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Content last updated 8/12/2020

Children and young people post event resources

Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) have recently held online events with key information for practice support and referral pathways for children and young people.

Information and valuable resources for these online events can be found below. The online events covered:

  1. Childhood development delays and health assessments for children in care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
  2. Mental Health of Children and Young People in Care
  3. The roles of schools in mental health and wellbeing

Childhood development and health assessments event:

  • Identifying development delays in children in primary care and the importance of this
  • Child health assessments with a special focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and children in care health assessments and a whole of practice approach
  • Top tips to get access to the right Gold Coast service and what to do while waiting

Webinar recording | Presentation slides

Mental Health of Children and Young People in Care Community of Practice:

  • Why it is so important to address the mental health of children in care by Evolve
  • Mental Health referral pathways within a stepped care model – Case discussions
  • Hear from hospital, PHN funded and community mental health services

Webinar recording | Presentation slides

The roles of schools in mental health and wellbeing Community of Practice:

  • When/how Guidance Officers and School based Youth Health Nurses can provide mental wellbeing support
  • How to address school refusal and alternative learning options
  • Type of assessments Guidance Officers are able to conduct
  • Types of in class supports and plans available

Webinar recording | Presentation slides

 

Further resources and links can be found on GCPHN website pages:

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