Australasian College of Health and Wellness

What Australasian College of Health and Wellness does

Australasian College of Health and Wellness (ACHW) is a private Australian higher education institution founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney. It specializes in dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics, operating as a TEQSA-registered provider (PRV13002) and an approved FEE-HELP lender. The institution serves aspiring dermal therapists, registered nurses entering aesthetic medicine, industry newcomers, and existing practitioners through a multi-tiered portfolio: two accredited degrees (a 2-year Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy) and a 3-year Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics)), six Undergraduate Certificates (6-month, stackable toward degrees), four Professional Certificates launched in 2025, and six non-accredited Short Courses launched in 2025.

The core technology is a hybrid learning platform combining online theoretical study (delivered via study.achw.edu.au) with hands-on practical training at owned or affiliated clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Perth. Practical training is conducted on real clients under professional supervision, differentiating the offering from purely online competitors. Partnerships with manufacturers, industry bodies (APAN, ABIC, Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians), and a clinic partner in Western Australia (Bliss Clinic, 2025) extend operational reach.

ACHW generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from accredited degrees and Undergraduate Certificates (subscription-style multi-year contracts), supplemented by one-time fees for Professional Certificates and Short Courses. GTM is direct-to-consumer via website, blog content, webinars, industry events (Beauty Expo, Careers Expos), and a multi-channel content marketing motion. The institution awarded 166 scholarships in 2024 and produced 135 graduates, with consecutive ABIA Educator of the Year finalist recognition in 2024 and 2025.

Name

Australasian College of Health and Wellness

Legal name

Australasian College of Health & Wellness Pty Ltd

Website

https://achw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACHW is a private Australian higher education institution offering accredited degrees, undergraduate certificates, and short courses in dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics, combining online theory with clinic-based practical training across Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Perth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Sciences Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Holistic & Integrative Wellness Education (Ayurveda, Traditional Practices) (EDAAAHAH)

Keywords

• Dermal therapy education
• Clinical aesthetics training
• Applied health science
• Higher education provider
• Vocational health courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney, NSW

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Certificates: ACHW generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its accredited and non-accredited educational programs including undergraduate certificates, professional certificates, and short courses.
2. Short Course Training Programs: Revenue from six non-accredited short courses delivered at clinic spaces and online, introduced in 2025 to provide immersive training experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Australasian College of Health and Wellness (ACHW) is a TEQSA-registered private higher education institution that delivers accredited degrees, undergraduate certificates, professional certificates, and non-accredited short courses in Applied Health Science with a focus on Dermal Therapy and Clinical Aesthetics. Programs combine online theoretical study with hands-on practical training delivered at ACHW-operated clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Perth. The institution offers articulation pathways from short courses through certificates to associate and bachelor degrees.

Product overview

ACHW offers a multi-tiered educational portfolio in health and wellness. The core consists of two accredited higher education degrees: the 2-year Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy) and the 3-year Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics). These are supported by six Undergraduate Certificates (completed in 6 months) providing entry-level and intermediate qualifications built directly from degree units with articulation pathways. The portfolio expanded in 2025 with four Professional Certificates (unaccredited) for industry newcomers and practitioners, plus six Short Courses (non-accredited) covering specific treatments like cosmetic tattooing, chemical peels, skin needling, and skincare formulations. The degrees combine online theoretical learning with practical clinic sessions at ACHW facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Perth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive qualifications enabling them to work as qualified dermal therapists and access professional member bodies

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bliss CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ACHW expanded into Western Australia in 2025 through partnership with Bliss Clinic in Perth. The partnership provides hands-on, clinic-based practicals for WA students, allowing aspiring dermal therapists in Western Australia access to industry experience without traveling interstate. ACHW started initial trial phase for student practicals at Bliss.
• MuradminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Murad helped sponsor the ACHW 2024 graduation event alongside ACHW hosting ceremonies at venues like Hyatt Centric, Doltone House, and Cloudland.
• Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network (APAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024APAN is a key industry partner for ACHW. Representatives from APAN served as guest speakers at ACHW graduation ceremonies. ACHW's executive director Candice Heskey was interviewed by APAN for their journal to discuss ACHW's Undergraduate Certificate in Dermal Interventions.
• Australian Society of Dermal ClinicianscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Representatives from the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians served as guest speakers at ACHW graduation ceremonies, supporting ACHW's positioning as a leading educator in the dermal therapy space.
• Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIAs)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ACHW was nominated as a finalist for Educator of the Year – Organisation at the ABIAs, a national award platform benchmarking excellence across beauty and dermal therapy categories.
• Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council (ABIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ACHW has partnered with ABIC to advocate for the dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics industry during the ANZSCO review, ensuring the industry receives recognition it deserves in the updated occupation classification system.
• Australian Institute of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ACHW partnered with the Australian Institute of Management to give higher education students unlimited access to their short course programs in leadership and management training.
• i=ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ACHW alumni Lorinda Bissaker's brand In Practice Skincare partners with i=Change, donating $1 for every sale to charitable causes including Beyond Blue, Women's Community Shelters, and Greening Australia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Dermal Institute (IDI): Globally recognized post-graduate skin treatment training provider with Australia presence. Comparable on advanced skin therapy curriculum and professional development offering for working therapists.
• Australian College of Beauty Therapy (ACBT): Private vocational college in Melbourne offering diploma and certificate programs in beauty therapy and dermal science. Overlaps with ACHW in the entry-level dermal therapy student segment.
• National Skin Institute (NSI): Vocational provider focused on skin therapy and dermal science training in Australia. Comparable on entry-level to advanced dermal certifications and overlap in graduate outcomes.
• Australian Cosmetic College: Private registered training organisation offering cosmetic and dermal qualifications including certificates and diplomas. Overlaps with ACHW in serving newcomers seeking industry entry points.
• Australian Dermal & Laser Institute (ADLI): Specialist dermal and laser training provider offering certificate and diploma courses. Directly comparable on modality-specific training (laser, skin needling) and target audience of aspiring dermal clinicians.
• Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS): Australia-based higher education provider offering accredited diploma and degree programs in dermal therapy and cosmetic nursing. Most direct competitor given similar curriculum focus, target students, and Australian regulatory positioning.

Broad incumbents

• RMIT University: Major Australian public university offering vocational and degree programs in beauty, dermal science and applied health. Overlaps with ACHW on dermal/aesthetic curriculum but as part of a much broader portfolio of courses.
• Torrens University Australia: Private Australian university with health science and aesthetic education offerings. Comparable in providing accredited higher education qualifications, though broader in scope and not specialized in dermal therapy.

Emerging players

• Australian Beauty Training Academy: Vocational beauty and aesthetics training provider offering certificates in beauty therapy. Emerging player competing for the same entry-level student demographic as ACHW's undergraduate certificates and short courses.
• Academy of Advanced Aesthetics: Smaller specialist aesthetics training provider offering short courses and certificates for practitioners. Emerging peer with narrower modality-specific focus compared to ACHW's degree-led portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/australasian-college-of-health-and-wellness

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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