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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Families and Trauma Work
Friday 24 April 09:30am
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Child's Play
Thursday 30 April 09:30am
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Adolescent Violence in the Home
Wednesday 06 May 09:30am
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Clinical Supervision Training
Thursday 07 May 09:30am
4-DAY WORKSHOP | IN-PERSON -
Group Reflective Practice
Monday 11 May 09:30am
2-DAY WORKSHOP | ONLINE
Check out our recent news
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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 Partnership
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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Launch of Our Directions 2026–2030
A renewed commitment to purposeful partnerships, capacity building, and research that matters—shaping our next era of impact.
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NEWS UPDATE: Walk-In Together: Fostering Accessible & Inclusive Mental Health Care for Families in Distress
The Bouverie Centre's rapid and accessible Walk-in Together model is a new way forward for family inclusion in mental health care.
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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