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We create meaningful and profitable careers that enhance the health of the community.
The Australian College of Environmental Studies (ACES) was founded by Dr Nicole Bijlsma after she identified a recurring link between her patients’ asthma, allergies, and chronic fatigue disorders and environmental hazards within their homes. Motivated to better understand these connections, Dr Bijlsma completed a PhD exploring the effects of environmental exposures on chronic disease. She then brought together leading specialists in mould, electromagnetic radiation, industrial hygiene, building science, HVAC systems, and related disciplines to develop the nationally accredited course materials that form the foundation of ACES training programs.
Christine McGregor
I am so excited to have completed the Feng Shui course at ACES as it has provided me with an amazing insight into a variety of areas – traditional feng shui, geomancy, healthy homes – that I am very passionate about. Life-changing. Thank you.
Jeanette WilliamsBuilding Biologist
Nicole, the people you have working for you in the Building Biology course at ACES are an absolute credit to you. I found Raphael and Katina to be amazing tutors who always took the time to explain concepts that I hadn’t fully understood.
Kate Creevey
The lectures were entertaining and motivating; at times I felt I was hanging on their every word! I appreciate the way the lecturers used case studies to make it real which made it easy to apply to my own situation and life. Nicole’s knowledge and passion were infectious and the information was life-changing. I feel really confident to go out and practise Feng Shui with the knowledge and skills I have gained through this course.
Katina BenisFeng Shui Consultant & Lecturer at ACES
As a result of the confusion and misinformation l came across from reading various books, and doing workshops with a number of Masters, I finally studied Feng Shui at ACES in 1999. Little did l know this was a major turning point in my life! Since that time, I have created a successful feng shui practice, spoken at many Feng Shui conferences and lectured at ACES over many years. The variety of backgrounds and ages of students the college attracts speaks for itself. The support is a stand out before, during, and after a student enrols, and the all rounded sources of information for both practical and theoretical aspects of the courses run at the college truly prepares graduates to be able to begin their careers with the knowledge and skills they require in the ‘real’ world!
Melanie PintoArchitect
I absolutely loved the course, I knew it was going to be good, but it blew my mind! I loved the classes but most of all I loved learning and sharing experiences with you two wonderful and wise ladies. You are more life coaches than FS teachers!! This course has been a big eye-opener and a huge asset to my career! I can´t wait to use all of this new knowledge in my designs. My clients are going to love it! Thank you, Nicole and Katina!!!
Shayne ScopelFeng Shui Consultant
For anyone who has an interest in Feng Shui but can’t find the answers they’re looking for, ACES is the place to go. I thought it would be the end of my search for knowledge but to my amazement, it turned out to be only the beginning. I loved the people, the experience and would do it all again just for the fun of it!
Catherine RayFeng Shui Consultant
The feng shui course was incredibly comprehensive thanks to the detailed manuals, videos and field trips. All of the teachers were experienced and passionate about their subjects and went out of their way to be helpful. Keep up the good work guys!
Sarah Webber
I found the Sacred Space subject interesting and informative. Katina was a fantastic teacher who inspired and motivated the class. Her knowledge was exceptional and she is very talented at being able to deliver the information to her students. I would highly recommend this course for the information, the teachers and the fantastic people you meet.
Raphael SiketBuilding Biologist and Lecturer at ACES
I studied at ACES as it was the only Building Biology course of study that was government accredited in Australia. The qualification has been the foundation of my career since 2006 and I have been able to run a full-time Building Biology business on a national level because of it. The government accredited qualification has enabled me to work as an expert witness in court and has provided me with the necessary accreditation required in this field. I found everyone at the college to be incredibly passionate and supportive in my journey and would wholeheartedly recommend the Building Biology course of study.
Birgit RichardsBirgit Richards
Thank you greatly for the fantastic weekend filled with enormous amounts of information regarding air sampling as a building biologist. I found the information interesting, useful, relevant, professionally presented and despite the complex topics of chemical and biological hazards and testing methods were easy to understand. Raphael and Nicole shared a wealth of knowledge with us, were very friendly and approachable, and made the intensive not only interesting and valuable, but also fun. No questions remained unanswered, practical parts were explained and demonstrated well and as simple as possible. Despite large numbers, every participant got hands-on experience with the latest equipment which was an invaluable experience. Well worth the trip from Queensland and highly recommendable!
