Drug and alcohol counsellors support people to rebuild their lives after addiction, guiding them through recovery with practical strategies and compassionate care. Australia currently employs approximately 2,500 drug and alcohol counsellors, with the counselling workforce projected to grow by 15.1% by 2028 as demand for addiction services keeps climbing. »
At AIPC, one of the greatest privileges is seeing our graduates go on to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. »
If you’ve ever felt the call to do more meaningful work, you’re not alone. Many people want a deeper purpose beyond generating profit, especially since COVID-19. Two-thirds of employees reflected on their life purpose during the pandemic, with almost half of them reconsidering their career choices entirely. This soul-searching created massive demand for professionals who can support people through crises. Careers in helping people allow you to make a meaningful difference in your community while enjoying strong job satisfaction. Research shows that meaningful work can explain up to 28% of the variation in life satisfaction among workers. That’s why we’ve written this guide to inspire you about the types of helping professions out there where you can make a purposeful difference... »
Some people find their calling late. Others, like Charlotte Summersides, were living it long before they had the words for it. »
The Chimp Paradox, authored by Steve Peters (2013), presents a compelling exploration of the Human mind and its intricate workings. Peters, a psychiatrist most renowned for his work in elite sports psychology, introduces readers to a captivating mode...
Wendy is a 54 year old woman who has two adult children and has been married for twenty-nine years. Her husban...
Jenny has come to counselling due to strong feelings of dissatisfaction with her life. She is 48 years old, un...
Imagine this scenario: you are keen to get a particular job and an opportunity for it comes up. You prepare meticulously for the interview, but somehow, it doesn’t go well. The interviewers don’t seem to warm to you, and you know in your heart that y...
If you are supporting a family in transition, you may perceive huge differences between them and the character...
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The significance of the mental health crisis among autistic individuals cannot be overstated. A 2019 meta-anal...
Grief theories provide a conceptual base for understanding grief and loss as a process involving many common c...
Imagine this scenario: you are keen to get a particular job and an opportunity for it comes up. You prepare meticulously for the interview, but somehow, it doesn’t go well. The interviewers don’t seem to warm to you, and you know in your heart that y...
Your fitness tracker reminds you to walk away from your computer every hour to get needed movement – and then ...
95% of us procrastinate (Steel, 2010) – accruing negative consequences – despite having recognised for 500 yea...
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