The SAM Centre

26/09/2025

📢 Public Holiday Closure Notice 📢

The SAM Centre is closed today (Friday 26th September) for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. We will reopen on Monday 29th September.

📧 You can still email us, and we’ll get back to you once we’re back in the office on Monday.

⚠️ If you need urgent support, please call 000 in an emergency or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable long weekend! 🏉💛

25/09/2025

🌟 We’re excited to welcome Julian Douglas to the SAM Centre team!

Julian is a psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults in areas including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and stress. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychoeducation, while also integrating creative approaches such as therapeutic gaming to make therapy engaging and accessible.

Julian is passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals and helping clients build confidence, resilience, and meaningful change. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to the SAM Centre community! 💙

17/09/2025

Chronic digestive disorders like IBS, GERD, and reflux can be deeply distressing — especially when medical treatments fall short. Learn how the brain-gut connection holds the key to helping clients regulate symptoms and ease their suffering.

11/09/2025

💛 It’s R U OK? Day, a chance to pause and reach out to someone you care about.

Asking the question “Are you OK?” can start a conversation that helps someone feel seen and supported.

You don’t need to have all the answers - just being present can mean a lot.

03/09/2025

It was a great day at the AFL gathering, and I enjoyed the collective knowledge in our panel discussion on Neurodivergejce in sport.

29/08/2025

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1405336

In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024

29/08/2025

💜 Today, we wear purple to support LGBTQIA+ young people.

At The SAM Centre, we are proud to stand for inclusivity and to create safe, supportive spaces where every young person feels seen and valued.

This year's theme, "Bold Voices, Bright Futures," encourages us all to listen, support, and uplift, helping to shape a future where every young person can thrive. 🌈

01/08/2025

Join principal physiotherapist and concussion expert Katie Davies, alongside exercise physiologist Miranda Morris, for an insightful session on post-concussion management.

The session will explore the increased risk of musculoskeletal injury following concussion, with a focus on the underlying pathophysiology, treatment considerations, and return-to-play planning. Learn how factors like attention, reaction speed and dual tasking contribute to injury risk, and walk away with practical strategies to support safer outcomes for your athletes or clients.

This webinar is ideal for Sports Doctors, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists.
👉 Register now: https://zurl.co/Nw8xf

28/07/2025

The SAM Centre is saddened to hear of the Ramsay Health Care decision to close 17 of their 20 psychology clinics across Australia and the impacts this will have on both psychologists and their clients.

We would like to support as many psychologists as possible to continue their work as practitioners with their clients and to avoid as much disruption as possible.

The SAM Centre has immediate availability for practitioners to transition smoothly and effectively into a new space with limited interruption to their clients’ care.

Please reach out to The SAM Centre on (03) 9024 2146 or email info@samcentre.com.au

15/07/2025

Sports Medicine Australia is excited to be selected for the Play Well Affiliate program.

As an Affiliate of Play Well – Australia's Sport Participation Strategy, we will work with the Australian Sports Commission to create a connected and collaborative sport industry that supports all organisations to provide safe, welcoming, inclusive and fun sporting experiences for all.

SMA CEO Jamie Crain said the partnership aligns with SMA’s vision to enhance the health and wellbeing of all Australians through knowledge, training and safe participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.

👉 Read more about our involvement here: https://zurl.co/5EoFt

09/07/2025

At The SAM Centre, we proudly acknowledge NAIDOC Week. It is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and cultural richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We’ve put together a series of educational posts to help you:

🧠Learn about NAIDOC Week
📚Discover educational books
🎥 Watch impactful films
🛍️Support Blak-owned businesses

Join us in deepening understanding and celebrating First Nations voices.

08/07/2025