The Kidman Centre

Research, education, and treatment to promote better mental health for young people

Our mission is to understand, prevent and reduce mental health problems in young people aged 5 to 25, so that they can thrive through their formative years.

Our vision is of an Australia where no child falls through the cracks.

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Publications

The Kidman Centre UTS has produced a number of books designed for the general public.

About the centre

We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and reduction of mental health problems in young people aged 5 to 25, so that they...

What we do

We undertake ‘real world’ research to both validate and improve mental health treatments for young people, and to deliver and promote evidence-based treatments...

THRIVE

THRIVE is a preventative mental health training program that avoids the stigma of mental health by weaving social and emotional skills into student’s...

Give to the Centre

We are entirely able to operate The Kidman Centre because of your very generous donations! Note that all donations are GST free, and donations of $2+ are tax...

Workshops for parents and teens

We are excited to deliver free workshops to equip parents, caregivers, and teens. These workshops offer practical, evidence-based psychological strategies to...

SuperParent Powers

SuperParent Powers is a free, evidence-based online parenting program designed to help parents strengthen their relationship with their child during the early teen years – a crucial time for emotional and mental health development.

Parents work through a series of short, interactive online modules. These cover practical skills like listening, emotion coaching, and staying connected – even when things get challenging.

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General Psychology Clinic

Our clinic (child-friendly waiting area pictured) is located within the Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick in Sydney's east.

All of our clinical psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, and are highly qualified and experienced practitioners experienced at working with children, teenagers and adults across a wide range of issues.

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