Connecting evidence, people, and practice across Victoria's mental health system

About the 
Collaborative Centre

The Collaborative Centre supports a learning mental health and wellbeing system across Victoria.

We bring together research evidence, clinical wisdom, Lived and Living Experience expertise, and workforce capability to strengthen how the system learns, connects and improves.

About us Our people
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Workforce

Discover how capability, connection and Lived and Living Experience leadership are strengthened across Victoria's mental health and wellbeing workforce.
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Training and events calendar

Find training, workshops, webinars and events from the Collaborative Centre and Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing sector.
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Our projects

Explore how research, workforce and knowledge sharing projects are building a stronger, more connected mental health and wellbeing system across Victoria.
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Resources

A hub for Victoria's mental health and wellbeing community, connecting people to the information, toolkits, and research evidence they need.
What's on

Latest news

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Understanding pressure across a complex system

How agent-based modelling with the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital shows where delays build in emergency department care for mental health and alcohol and other drug concerns.
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Mental Health PhD Program Conference 2026

Highlights from the 2026 Mental Health PhD Program Conference on 15 and 16 October, including award recipients and Jessica Hoffmann’s winning three-minute presentation.
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SCALE: culturally responsive practice

Discover two new SCALE-funded projects to help Victoria's mental health and wellbeing workforce strengthen culturally safe, bicultural and faith-attuned practice. Register today!

Lived and Living Experience Partnerships Officer, Sector Partnerships

We're seeking a Lived and Living Experience Partnerships Officer to help deliver the Lived and Living Experience Workforce Development Program through project coordination, stakeholder engagement and governance support. Apply by 23 September 2026.
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Manager, Research Translation and Practice Innovation

We're seeking a Manager, Research Translation and Practice Innovation to lead multi-agency research and clinical partnerships, translating evidence into practical tools and resources that shape mental health policy and workforce development. Apply by 27 September 2026.
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SCALE projects rolling out

The first projects funded through the Collaborative Centre's SCALE initiative are now available to Victorian mental health practitioners, including a new bicultural workers podcast and a Lived and Living Experience Workforce (LLEW) community of practice, with registrations now open.

Upcoming training and events

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Training Opportunity
new bouverie centre

9 November  |  9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Family Therapy Foundations

Learn about family therapy methods and their potential to strengthen relationships, heal trauma and promote mental health.

Brunswick
Hosted by The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University
In Person Paid Social Workers Occupational Therapists Psychologists Psychiatrists
Training Opportunity
new bouverie centre

10 – 11 November  |  9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Family Work Skills

A family-inclusive practice capability building program for the Victorian AOD Workforce

Warrnambool
Hosted by The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University
In Person Free Practitioners Service Leaders Social Workers Occupational Therapists