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Emerging Minds offers free accredited online courses, assessment tools, webinars, podcasts, family digital health resources and more to support GPs in supporting the mental health of children ages 0–5 years and 5–12 years.

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See all the accredited online courses, assessment tools, webinars, podcasts and family digital health resources Emerging Minds offers to support general practitioners/GPs in supporting children’s mental health from birth through to age 12 years.
In focus

In focus: How can general practitioners support children’s mental health?

Emerging Minds

Australian children visit their general practitioner (GP) more than any other health professional, and GPs also often see the same family for many years, enabling them to build a strong, trusting relationship with both children and their parents. GPs are in a unique position to notice and intervene when early signs of mental health concerns appear, and to promote positive mental health for infants and children. This page shares resources to help you, as a GP, increase your confidence in supporting children’s mental health.
Online Course

Supporting children’s resilience in general practice

Online Course

This course has been specifically designed for GPs and practice nurses, and recognises the realities of general practice, the broad variety of doctor-patient relationships, and the array of circumstances that primary health practitioners work in.
Online Course

A GP framework for infant and early childhood mental health assessment (0-5 years)

Online Course

This infant and child mental health assessment and management course focuses on the identification, assessment, care planning and support required for children aged 0-5 at risk of or experiencing mental health difficulties.
Online Course

A GP framework for child mental health assessment (5-12 years)

Online Course

This course is for general practitioners who wish to increase their skills in assessing, managing, and supporting children (5-12 years) with mental health difficulties, and supporting their families.
Toolkit

Keeping In Touch with your children toolkit

Emerging Minds

A resource for practitioners working in adult-only residential and inpatient mental health and alcohol and other drug treatment programs, to promote parent-child connectedness during periods of separation.
Webinar

Lived Experience Expertise: Supporting the Transition to Parenting

Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)

This webinar provides practitioners with practical insights into how peer support can strengthen therapeutic relationships, complement clinical practice and enhance continuity of care.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2026

Prepared by AIFS

The March 2026 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Webinar

Clinical application of social and emotional wellbeing to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)

In this webinar, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander panellists guide practitioners on how to balance clinical and cultural knowledge, address common implementation challenges, and embed culturally informed approaches throughout therapeutic and care planning processes.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2026

Prepared by AIFS

The February 2026 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Webinar

Why identity matters: Skills to challenge unhelpful systems in practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)

In this webinar with the Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN), our First Nations panellists unpack the central importance of identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. The first in a two-part series, this webinar focuses on strengthening practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families by deepening practitioners’ understanding of cultural identity, the ongoing impacts of colonisation, and the importance of culturally grounded support.
Webinar

Promoting wellbeing in neurodivergent families

Emerging Minds and AIFS

This webinar aims to increase practitioner understanding of the strengths and struggles of neurodivergent parents and families by applying a whole-family approach to supporting their mental wellbeing.

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GP resources

In focus: How can general practitioners support children’s mental health?

Supporting children’s resilience in general practice

A GP framework for infant and early childhood mental health assessment (0-5 years)

A GP framework for child mental health assessment (5-12 years)

Keeping In Touch with your children toolkit

Lived Experience Expertise: Supporting the Transition to Parenting

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2026

Clinical application of social and emotional wellbeing to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2026

Why identity matters: Skills to challenge unhelpful systems in practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

Promoting wellbeing in neurodivergent families