Research and Development

​Researching psychology is like shining a torch into the darkness. Each time the light grows, so does the circumference of the unknown around it. The practice of psychology is working within the illuminated area, however, there is still much work to be done in understanding the human condition.

​The Made It Clinic embraces the 'Scientist Practitioner' model; using research to inform practice, and using practice experience to propose new research. When you access services through the Made It Clinic, you may be offered the option of participating in one of our research streams.

Things you should know before agreeing to participate:
  • You can opt out of participation at any time. If you opt out, you will still be eligible to access the same experimental treatment until the end of the course. Your data will be removed from data collection.
  • The researcher will explain to you the typical investment of participation including time allocation to the program. If you have any questions, you can ask them at any time.
  • The information collected will be de-identified. This means that your name, street address, stakeholder's details (e.g. your doctor's name) and some other details will be removed. However, there is still a risk in small communities that participants may be identified based on other information. To minimise the risk, we will use aggregate data wherever possible.
  • This de-identified/aggregated data may be presented at conferences, workshops, in scientific journals, in print media, or otherwise disseminated. The purpose of this is to help improve public and practitioner knowledge of the evidence base associated with different approaches.
  • This de-identified/aggregate data may be used in the development of programs.
The target audience of research may include:
  • Researchers
  • Psychologists
  • Mental health organisations
  • Schools
  • Workplaces
Training
The Made it Clinic is working towards improving the capacity of professionals locally and globally in the field of applied psychology, particularly within education and employment. When you access services through the Made it Clinic, additional consent may be sought to use your information for the purpose of professional development and training.

Things you should know before agreeing to participate:
  • Your service access will not be restricted no matter what you decide.
  • The information collected will be de-identified wherever possible. This means that your name, street address, stakeholder's details (e.g. your doctor's name) and some other details will be removed. However, there is still a risk in small communities that participants may be identified based on other information or through video/audio recordings.
  • The information may be presented during training and supervision activities.
  • If used in peer supervision and training, participants will be informed that they are subject to the same confidentiality arrangements as those listed in the APS Code of Ethics.
  • You can withdraw your consent at any time, preferably through a written letter that is dated. We will cease to use your information for professional development and training from that point on.
The target audience of training may include:
  • Provisional psychologists
  • Psychologists
  • Doctors and medical professionals
  • Allied health professionals
  • Community service workers
  • Teachers and schools
  • Organisations participating in mental health training
Some Benefits and Drawbacks to Participation:
Benefits
  • You will be contributing to skills acquisition of practitioners.
  • You will be contributing to the growing knowledge base on mental health.
  • You may have access to experimental or additional services.
Drawbacks
  • You may feel vulnerable or as though you are being evaluated.
  • In a small community, there is the chance that practitioners know you.
  • In research, you may be required to engage in more activities, which costs time.
Current Research and Development Interests
  • Gamification of Psychotherapy
  • Evaluation of Effectiveness of Programs through Informal Rural Professional Networks
  • Applied Relational Frame Theory
  • Acceptance and Commitment Training and Skills Development in Mental Health Professionals
  • Breast Cancer Recovery and Quality of Life Post Primary Intervention