National PTSD Research Centre | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Accessibility links

Non-production environment - https://edittrain.usc.edu.au

National PTSD Research Centre

Hope for trauma survivors

Construction of the National PTSD Research Centre has commenced at UniSC’s Thompson Institute.

The first of its kind in Australia and based on international models that have had phenomenal success rates, our Centre will: 

The Centre is a continuation of the Thompson Institute’s unique model of integrating research, education, clinical services and advocacy. This supports the fast translation of research into practice.

Artist's impression of Thompson Institute PTSD building

In the news

New National PTSD Centre brings new hope to trauma survivors

A mental health counsellor, who was seven-years-old when she saw her mother electrocuted, says a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder research centre on the Sunshine Coast could help change the lives of millions across Australia.

$12.2 million to build National PTSD Centre, boost mental health research

A national Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre will be established at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute, following the allocation of $12.2 million to the Institute in last night’s Federal Budget.

Construction project updates

Construction of the world-class National PTSD Research Centre at UniSC’s Thompson Institute is progressing.

The centre is exciting news for the Sunshine Coast and will provide vital services to the community, but it will come with some disruptions.

Our important mental health research, clinical services and education will continue however and we’ll work with the community to make involvement in our programs as easy as possible.