Jansen Newman Institute (JNI)
The Jansen Newman Institute (JNI) is a highly respected college offering social science courses in counselling, psychotherapy and community services. You can study as much or as little as you like from a diploma to a masters degree.
All programs include hands-on experience in our campus health and Think Wellbeing Centre, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in your chosen career. All lecturers are experts in their fields and students enjoy a supportive learning environment where open communication and respect is fostered.
What people are saying
The self-awareness and self-discovery of this course transformed who I am in the world.
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Industry partners
By developing relationships with industry, we help our students foster meaningful connections with the people who can help you throughout your career. Lecturers are experts in their fields giving students instant access to contacts and insights. Courses are also accredited with The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) so counselling and psychotherapy graduates are eligible to join PACFA member organisations.
Key Staff
KATHLEEN CURRYDean, Health,Think Education
Kath is known as an experienced and innovative manager in tertiary education, having led large strategic educational initiatives, and possesses strong teaching and learning leadership skills. She most recently displayed these qualities as Dean of VET College at Victoria University, a dual sector University in Melbourne.
DIANNE WALLACEHead of Academic Studies, Community ServicesWith 25 years’ leadership experience in Vocational Education and Training within the community services context, Dianne brings her extensive knowledge and skills, at both a strategic and operational level, to the development and delivery of education in community services. Dianne is driven by her passion for learning and development and its contribution to individuals, businesses and communities. Achieving this passion has demanded personal commitment to maintaining the relevance of the teaching and assessment methodologies used by education practitioners in today’s world of virtual communication, and ensuring access for the diversity of learners. She understands well the complex and challenging environment of the education in Australia today.
College history
JNI grew out of the Relationship Development Centre which was founded in 1978 in Sydney by Dr David Jansen. Dr Jansen was co-founder of the California Family Study Centre in Los Angeles, now the Phillips Graduate Institute, a large graduate training centre for marriage and family counsellors. In 1981 Dr Jansen was joined by Margaret Newman and together they developed the Jansen Newman Institute into the prestigious education and training provider it is today.