In 2003 there were 106,400 marriages in Australia and 53,100 divorces, currently about 32% of marriages end in divorce. 6% of divorces occur in the first year, 33% within the first 5 years and a further 22% in five to nine years of marriage. The institution of marriage is under great threat today. The aim of The Marriage Course is to help reverse the decline by enabling married couples to build a healthy marriage that will last a lifetime.

The eight-session course was pioneered in 1996 at Holy Trinity Brompton, London and arrived in Australia in 2002. The Marriage Course involves a candlelit dinner, a talk and an opportunity for each couple to discuss a wide variety of issues relating to married life. The course is intended for happily married couples as well as those experiencing difficulties and is designed for non-churchgoers as well as churchgoing couples.

Topics covered on the course include Building Strong Foundations, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, Parents and In-Laws, Good Sex, and Love in Action.

The course has been completed by many couples accross Australia.

The Marriage Course manual has been translated into 7 other languages and is being run in 13 countries including United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Belgium, Malta, Sweden, New Zealand and South Africa.