June 2017

Hitting the emotion wall When Mrs Gwen Waters learned of the improvement in the learning outcomes and emotional well being of children at Broadmeadows Primary School, she was very impressed. One of the more deprived areas in Melbourne, teachers and staff used neuroscience to help students thrive and flourish.

The innovative program, and the results it achieved, gained attention around the world. Generous as always, Gwen Waters readily agreed that Jessica Anderberg, a teacher and art therapist at the school, was a fitting recipient of the 2017 John Waters Scholarship. Jessica feels most privileged and looks forward to putting her newfound counselling and psychotherapy skills into practice. A large number of students and communities around the world have benefitted from the generosity of the Waters family, and we again thank them for it.

The man who lived life his

way - Mr Peter Isaacson AM We were saddened to learn of the death of our former chairman, Mr Peter Isaacson. One of Australia’s most highly decorated pilots, he was known as a war hero, and as the man who flew under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He was acknowledged as a publishing pioneer, and as a supporter of many good causes, Cairnmillar being one of them. He made a valuable contribution to the organisation, first as a council member and later as chair. He was a loyal supporter and mentor of the executive staff, and of the mission and objectives of the Institute. He remained a generous benefactor until the end of his long, productive, and remarkable life. Cairnmillar is the better for it.

Prof Kathryn von Treuer Executive Director

Cairnmillar on the move… Since I joined Cairnmillar over a year ago, we have been building on our tradition of excellence for treatment, education, and research. We are actively helping and treating a plethora of mental health issues facing people in our society, such as depression, addiction, and family violence, in urban and rural communities. Across our clinics, our partnerships, our diverse schools programs, and community involvement, the momentum is palpable.

To ensure we continue to provide world class health care delivery and education, the council and executive of Cairnmillar have been aware of the ever increasing demands on an expanding and dynamic organisation. Given we have long outgrown our current premises, the search has been on for a new building to ensure Cairnmillar thrives and prospers into the future. All the hard work and strategic planning paid off earlier this year with the acquisition of a new building at Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East. It will be officially opened at the end of July and a warm invitation will be extended to all our friends, alumni, benefactors and supporters.

Farewell Assoc Prof Jane Power In February we farewelled Associate Professor Jane Power. She made an outstanding contribution to Cairnmillar since she first became involved almost 23 years ago. For the last six years, she has played a significant role in the School, particularly in the areas of teaching, learning, and professional engagement. She is recognised as an expert in her field and her contribution has helped shape the successful counselling and psychotherapy programs we offer today. Both staff and students hold Jane in the highest esteem, and to say ‘thank you’, is an inadequate way to express our appreciation.

Congratulations Dr Stephen Andrew Congratulations to the newly appointed co-ordinator of our counselling and psychotherapy programs, Dr Stephen Andrew, on the publication of his new book. The book is a guide for anyone who is interested in life-writing. In it he provides a pathway that draws from his own experience, observation, research, and reflection. The book will guide the reader to take life writing from the private into the public domain.

Homelessness – Who supports the supporter? The Executive Minister at St Michael's Uniting Church the Rev Ric Holland delighted staff, students, their families, and guests, at our recent Graduation Ceremony. He is well known in the field of social justice in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Previously the CEO of Melbourne City Mission, Melbourne’s oldest charity, he developed a range of programs for the homeless and led a team of professional and volunteer staff in providing services in the areas of education, justice, disability, palliative, and aged care.

Big Tent Research Fellow Appointed

Welcome Dr Claire Thompson the recently appointed research fellow in The Big Tent Project. Previously at James Cook

University in Singapore, she has over 25 years of professional experience in clinical psychology and research, especially in the provision of mental health services to children and older adults. Her research has been published in peer reviewed journals. She has also presented at numerous conferences and public education seminars.

First Clinical Doctorate Students We welcome the following students to our Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program:

� Ms Nikki Glavas

� Ms Joyce Pang

� Ms Louise Wilson.

Excellence Awards This year students in the school nominated Dr Alastair Anderson for the teaching excellence award. Senior Lecturer and Research Coordinator, Alastair’s outstanding contribution led one of his students to remark “he is a wonderful teacher who would explain things with great respect and knowledge.”

While two members of our administration staff, Ms Lana Winzar and Ms Madeline Sempf, received excellence awards for their outstanding contribution to staff and students.

Dr Alastair Anderson Ms Lana Winzar Ms Madeline Sempf

Benefiting the Community Our staff and students engage in innovative thinking, provide differing perspectives and deepen the lives of individuals and the communities in which they live. Their focus is on translating research into practice, bringing promising new discoveries, creating prevention strategies, and alternative treatment options. All this good work has resulted in the following new appointments:

� Ms Susan Cavarra

� Mr Andrew Clark

� Dr Michael Clarke

� Ms Biliana Dearly

� Ms Rae Ellis

� Ms Karen Fossey

� Assoc Prof Andrew Francis

� Ms Anna Klas

� Dr Jacquie Mills � Dr RoseAnne Misajon

� Dr Tanya Osicka

� Ms Sally Richardson

� Dr Claire Thompson

� Ms Kelly Watt-McMahon

� Mr Sebastian Wise.

New Clinics Open We are excited to announce the opening of two new clinics at Healesville and Lynbrook.

If you would like to make an appointment, please phone us to discuss your needs, or make an appointment on line.

� Healesville Medical Practice 297 Maroondah Highway Healesville

� Lynbrook Community Centre 2 Harris Street Lynbrook

Email: enquiries@cairnmillar.org.au

Our New Building

391-393 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East

Death & Dying - Lifting the Lid on it Our Head of Programs Research and Development, Ms Julijana Chochovski, the presenter of our highly successful SAGE programs, recently joined a specialist panel including a general practitioner, solicitor, gerontologist and clinical psychologist, at a forum run by Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium.

Over 180 people were entertained by well known entertainment personality, Ms Jean Kitson. The panel answered questions about remaining in the home, support services, ageing successfully, and dying with dignity.

New Opening Hours Opening times and after hours appointments are also available at Camberwell and Highpoint.

Camberwell is open until 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and until 1pm on Saturdays. Highpoint is open until 6pm Thursday, 8pm Friday, and until 2pm Saturday.

New Website Keep up to date with the latest news, clinical issues, training opportunities, and research highlights, at our new website. You can benefit from a range of useful resources, find out information about various health issues, and get advice from specialist staff and clinicians.

www.cairnmillar.org.au

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Psychological Assessments Our Psychology Assessment and Treatment Centre provides ‘state of the art’ psychological services. A multitude of diagnostic tests and procedures for all age groups, including children, adults, couples and families, is available. Organisational consultancy services are also available, including employee assessments, performance intervention programs, and workplace education and training.

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Short Course Centre

Our short course centre provides professional training programs that meet the needs of people in a variety of workplaces, organisations, and professions. We offer short courses for the general public, health professionals, corporate clients, provisional psychologists, supervisors, as well as workplace seminars. Our courses include:

� Introduction to Counselling Skills

� Advanced Counselling Skills

� Aspects of Psychoanalytic Practice

� Training the Effective Supervisor

� Supervisor Master Class

� Practical Ethics for Counsellors and

Psychotherapists: Online Course

� Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention

� Writing a PsyBA Case Study

� Personal Development

� Corporate Consultancy

� Why Be Anxious?

Congratulations Congratulations to all our students who graduated at the 2017 Graduation Ceremony held on Thursday 27th April. We are proud of your achievements and contribution to Cairnmillar.

Calling Alumni To hear about our range of events and benefits, stay in touch through our social media.