Directors 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:

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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
Executive Director

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Accessibility
Postgraduate Courses

We now have several pathways for people to become psychologists through our Doctorate and Masters Degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates in Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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About Us

Caring for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Victorians by Providing Health Professional Education, Research and Consultancy, Targeted Community Programs, and Support to Organisations Through Leadership and Workforce Learning
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Appointment Fees and Medicare Rebates

From day one, we have always tried to ensure that no one would be turned away because they did not have the money needed for our services.
Chronic Suicidality and Self-Harm in Borderline Personality Disorder: Managing the Risk - August 2020

Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or traits are often chronically suicidal and use self-harm to regulate their emotional world. Working therapeutically with these presentations requires the clinician to assess and manage the risk differently.
Telehealth

Our Community Clinics are offering free remote-access counselling with provisionally registered, postgraduate psychologists. These sessions can be accessed from anywhere around Australia!