The Endeavour College of Natural Health, also known as the Australian College of Natural Medicine (ACNM), is Australia’s largest natural medicine educational institution. With over 7000 students, Endeavour College is the largest natural health and medicine institution in the Southern Hemisphere.

The college has campuses in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide. Established in 1975, Endeavour has over 30 years of history in delivering natural medicine to local and international students. To meet the growing worldwide demand for qualified practitioners, the college focuses on preparing graduates for professional practice by providing quality educational programs based on proven natural medicine treatment, in a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Renowned for its high standards, safe practice and professionalism, the college offers the most comprehensive natural medicine courses in Australia.

VET courses for international students

Endeavour has certificate and diploma courses for international students ranging from 14 weeks to 11 months study.
Students can select from a wide range of natural health VET courses including aromatherapy, beauty therapy, Swedish massage, remedial massage and reflexology. They can transfer from one campus to another after one trimester if the courses are offered in the other campuses.

Students practice at the college-based professional clinics where they treat public clients under supervision from qualified natural medicine practitioners. The busy modern clinics currently treat over 1000 members of the public each week.

College of Natural Beauty (CNB)—a part of Endeavour College

The beauty courses are conducted at CNB in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Established in 1992, CNB has become Australia’s leading beauty therapy training institution, offering students a unique combination of beauty therapy training and studies in natural medicine. The Diploma of Beauty Therapy course is 11 months full time study, which includes aromatherapy, nutrition, massage, spa streams as well as comprehensive training in beauty treatments such as manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, tinting and make-up.

Students put their training into practice treating members of the public each week in the well-appointed beauty salon at the college. The salon practicum allows students to gain valuable experience and to develop confidence in all practical aspects of beauty treatments, including day spa treatments.

Recognition by professional associations

Endeavour VET graduates are eligible for membership of the following professional associations relevant to their modality and location:

• Australian Natural Therapists Association

• Australian association of Massage Therapists

• International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association Inc.

• Reflexology Association of Australia.

Facilities

The college provides students with world-class facilities, including the largest and most comprehensive natural medicine libraries in Australia, air conditioned modern lecture rooms, computers and state-of-the-art clinics.

Locations

The Brisbane campus is a peaceful leafy two hectares, 2km from Brisbane’s central business district. It has ample parking and is close to public transport. The Melbourne campus is located in the heart of the city close to public transport and Melbourne’s famous shopping and restaurant districts. The Perth campus is located on the perimeter of Perth’s central business district, close to public transport and only 1km from the city centre. The Gold Coast campus is situated in the heart of Southport’s central business district overlooking the Broadwater and the Gold Coast’s beautiful beaches.

International student support

Student Services is responsible for the care of international students and with all aspects of their welfare, including career advice, study skills counselling, academic issues, and advice on accommodation, health insurance, visa and passport matters.

Academic year

Aromatherapy and Massage: January, May and August
Beauty: February and June
Reflexology: May

Application procedure

Applicants should contact the International Student Team in Melbourne for information on courses and the application process.

Endeavour campuses

Brisbane: 362 Water Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD 4006
Gold Coast: 105 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215
Melbourne: 368 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Perth: Level 1, 170 Wellington Street, East Perth, WA 6004.