Initial Assessment Referral (IAR) training

Country SA PHN Newsletter April 2025

The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments, and support general practitioners and other clinicians to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support.

The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care initiative bringing together information from various sources, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts.

The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool. Practising GPs and registrars are eligible to receive a $300 payment for completion of this training if attending a session before 30 June 2025.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Published on: April 9, 2025