The Bouverie Centre

The Bouverie Centre is the world’s largest specialist family therapy centre. We are an integrated practice-research-translation service. We combine clinical family therapy, model development, academic teaching, qualitative and quantitative research, workforce development and community education in one integrated service.

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Family Therapy Services

Family Therapy Services

Our family therapy services support Victorian families facing significant adversity and seeking support for their well-being and relationships.

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Our Postgraduate Family Therapy Courses

Our Postgraduate Family Therapy Courses

We have been leaders in delivering quality post-graduate education in the study of family therapy in Australia for over 30 years.

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Our Research

Our Research

We collaborate, share knowledge and prioritise research translation that better equips communities, organisations and workforces to support the wellbeing of families.

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Professional Development Courses

Professional Development Courses

Designed to support professionals to respond to the changing needs of families, communities and the sector.

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News

  • Research Collaboration: Young Onset Dementia

    With funding from the Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance (YPINHNA), our resesarch team has conducted qualitative studies to understand and help address the service needs to support young people.

  • Study Family Therapy in 2026: Apply Now

    Applications have opened for the 2026 Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy and the Master of Clinical Family Therapy. Round 1 closes on 14th October 2025. Learn more....

  • Accessible family therapy for mental health services

    Our Walk-in Together service has gained significant exposure and recognition recently through presentations at state, national and international conferences.

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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