About us

About the Turner Institute

Thanks to the David Winston Turner Endowment Fund providing Monash University the largest philanthropic gift in the University’s history, we are creating a world of mentally healthy communities through innovative, solution-focussed research.

We’re applying world-leading research dedicated to understanding the brain and mind, with the aim of making real impact.

For more information on the vision of the Turner Institute read the Director’s Message.

Director's message

The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is the result of a transformational gift by the late David Winston Turner to detect and treat mental health conditions, improving the lives of millions of sufferers.

Our people

We bring together world-leading people and research capability to galvanise novel solutions for the enormous mental health challenges facing our modern world.

Our platforms

Access to innovative research platforms means that we can replicate real-world settings and access new technologies, enabling new ways of doing research and delivering the most appropriate and effective solutions.