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Culturally and Faith-Responsive Clinical Practice in Action

This article draws on recent PhD research by the Cairnmillar Institute PhD candidate, Aysegul Sertel, under the supervision of RoseAnne ...
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Understanding Dysphoria: A Critical Psychology Perspective

Understanding dysphoria requires us to examine the frameworks that shape how psychology defines, interprets and responds to gendered experience. In ...
Cairnmillar announces new federal funding for 600 psychology internships nationwide.

Graduate Psychology Internship Program (G-PIP) Expanded: Cairnmillar Secures New Federal Funding for 600 Psychology Internships

The Cairnmillar Institute is pleased to announce the expansion of its government-funded Graduate Psychology Internship Program (G‑PIP), building on the ...
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Goodminds Newsletter Goes Digital

For the past few years, we have been working towards a more sustainable future rethinking how we share stories, insights, ...
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65 Years of Impact: Cairnmillar’s ‘Triple Helix’ and the Workforce Model Strengthening Victoria’s Mental Health System

By Professor Kathryn von Treuer , CEO & PROVOST, The Cairnmillar Institute In 1961, Professor Emeritus Dr Francis Macnab founded ...
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ADHD Assessment in Melbourne — What It Really Involves and How to Get Started

A practical guide to assessments at the Cairnmillar Clinics ADHD assessments can vary widely in quality and scope. In this ...
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From Performative Perks to Sustainable Wellbeing and Performance

Why an evidence‑based approach to culture and wellbeing delivers better outcomes than guesswork In this month’s edition, Dr Tom Hammond, ...
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Hidden Signals: Why Autism in Women and AFAB People Is Often Missed

Understanding the Barriers to Identification and What Can Improve Diagnosis In this month’s edition, Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr Joseph Allan ...
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Brain Awareness Week 2026 — Why Brain Health Matters and How to Support It

http://cairnmillar.org.au/our-research/our-researchers/Every thought we have, every emotion we feel, and every decision we make is shaped by the intricate workings of ...