The Professional Development and Training Centre provides professional training programs that meet the needs of people in a variety of workplaces, organisations and professions.
The Centre offers tailored education programs and sessional lectures for the general public, professionals working in the field of mental health, corporate clients, provisional psychologists and their supervisors.
Fully funded programs
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 offer 200 psychology internships and 1000 training places for qualified psychologists who want to become supervisors. This support will help us continue our mission to grow Australia’s mental health workforce and ensure more people can access the care they need.
We are now offering a supportive and free Graduate Psychology Internship Program, which we are calling our “G-PIP”. This program is available to all participants who have successfully completed an APAC accredited fifth year course in psychology from any Australian university or higher education provider.
Our Psychology Board of Australia-approved Supervisor training course delivers all components for registered psychologists to become supervisors.
Following many years of successful provision of supervision and supervision training – we are now able to offer free Supervisor Foundation Training for registered psychologists until 2026.
Intake: Monthly
Delivery Mode: In-person or Online
This is a one-day workshop suitable for Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisors wishing to maintain their supervisor status, and seeking to update their supervisor skills.
Following many years of successful provision of supervision and supervision training – we are now able to offer free Master Class refresher training for registered psychologists until 2026.
Intake: Monthly
Delivery Mode: In-person or Online
Year-round programs
CMI offers a broad range of professional development programs that are designed to support your upskilling and are offered regularly throughout the year.
The world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, ASIST equips individuals to assist those at risk of suicide to keep safe and access further support.
Intake: Quarterly
Duration: 2 Days
Delivery Mode: In-person
This three-day introductory course combines our previously offered Foundational and Intermediate programs, providing a valuable first step into the world of counselling. Learn core counselling skills to build resilience, encourage positive change, and support self-awareness in others.
Intake: Quarterly
Duration: 3 Days
Delivery Mode: In-person
MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, as well as confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness.
Intake: Biannual
Delivery Mode: In-person, Online, Blended
This course is designed to help current Accredited MHFAiders maintain their certification and stay up to date with the latest mental health first aid knowledge, skills, and information.
Intake: Annual
Delivery Mode: In-person, Online, Hybrid
Suitable for those who have limited exposure, those who are looking to refresh their skills, or those wanting to gain advanced techniques, enhance your clinical practice or supervisory skills through our PAI workshops.
Intake: Yearly
Delivery Mode: In-person
Helping people effectively and immediately regulate high levels of stress and state of overwhelm through the process called “Clearing a Space”.
Intake: Yearly
Delivery Mode: In-person
Looking to enhance your employees' skills and capabilities?
We understand the importance of personalised learning experiences. That's why we offer a range of professional development programs tailored to individual needs and available upon request. These on-demand programs provide flexibility, allowing you to enhance your skills and knowledge at a time that best suits your schedule.
CMI also offers customised training solutions for organisations looking to upskill their teams. Our tailored programs are designed to address your organisation's unique needs, goals, and challenges. Our team of organisational consultants have over 20 years experience in increasing the professional and personal effectiveness of employees at all levels.
This half or full day custom designed workplace training, aims to equip managers and/or employees with the practical strategies to recognise and address mental health and wellbeing issues.
This workshop will be experiential and practical, and participants can expect to come out with the basic skills to assess client risk, intervene appropriately and refer effectively.
Cultivate a trauma-informed workplace that not only strengthens your organization but also nurtures the well-being of those who contribute to its success.
This workshop is evidence based to empower participants with the structured knowledge and skills essential for recognising and responding to vicarious trauma effectively.
Deepen your knowledge one subject at a time and earn a nationally recognised certificate on completion.
This workshop addresses the pressing need to demystify and clarify employers’ obligations within the area of managerial responsibility, with a particular focus on providing guidance to small and medium-sized businesses.
Don't miss these Upcoming Workshops
Events
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Core Counselling Skills – August 2026
August 4 @ 9:00 am - August 6 @ 4:30 pm -
Mental Health First Aid – August 2026
August 18 @ 9:00 am - August 19 @ 4:00 pm
