Advance Your Expertise in Trauma-Informed Care
Heal. Protect. Change the way you work.
At The Cairnmillar Institute, we understand the growing need for professionals who can respond to trauma with compassion, skill, and evidence-based practice. That’s why we offer two postgraduate qualifications in Trauma-Informed Care, the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma, each designed to empower you at different stages of your professional journey.
Both programs are grounded in contemporary research and best practice, but they differ in depth and focus. Whether you’re seeking foundational knowledge or advanced clinical skills, we have the right pathway for you.
Which Pathway Is Right for You?
Both programs share a commitment to trauma-informed principles but they serve different goals. The Graduate Certificate equips you with foundational knowledge for diverse service settings, while the Graduate Diploma offers a comprehensive clinical training pathway for those delivering trauma-focused interventions.
Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care
Build Your Foundation. Make an Immediate Impact.
The Graduate Certificate is a four-unit program that provides a strong introduction to trauma-informed principles and practices:
- Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
- Trauma-Informed Assessment, Treatment Planning and Recovery
- Plus two electives from topics such as intergenerational trauma, family violence, and leadership in trauma-informed systems.
Why Choose This Program?
- Understand the neurobiological, psychological, and social impacts of trauma.
- Integrate trauma-informed principles into your current role and organisational context.
- Engage safely and effectively with trauma-impacted individuals in non-treatment settings.
Ideal For:
- Professionals seeking baseline trauma literacy.
- Workers in community services, education, AOD services, child protection, corrections, disability, housing, and youth work.
- Managers and leaders wanting to embed trauma-informed practices within teams and organisations.
- Health and allied-health professionals wanting to upskill without undertaking a full clinical training program
Graduate Diploma in Trauma-Informed Care
Specialise in Trauma-informed practice.
The Graduate Diploma expands on the Certificate with eight units, including advanced coursework:
- EMDR Therapy
- TF-CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Imagery Rescripting
- Advanced Trauma-Informed Care
- Research in Trauma-Informed Practice
Why Choose This Program?
- Develop advanced skills in trauma-focused therapies.
- Learn to conduct trauma-informed assessments and formulations.
- Gain confidence in delivering evidence-based interventions aligned with clinical standards.
Ideal For:
- Psychologists, counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists, and mental-health clinicians seeking structured training in trauma-specific treatment modalities.
- Provisional psychologists and early-career practitioners building competency in evidence-based trauma therapies.
- Clinicians who require formal training pathways aligned with clinical practice standards, regulatory expectations, and evidence-based practice frameworks.