Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority and course accreditation

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 26 November 2025, TEQSA;

• authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9 (excluding Masters by Research and Masters Extended) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoEs):
  • 0617 Rehabilitation Therapies
  • 0699 Other Health
  • 0803 Business and Management
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for a period of 7 years to align with the registration period:
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Bachelor of Counselling
2. Master of Counselling
3. Master of Business Administration
4. Graduate Certificate in Business
5. Diploma of Counselling Practice
6. Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Practice
7. Graduate Certificate in Relationship Counselling
8. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
9. Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling
10. Graduate Certificate in Family Counselling
11. Diploma of Allied Health
12. Graduate Diploma in Neuro-affirming Practice
13. Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
14. Bachelor of Psychology
15. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Initial ESOS registration

Report on initial ESOS registration of the International Business College Pty Ltd

On 1 December 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the International Business College Pty Ltd (IBC) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 30 November 2030.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the ESOS registration of the International Business College Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 30 April 2027, IBC must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of IBC's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of IBC's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 1 September 2027, IBC must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the International Business College Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or remove a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Initial ESOS registration

Report on initial ESOS registration of the Greystone Institute Pty Ltd

On 3 December 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Greystone Institute Pty Ltd (Greystone), on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 2 December 2030.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the ESOS registration of the Greystone Institute Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 15 June 2027, Greystone must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of Greystone's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of Greystone's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 15 October 2027, Greystone must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the Greystone Institute Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or remove a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.