The Kidman Centre UTS

The Kidman Centre UTS Mental health treatment and research centre for children, teenagers, young adults and their families

The Kidman Centre UTS - a department within the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney - is a mental health treatment and research centre specialising in evidence-based treatments for children, teenagers, young adults and their families. Our work includes:

- Delivering preventative mental health talks to schools
- Providing evidence-based psychological treatment to young people and their families
- Evaluating treatments through the application of quality research
- Disseminating research through community outreach, presentations and training

In addition to providing treatment, the objective of our research clinics is to improve available evidence-based treatments. We deliver treatment, assess the effectiveness of the treatment model, and this informs treatment to be delivered in future research trials. All of our clinical staff are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and Medicare, which means that our clients are eligible for Medicare rebates when they are referred under a Mental Health Care Plan. Our psychologists are also members of professional societies, including the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the Australia Association of Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT). They engage in ongoing supervision and continuing professional development. Visit our website for more information: https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/kidman-centre-uts

For bookings, call (02) 9514 4077.

14/12/2025

Advice for parents about how to approach the Bondi Beach event with their children.

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12/12/2025

Considered thoughts about the benefit and risks associated with the social media ban.

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20/11/2025
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18/11/2025

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A ground-breaking online tool from the Kidman Centre is giving parents the skills to tackle their children's emotional ups and downs. | *Subscribe and đź””: ht...

Yesterday we celebrated the official national launch of SuperParent Powers at NSW Parliament House. This free, evidence-...
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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09/06/2025

Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor manners or jumps on your furniture. Maybe you don’t like the way your child behaves when they are together.

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.

14/05/2025
If you're considering seeing a psychologist but feel nervous about it, or if you know someone who might benefit but is h...
26/04/2025

If you're considering seeing a psychologist but feel nervous about it, or if you know someone who might benefit but is hesitant, I highly recommend the podcast by Jessica Whelan and clinical psychologist Roanna Chan. It's an engaging and insightful conversation about what to expect when going to therapy for the first time.

Mental Health Podcast · The DMC Podcast Some conversations stay with you forever. The DMC Podcast is a space for real talk—the kind that’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. It’s not about scripted interviews or polished n...

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13/04/2025

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Australian students experience bullying at higher rates than other comparable English-speaking countries, with an estimated one in four reporting they have been regularly bullied.

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Prince Of Wales Hospital, High Street
Sydney, NSW
2031

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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The Kidman Centre UTS - a department within the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney - is a mental health treatment and research centre specialising in evidence-based treatments for children, teenagers, young adults and their families. Our work includes: * preventative mental health talks for schools; * evidence-based psychological treatment clinics for young people and their families; * evaluating evidence-based treatments through the application of quality research; and * disseminating this research into the "real world" through training health practitioners, school staff and welfare professionals. In addition to providing treatment, the objective of our research clinics is to improve available evidence-based treatments. We deliver treatment, assess the effectiveness of the treatment model, and this informs treatment to be delivered in future research trials. All of our clinical staff are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and Medicare, which means that our clients are eligible for Medicare rebates when they are referred under a Mental Health Care Plan. Our psychologists are also members of professional societies, including the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the Australia Association of Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT). They engage in ongoing supervision and continuing professional development.