Important Updates
Important Tuning in to Kids program update
The University of Melbourne and the Mindful Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health, which has been home to Tuning in to Kids for more than 20 years, are very proud of our longstanding association with the programs. Over this time, we have built significant capability through the training and support of a network of facilitators and trainers who continue to apply and share these skills within their communities.
Following the expiry of the University’s licence arrangements, the University is winding down its delivery of the Tuning in to Kids suite of programs. Our involvement in the programs will conclude at the end of 2026.
This relates only to the University’s delivery of the programs only. This does not mean that the Tuning in to Kids programs themselves are ending, however any future delivery arrangements will be separate from the University of Melbourne and from Mindful.
We appreciate that you may have many questions and ask for your patience as the remaining arrangements are worked through. To assist, we have developed the FAQ list below.
Please contact us if you have any enquiries: tik-info@unimelb.edu.au
Frequently Asked Questions
We recognise that the conclusion of the University of Melbourne’s involvement in the Tuning in to Kids programs may raise questions for facilitators, participants and other stakeholders. The information below addresses some of the most common questions we have received and will be updated as relevant information becomes available.
No. From 2027, the University of Melbourne and the Mindful Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health will no longer offer training in the Tuning In suite of programs. This announcement relates only to the University’s involvement in the programs and should not be interpreted as meaning that the programs themselves are ceasing.
Yes. Facilitators who have completed training and obtained facilitator certification may continue to deliver Tuning in to Kids groups in accordance with the terms and conditions under which they were certified.
The University and Mindful will continue to communicate directly with facilitators and other stakeholders regarding changes to University-operated services and resources.
Yes. All scheduled 2026 training will proceed as planned unless participants are advised otherwise.
If you have unused pre-paid places or group bookings, please contact the Tuning In team via tik-info@unimelb.edu.au
The University is committed to working with impacted participants and organisations to identify an appropriate pathway to utilise pre-paid training places where possible. Where it is not possible to utilise pre-paid places, a refund will be provided for any remaining unused places.
The University will maintain access to the facilitator portal during a transition period while future arrangements are worked through. Facilitators will be advised directly of any changes to access arrangements.
Yes. We will continue to retain records relating to training delivered through the University and can provide replacement certificates where appropriate.
Please email tik-info@unimelb.edu.au
Yes. Facilitator certification obtained through training delivered by the University of Melbourne remains valid.
The University’s records will continue to show that you completed the relevant University-delivered training and received the certification issued on completion.
The University of Melbourne and the Mindful Centre will not offer facilitator training from 2027.
Yes. A limited number of places remain available in the 2026 training calendar. Please refer to the website for current availability. Please note that no additional workshops will be scheduled, and we are not able to offer a waitlist for trainings that are showing as sold out.
If you were unable to attend part of your training, please contact the Tuning In team via tik-info@unimelb.edu.au
The University is committed to supporting participants who have commenced training with us. Available options will depend on the training completed to date and the requirements of the specific program.
No. The University of Melbourne and Mindful will not offer facilitator supervision from 2027.
The University of Melbourne takes its responsibilities for privacy and data management very seriously.
Your personal information will continue to be managed in accordance with the University’s privacy, records management and legal obligations.
If your question is not addressed in this FAQ, please email tik-info@unimelb.edu.au
We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible and appreciate your patience while we work through enquiries.