General practitioners

Are you ready for Thriving Kids?

We encourage you to prepare for Thriving Kids by deepening your understanding of low to moderate developmental delay and autism in 0 to 8 year olds with our online courses and resources.

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GP Learning Pathway

Our online courses are accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for CPD Activity or Accredited Activity points.

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GP resources

Short article

A GP’s guide to anxiety in children

Dr Andrew Leech

Anxiety is considered the fastest-growing childhood mental health issue in Australia. It is important GPs feel confident in recognising the ranges of ‘normal feelings’ in children, so that they can intervene early at signs of paediatric anxiety, without over-labelling conditions. This short article looks at the signs of anxiety in children, and tips for GPs treating paediatric anxiety.
Fact sheet

Successful referral to clinical and non-clinical services: Tips for GPs

Emerging Minds

This resource has been developed to help GPs who are just setting up a new practice or who wish to review their clinical processes around referral. It provides practical guidance related to key areas of the referral process.
Fact sheet

Supporting trans or gender diverse children and their families with gender affirmation: A guide for GPs and paediatricians

Susanne Prosser

This resource has been designed to guide practitioners through a conversation with a family and their child who is exploring their gender identity and who might be trans or gender diverse. It is both a checklist for you to use in your organisation, and a conversation guide.
Fact sheet

Working with parents with mental illness – Guidelines for GPs

The COPMI national initiative

This fact sheet provides guidelines for General Practitioners who work with parents who experience mental illness.

Are you ready for Thriving Kids?

GP Learning Pathway

GP resources

A GP’s guide to anxiety in children

Successful referral to clinical and non-clinical services: Tips for GPs

Supporting trans or gender diverse children and their families with gender affirmation: A guide for GPs and paediatricians

Working with parents with mental illness – Guidelines for GPs