CEO's Welcome

Welcome to The Cairnmillar Institute. We’re leading the way in Australian psychological research, treatment, training and community advocacy.

Welcome to the Cairnmillar Institute. Since our inception in 1961, we have been a forerunner in Australian psychological research, treatment, training and community advocacy.

As we enter an exciting new era of mental health treatment, research and education, we’re thrilled to continue our role as innovators in the Australian mental health landscape.

Our people-first approach, and agile organisational structure allows us to offer responsive, time-critical and evidence-based services for our partners, students and wider community.

As a forward-facing organisation, we place great emphasis on our ability to actively pivot and respond to changing community needs. In particular, we are proud of our:

Close community links
Industry-focussed training and higher education capabilities
Evidence based research
Robust industry partnerships
Organisational development and coaching services
Leading advocacy and policy development capacities.

We’re open to opportunities, partnerships and collaborations which can help us to further deliver high quality and accessible psychological services and innovative professional education.

Prof Kathryn von Treuer
Chief Executive Officer

Latest

Mindfulness

Mindfulness involves paying full attention to the present moment. It encourages you to be fully aware of your surroundings, thoughts, feelings and sensations as they take place. Mindfulness is harder than it sounds; however, it can be very rewarding with a little practice.
Managing Unhelpful Worries

Did you know that it is possible to be stressed and not be aware of it? Sometimes we can be so used to feeling rushed or worried that we don’t take the time to check in with how we are feeling.
Stress Reduction

While it is fine to experience a little stress from time to time, ongoing, severe stress can lead to a range of physical and mental health problems. If you have felt stressed, overwhelmed, or have found it difficult to relax for more than two weeks, it is a good idea to prioritise stress management.
Self-Care

Self-care involves taking care of your own physical, emotional and mental health. It is a commitment that you make to yourself, and it involves making healthy choices to protect your own physical and emotional wellbeing.