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Student Stress and How to Cope
by Dr. Christopher Kilby, PhD, MRes, BPsy(hon) High school students across the nation are in the midst of their final exams while also grappling with looming decisions surrounding university preferences.…
Read MoreSupporting Carers to Prioritise Wellbeing
This National Carers Week, we are shining a light on the role of carers in the wellbeing and lives of those they support. GPs and other Health Care Professionals play…
Read MoreCairnmillar Institute Awarded Government Grant to Help Train More Psychologists
We’re excited to announce that the Cairnmillar Institute (CMI) has received a major grant from the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care. This funding will allow us to…
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Help Fathers Deal with Childhood Trauma
Father’s Day is approaching and it’s a perfect time to reflect on the unique challenges some dads face—especially those who’ve grown up with a history of abuse or neglect. Parenting…
Read MoreHow to change your career to Psychology?
Are you ready to take the next step in your psychology career? Look no further! Applications are now open for the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science and the Graduate Diploma…
Read MoreSelf-compassion in the Hazara Refugee Community in Australia
by RoseAnne Misajon Assoc. Professor, Cairnmillar Institute Hazaras are an ethnic minority group originating from Afghanistan, and many have fled unsafe conditions in their homelands. Australia is home to the…
Read MoreEffects of hospital treatment for Congenital Heart Defects on mother-infant bonding, maternal stress, and parenting
Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are a leading cause of hospitalization and infant mortality in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2019), requiring intensive care, open-heart surgery and long hospital…
Read MoreCairnmillar’s Official Statement for Supporting a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Content warning: the following message makes reference to Reconciliation Week and harm towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. If Reconciliation Week raises any concerns for you, you can reach out to…
Read MoreEnd-of-Financial-Year Learning Opportunity: Single Subjects and Microcredentials for Personal and Professional Growth!
The end of the financial year approaches and it’s the perfect time to rev up your personal and professional development. Have you always wanted to explore a specific are of…
Read MoreThank you Francis Macnab for Your Life and Your Legacy
On the night of our 60th birthday celebration, a brilliant life and career came to an end with the death of our founder Emeritus Professor Francis Macnab AM. Living fully,…
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