i.e. testamur and transcript of results) provided by the candidate to an authorised Think: Colleges representative
2) Copies of the original documents (i.e. testamur and transcript of results) provided by the candidate which have been either:
• Notarised by a Justice of the Peace or equivalent authority in the country of origin;
• Verified as a true and correct copy of the original documents by an approved Think: Colleges representative.
**All claimed work experience must be relevant to the qualification being applied for and be within 3 years from date of application. Mature age candidates must provide Statements of Service on official company
letterhead providing contact details of the employer. Past employers will be contacted to verify work experience on a case by case basis.
APPLY NOW
Send your application to: For further information please contact:
Course and Careers Advisor Fitzroy Campus
Southern School of Natural Therapies 25 Victoria Street, Fitzroy
25 Victoria Street, Fitzroy Victoria 3065, Australia
Victoria 3065, Australia Phone: 03 9415 3333 Phone: 03 9415 3333 Fax: 03 9415 3334
Fax: 03 9415 3334 Email: sservices.ssnt@ssnt.edu.au Email: enquiries.ssnt@ssnt.edu.au Web: www.ssnt.edu.au
Think: Colleges Pty Ltd trading as Southern School of Natural Therapies, ABN 93 050 049 299, RTO No. 0269, HEP No. 4375
APPLICATION/ENROLMENT FORM
2015 AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS
Country of birth: Year of arrival in Australia (if country of birth not Australia):
Are you an Australian Permanent Resident: Yes No Main language spoken at home:
How well do you speak English? Very well Well Not well Not at all
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Current residential address:
3. EDUCATION
What is your highest completed school level? Name of secondary school: Year of completion:
Are you still attending secondary school? Did you complete year 12 secondary school in Australia: Yes No ATAR/UAI/OP score:
Have you completed any other qualifications? Bachelor or Higher Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma Cert IV Cert III Cert II Cert I Other
Do you wish to apply for Course Credit (based on previous academic study or informal learning)? No Yes
Please include your Course Credit Application form along with supporting documents. Forms are available at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms.
4. COURSE SELECTION
I would like to study: Pyrmont on-campus* Flexible Online Learning*
Previous experience (if any) working in a helping capacity (eg counselling or voluntary activities):
6. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Do you have any pre-existing learning difficulties, disabilities or other conditions, which may inhibit your learning or ability to undertake study in your chosen course?
No Yes
If yes, then please indicate the areas (may indicate more than one) Hearing/Deaf Physical Intellectual Learning Mental Illness
7. PAYMENT OPTIONS
How do you anticipate paying for your course fees? Payment upfront by study period. I will be applying for FEE-HELP
8. DECLARATION
In signing the Think: Colleges application form, I declare that:
• The information provided by me in this application form is correct.
• I have the financial capacity to meet all my course fees and agree to pay all fees as they become due.
• I can view the full, current Policies and Procedures online at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms including the Refund Policy and Procedure, Student Privacy Policy and Procedure,
Deferral Policy and Procedure, Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedure and the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. I can contact my Course & Career Advisor or Agent
if I would like a paper copy sent to me.
• I will inform the College within 7 days if my contact details change (including mail, email and/or phone).
• If I instruct an agent to complete this application form on my behalf, I do so on the basis that the agent is acting for me and it remains my responsibility to read the terms and
conditions of enrolment.
• I authorise the College to verify the authenticity of my academic/professional qualifications and my work experience and I understand the College may inform other
organisations or regulatory agencies if any of the information in my application is not accurate.
Applicant signature (signature of parent/guardian required for applicants under 18 years):
APPLY NOW
Send your application to: For further information please contact:
Admissions Office Pyrmont Campus
Jansen Newman Institute 235 Pyrmont Road, Pyrmont, NSW Australia 2009
PO Box 728, North Sydney, NSW Australia 2059 Phone: 1800 777 116
Fax: +61 2 9957 1811 Email: admissions@jni.edu.au Email: enquiries@jniedu.au Web: www.jni.edu.au
Think: Colleges Pty Ltd trading as Jansen Newman Institute, ABN 93 050 049 299, HEP No. 4375.
APPLICATION/ENROLMENT FORM
2015 AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS
Country of birth: Year of arrival in Australia (if country of birth not Australia):
Are you an Australian Permanent Resident: Yes No Main language spoken at home:
How well do you speak English? Very well Well Not well Not at all
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Current residential address:
3. EDUCATION
What is your highest completed school level? Name of secondary school: Year of completion:
Are you still attending secondary school? Did you complete year 12 secondary school in Australia: Yes No ATAR/UAI/OP score:
Have you completed any other qualifications? Bachelor or Higher Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma Cert IV Cert III Cert II Cert I Other
Do you wish to apply for Course Credit (based on previous academic study or informal learning)? No Yes
Please include your Course Credit Application form along with supporting documents. Forms are available at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms.
4. COURSE SELECTION
I would like to study: Pyrmont on-campus* Brisbane on-campus* Flexible Online Learning*
6. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Do you have any pre-existing learning difficulties, disabilities or other conditions, which may inhibit your learning or ability to undertake study in your chosen course?
No Yes
If yes, then please indicate the areas (may indicate more than one) Hearing/Deaf Physical Intellectual Learning Mental Illness
7. PAYMENT OPTIONS
How do you anticipate paying for your course fees? Payment upfront by study period. I will be applying for VET FEE-HELP.
8. DECLARATION
In signing the Think: Colleges application form, I declare that:
• The information provided by me in this application form is correct.
• I have the financial capacity to meet all my course fees and agree to pay all fees as they become due.
• I can view the full, current Policies and Procedures online at www.think.edu.au/policiesandforms including the Refund Policy and Procedure, Student Privacy Policy and Procedure,
Deferral Policy and Procedure, Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedure and the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. I can contact my Course & Career Advisor or Agent
if I would like a paper copy sent to me.
• I will inform the College within 7 days if my contact details change (including mail, email and/or phone).
• If I instruct an agent to complete this application form on my behalf, I do so on the basis that the agent is acting for me and it remains my responsibility to read the terms and
conditions of enrolment.
• I authorise the College to verify the authenticity of my academic/professional qualifications and my work experience and I understand the College may inform other
organisations or regulatory agencies if any of the information in my application is not accurate.
Applicant signature (signature of parent/guardian required for applicants under 18 years):
APPLY NOW
Send your application to: For further information please contact:
Admissions Office Pyrmont Campus Brisbane Campus
Australian National College of Beauty 235 Pyrmont Street, 90 Bowen Terrace,
PO Box 728, North Sydney, NSW Pyrmont, NSW Australia 2009 Fortitude Valley, QLD Australia 4006
Australia 2059 Phone: 1300 885 385 Phone: +61 7 3270 1000
Fax: +61 2 9957 1811 Email: enquiries@ancb.edu.au Fax: +61 7 3270 1001
Email: admissions@ancb.edu.au Web: www.ancb.edu.au Email: enquiries@ancb.edu.au
Web: www.ancb.edu.au
Think: Colleges Pty Ltd trading as Australian National College of Beauty, ABN 93 050 049 299, RTO No. 0269 CRICOS Provider Codes: NSW 00246M, QLD 03107J.
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