Our Story

Our Commitment to Excellence and Integrity

Future Institute was founded with a clear purpose: to deliver practical, high-quality vocational training that helps people and organisations build capability, confidence and opportunity. Since our beginnings, we have grown into a trusted training provider recognised for our commitment to excellence, industry relevance and learner success.

Through nationally accredited courses and tailored training solutions, we support individuals at every stage of their career journey and help organisations strengthen the skills of their workforce. Our mission is to foster lifelong learning, professional growth and real-world outcomes that make a lasting difference.

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Core Values That Drive 
Our Mission

Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusivity are at our core.

Integrity in Everything 
We Do

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency.

Innovative Approaches to Learning and Development

We embrace creativity and adapt to industry needs.

Leadership Team

Janet Curran
Janet Curran
CEO / Managing Director
Mark Iriks
Mark Iriks
Non-Executive Director
Karyn Grant
Karyn Grant
General Manager
Jeff Coote
Jeff Coote
National Training Partnerships Manager
Jessica Read
Jessica Read
Systems and Finance Manager
Cecelia Masterton
Cecelia Masterton
Senior Curriculum Designer & Facilitator

Our Facilitators

John Scotland
John Scotland
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Dr Tanya Finnie
Dr Tanya Finnie
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Deb Hann
Deb Hann
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Caitlin Macfarlan
Caitlin Macfarlan
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Phil Haberland
Phil Haberland
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Shelley Richards
Shelley Richards
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Cecelia Masterton
Cecelia Masterton
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Janet Curran
Janet Curran
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Craig Watson
Craig Watson
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Dr Nancy Pavisich
Dr Nancy Pavisich
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Claire Kennedy
Claire Kennedy
Facilitator (Trainer/Assessor)
Our Approach

Our Proven Methodology for Training Success

We believe in clearly identifying the training needs and determining a meaningful training solution that will not only improve performance but also change behaviour.

Steps

Step 1: Identify the Training Need

Effective training starts with understanding the problem.

We collaborate with your team to assess whether a true training need exists, using performance gap analysis, evidence-based tools, and team engagement strategies. This gives you clear insights into what’s working, what’s not, and how your team stacks up against business objectives.

Early team involvement ensures buy-in and keeps the training relevant, targeted, and results-focused.

Step 2: Develop a Tailored Solution

Once needs are clear, we co-design a training solution that aligns with your strategic goals. Our focus? Driving performance and behaviour change, not just knowledge transfer. With over 30 years of experience in corporate training, we know what works.

Our tailored programs support:

  • Leadership and people development
  • Cultural transformation
  • Operational excellence

Step 3: Customise Every Element

Forget cookie-cutter courses. We customise everything, from content and delivery methods to case studies and learning activities, to reflect your team’s challenges and priorities.

Custom training options include:

  • Nationally Recognised Qualifications
  • Customised Skill Sets
  • Non-Accredited Short Courses
  • Microlearning Modules
  • eLearning Development
  • One-on-One Coaching
  • Apprentice Soft Skills Programs
  • Diagnostic Tools and Profiling

 

We use a blended learning model that combines face-to-face workshops, online learning, and practical workplace application. Every program includes workplace-based assessments and feedback loops to ensure the learning sticks.

Step 4: Deliver with Flexibility

We know your team is busy. That’s why we deliver training on your terms — before or after hours, weekdays or weekends — minimising operational disruption while maximising engagement.

This flexibility is crucial for organisations looking to upskill their workforce without compromising productivity.

Step 5: Evaluate for Impact

Training is only valuable if it works.

From the outset, we define what success looks like, set clear KPIs, and track outcomes at both individual and organisational levels. We work with you to measure results, refine strategies, and maximise ROI.

Whether your goals include boosting productivity, strengthening leadership, or enhancing communication, we make sure your training investment delivers measurable, lasting value.

Why Partner with Future Institute of Australia?

  • Strategic, evidence-based approach
  • Customised training aligned with your business goals
  • Experienced facilitators who understand your industry
  • Flexible delivery that fits around your team’s schedule
  • Long-term partnerships focused on performance outcomes\

 

At Future Institute, we build long-term partnerships based on results, not just training delivery. We’re more than a provider; we’re a strategic partner in your organisation’s success.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Future Institute of Australia?

Future Institute of Australia is a Western Australian based Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41339) specialising in leadership training, customised workplace training, WHS mining statutory courses, eLearning development, coaching, and workforce capability solutions. Based in Victoria Park, Perth, we work with organisations across Australia and internationally to develop practical training solutions that strengthen leadership capability, workplace communication, team performance, safety and organisational effectiveness. In 2026, Future Institute of Australia proudly celebrated 10 years of delivering training and development solutions across Australia and internationally.

Is Future Institute of Australia a Registered Training Organisation?

Yes. Future Institute of Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41339) delivering nationally recognised training alongside customised non-accredited workplace development programs. Our nationally recognised programs include qualifications in Leadership and Management and Business, customised skill sets and approved Units of Competency required for a range of WA mining statutory positions.

What industries does Future Institute of Australia work with?

Future Institute of Australia works across a broad range of industries including mining and resources, civil construction, engineering and manufacturing, defence, transport and logistics, government, community services and corporate organisations. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we work with clients and subject matter experts to ensure training reflects their workplace, industry, people and operational challenges.

What makes Future Institute of Australia different from other training providers?

We start by understanding the workplace challenges, pain points, objectives, and workforce needs before recommending solutions. Our programs are designed around the organisation, its people and the outcomes it wants to achieve. Training can incorporate company policies, procedures, systems, workplace scenarios and real operational challenges, making learning immediately relevant and practical. Our focus is not simply on completing training. It is on helping people apply what they learn to improve leadership, communication, accountability, performance, workplace relationships and safety outcomes.

Who delivers the training at Future Institute of Australia?

Future Institute of Australia works with experienced trainers, facilitators, coaches and industry specialists who combine professional qualifications with practical workplace experience. Our facilitators have backgrounds across leadership and management, mining and resources, WHS and safety, engineering, operations, logistics, workforce development, business and communication. This combination of facilitation expertise and industry experience helps ensure training is credible, practical and relevant to participants' everyday work.

Where does Future Institute of Australia deliver training?

Future Institute of Australia is based in Victoria Park, Perth, Western Australia, with training delivered across WA, nationally and internationally. Depending on the program, training can be delivered onsite at your workplace, at our Victoria Park training facilities, online or through a blended learning model combining eLearning, workshops, workplace application and coaching.

Interested in one of our courses or need advice?

Call or email our team today, we look forward to 
assisting you.

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