The Kidman Centre UTS

18/04/2026

We were pleased to welcome Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Rural and Regional Health, alongside Matt Thistlethwaite MP, our local Federal Member for Kingsford Smith, to our centre last week.

The visit was an opportunity to showcase the breadth of evidence-based supports we offer to children, young people and their families, and to discuss how The Kidman Centre continues to support youth mental health through four decades of research informed, clinical and preventative services.

Our team shared how programs such as SuperParent Powers, Thrive, Teacher Toolkit, and our anti-bullying support and education initiatives are making a tangible difference in social, emotional and mental wellbeing outcomes for young people, as well as for their carers and educators.

Early intervention and prevention are central to The Kidman Centre’s work. Our programs continue to support and align with government priorities to strengthen community-based supports and cross sector collaboration for young people across Australia.

Thank you, Emma McBride MP and Matt Thistlethwaite MP, for taking the time to visit and for your ongoing commitment to youth mental health.

Parenting a teen? For free, evidence-based advice on how to best support your child’s wellbeing, visit SuperParent Powers at www.superparentpowers.au.

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12/12/2025

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20/11/2025

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14/11/2025

Yesterday we celebrated the official national launch of SuperParent Powers at NSW Parliament House.
This free, evidence-based digital parenting program was created to strengthen the connection between parents and their pre-teens and teenagers, which is one of the most powerful protective factors against youth mental health challenges.
SuperParent Powers offers practical, relatable strategies in short, self-paced modules that fit into busy lives.
As part of the official launch we hosted a wonderful panel discussion with NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson, Kidman Centre patron Antonia Marran , and Jordan Baker Reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald, exploring the challenges families face today and why resources like SuperParent Powers are so critical.
A big thank you to everyone who has made SPP possible - our SPP project coordinator Simone Hain , ambassadors Peter Overton and Jessica Rowe, the kidman foundation our partners, and the many parents who co-designed this program.
Special thanks to Rose Jackson, NSW Minister for Mental Health and Courtney Houssos , NSW Acting Minister for Education for their support at our launch event.
If you’re a parent, carer, educator, health professional or work in community programs, please share this resource widely. Together, we can help families build stronger connections and support young Australians’ wellbeing.
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31/05/2025

TEACHING AND LEARNING | A neuro-affirming framework in teaching practice recognises, respects and supports neurodiversity and the unique strengths and needs of each student. Dr Anna Desousis-Wallace (pictured with Mrs Briohny Hickey, Deputy Dean of Wellbeing, Mrs Andrea Harney, Acting Head of Learning Support Teaching, and Mrs Vivien Smeulders, Learning Support Teacher) ran a Working with Neurodivergent Children Workshop for staff yesterday outlining the principles of this framework. She shared insights about ways to accommodate diverse learning styles in the classroom, and evidence-based strategies for supporting neurodiverse students.
Mrs Desousis-Wallace is a Senior Clinical and Research Psychologist at The Kidman Centre, UTS as well as a former teacher, giving her a unique lens on the challenges and opportunities of adapting for difference in a school setting. The key takeaways from her session - stay curious, celebrate strengths and engage in a collaborative practice to find solutions to challenges – affirm our approach to supporting all students to participate and achieve their best. Thanks to Mrs Desousis-Wallace for sharing her expertise and passion for supporting neurodiverse students with our staff.
The Kidman Centre UTS

31/05/2025

Our psychologists Roanna Chan & Aimee Oliveri recently travelled to Alice Springs to run trauma-informed workshops for principals and teachers across 10 local schools.

While their reflections on school life there were deeply confronting, they returned with powerful stories of the everyday heroes they had met: the teachers.

Watching these teachers navigate the extreme highs and lows of their job every day, all in service of the children in their care, was inspirational. Many only last 2 years in these roles, such is the stress, but in common they shared a strong desire to provide a stable, grounding, safe space for their students.

It was a privilege to contribute in some way to these amazing teams.