The Department of Health has invited the College to nominate a representative to participate in the National Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Project Expert Advisory Group (EAG). The role of the IAR EAG is to ensure the project is clinically sound and evidence based by providing expert advice regarding the development of national guidance and resources.
The National IAR for Mental Healthcare is a tool to assist GPs and clinicians to recommend the most appropriate level of mental health care. It is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health and provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs), commissioned providers, and referrers on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.
During the next stage of the project, the Department of Health will explore and process necessary adjustments to the IAR Guidance and IAR Decision Support Tool with a focus on children and young people.
More information is provided in the Terms of Reference.
Please contact j.johnson@acrrm.org.au by Friday 26 February if you are interested in taking on this role, including an outline of your relevant qualifications and experience.
This is a voluntary role. The College acknowledges and appreciates the contribution of members who take on these positions.