The Bouverie Centre
Where Families Matter
Established in 1956, the Bouverie Centre is a long-standing, trusted leader in family therapy, systemic practice development, with social justice and inclusion at its heart. We are part of the Victorian mental health system and an integrated practice-research-translation centre of La Trobe University.
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Directions 2026-2030
Our Directions 2026-2030 are crafted to foster transparency, alignment, and collaboration across our organisation and external networks. Explore how this resource supports our purpose and empowers us to work smarter, together.
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Group Reflective Practice
Monday 11 May 09:30am
2-DAY WORKSHOP | ONLINE -
SESSION 2: Family Therapy: Community of Practice
Wednesday 27 May 04:30pm
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Grief and Family Work
Thursday 28 May 09:30am
1-DAY WORKSHOP | IN-PERSON -
Single Session Thinking in Practice
Tuesday 02 June 09:30am
1/2-DAY WORKSHOP | ONLINE -
Clinical Supervision Training
Tuesday 02 June 09:30am
4-DAY WORKSHOP | ONLINE
Check out our recent news
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Improving Safety for Parents and Children involved in Family Court
This study examines how structured risk screening supports safety-focused case management pathways for families at high risk of violence in the Australian family court system.
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Online Psychoeducation Programs for Separated Litigating Parents
This scoping review identifies gaps in how domestic and family violence is addressed in online parenting programs for separated families, highlighting the need for stronger, trauma‑informed and safety‑focused approaches.
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Family-inclusive trauma affected research
A new literature review explores how family‑inclusive and relational approaches contribute to effective trauma recovery.
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VF-LINK Consortium: Supporting veterans and their families
An evidence-led collaboration bridging research and practice to improve health outcomes for veterans and their families across Australia.
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MERTIL for Parents: Pilot Study of an Attachment and Trauma-Informed Online Parenting Program
Recent research publication
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Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more