ACFB’s founder Robert Young, had a dream of opening a college that not only offered a friendly and professional environment, but also one that worked to provide the best possible training for every student to reach and achieve their goals. Since the introduction of our mission statement ‘Providing Innovative & Professional Training in the Health Care & Fitness Industries’ in 1989 at the inception of ACFB, we have been proud to maintain and continue the high standards of training that Robert began.
The courses offered at ACFB have been specifically designed to fit into any lifestyle while still maintaining a high standard of training. We are privileged to have highly qualified teachers with in-depth knowledge and on-going experience in their field of teaching and their respective industries. With our long and accredited history & award winning training as a fitness college in Melbourne, along with our passionate approach to training, ACFB offers its students exciting, fun and empowering courses that prepare them for the workforce and enable them to become future leaders in these two dynamic industries.
Through our dedication to provide students with the best possible training, ACFB have been recognised with the following achievements: – 2013 Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year; Winner It is because of ACFB’s dedication to training and support, our passionate trainers and empowering courses that we were awarded the 2013 Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year by the Department of Education.
To put this prestigious award in perspective; out of all the small training organisations in Victoria, no matter what they deliver, ACFB was voted the best.
ACFB’s Melbourne-based (HLT52021) Diploma of Remedial Massage course is designed to build your hands-on skills and deepen your understanding of massage therapy. This course prepares you to confidently support clients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions making you a highly sought-after therapist in the massage industry!
Take advantage of small class sizes, hands-on learning, and valuable experience in our on-campus student clinic — helping you build the practical skills and confidence to work in a variety of settings, including clinics, health centres, or your own practice.
At ACFB, we provide a level of remedial massage education that few other training providers can match. Our highly qualified, industry-leading trainers deliver award-winning training and support, backed by real-world experience and a genuine care for your success.
Learn moreReady for a more rewarding and flexible career? Graduate job-ready with massage therapy skills employers have trusted since 1989!
ACFB’s (HLT42021) Certificate IV in Massage Therapy course offers you a way to start a career or earn additional income with real work-life balance, flexible hours, and the satisfaction of helping others in a calm, professional environment. With a well-rounded education covering the most important aspects of massage therapy techniques, you will graduate job-ready from one of Victoria’s most respected massage colleges, with industry-recognised qualifications that employers value. You can even study your Massage Therapy Course via FLEXI or on-campus in Melbourne.
Take advantage of small class sizes, hands-on learning, and valuable experience in our on-campus student clinic — helping you build the practical skills and confidence to work in a variety of settings, including clinics, health centres, or your own practice.
Learn moreAustralia’s demand for qualified personal trainers continues to rise — and ACFB’s Personal Trainers course is your pathway to a flexible, fulfilling, and future-focused career in fitness. Whether you want to work in a gym, run your own business, earn some additional income or coach clients one-on-one, our industry-backed nationally recognised course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed.
Why are we so confident? Because at ACFB, you’ll learn from industry-leading trainers who bring real-world experience and a genuine passion for your success. Join thousands of graduates who’ve launched successful and rewarding careers helping real people achieve their goals.
That’s why ACFB was named Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year — and why our graduates are trusted and sought-after by employers across the fitness industry.
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ACFB’s fitness courses are run by experienced and qualified instructors, ensuring you learn from the very best trainers in the business! Studying a SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness on-campus in Melbourne, FLEXI or online provides you with Australia’s leading certification, which is why we are a previous recipient of the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year.
Why is ACFB’s Certificate III in Fitness course the best? It’s because we provide quality training that equips you with relevant skills for a successful career in the fitness industry. Our award-winning college offers on-campus, FLEXI or online options to ensure you receive Australia’s best possible certification.
There has never been a more important time to think about how you are going to strengthen your future. Whether you are looking for an additional income or a new career, the possibilities a career as a Fitness Instructor can provide are endless.
And because ACFB is an industry leader, we have been well prepared for this second wave with complete live Virtual Classrooms for all our courses and delivery methods.
You can start your training in this completely interactive method, see and engage with your trainers, access our industry leading training resources and receive the high level of support from your mentor and the entire training team that ACFB is renowned for. Once normality returns, we can seamlessly transition you to complete your studies in the standard on-campus or FLEXI delivery methods.
Learn moreStrengthen your clinical knowledge and myotherapy skills with the 22656VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course, designed to deepen your expertise, expand your confidence, and position you as a highly sought-after therapist in the growing myotherapy industry.
Why are we so confident in your success? Because at ACFB, you’ll receive a level of education and support that few other training providers in Victoria can match. Our highly qualified, industry-leading trainers deliver award-winning training backed by real-world experience and a genuine commitment to your growth.
That’s why we offer nationally recognised, industry-endorsed qualifications — and why we were voted a previous winner of the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year by the Department of Education. With ACFB, you don’t just gain a qualification — you graduate job-ready, confident, and equipped with the practical skills that employers truly value.
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