The Kidman Centre UTS

Our Story

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.