Resources

Upskilling our community

We offer a range of training programs and resources for clinicians, schools and the general public, designed to facilitate knowledge exchange around mental health and substance use.

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For clinicians

National evidence-based guidelines, online resources and evidence-based training to support and upskill healthcare professionals.

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For schools

Supporting school communities with training, programs and information for teachers, parents and students.

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For the public

Useful videos, tools, programs, booklets and factsheets that provide support and information about substance use and dependence.

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Study and training

We support and nurture students and researchers of all levels with opportunities, training and mentorship from our internationally recognised researchers.

Youth Mental Health Forum

On Wednesday 14 October 2020, the Matilda Centre hosted the #youthgotthis Youth Mental Health Forum.

Participants were encouraged to send in questions in to the panel and we received over 200 questions.

The live Q&A chat was facilitated by by accomplished journalist, television presenter and Mental Health Advocate, Jessica Rowe AM, with panellists:

Martin Isidro (VIC) and Kate Black (WA), PREMISE Youth Advisory Board
Professor Maree Teesson, Director, the Matilda Centre, the University of Sydney
Anne Johnstone, Headmistress of Ravenswood and Chair of the Positive Education in Schools Association
Kristen Douglas, National Manager, Headspace Schools
Dr Sloane Madden, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, St Leonards Clinic, Northside Group
Dr Ally Nicolopoulos, Behaviour Consultant & Psychologist, Tiny Terrors
Professor Helen Christensen, Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute
Professor Gordon Parker, Scientia Professor of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales