Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Paediatric Professional Education Series

About:The Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Series includes eight lectures from May to November 2025. A revamping of the previous annual ‘Practical Skills in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics’ for Community Paediaticians.  Each lecture will provide participants with evidence-based information and practical tools and tips to support their clinical work with children and young people. 

Includes: Eight webinar topics given by experts in their field on the following topics.

·       School Success: Health, Wellbeing, and Learning Foundations

·       Integrating Mental Health into Paediatric Health Care

·       Relational Practice

·       Practical Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Children at School and in the Community

·       Pharmacological Management

·       Behavioural Strategies for Better Sleep

·       Child Mental Health and the Impact of Trauma

·       Supporting Kids with Social Skill Difficulties

Intended audience: Developmental-Behavioural Paediatricians, GPs, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers

Dates: May 9, 12pm-1:30pm; June 27,12pm-1:30pm; August 1, 12pm-1:30pm; October 10, 12pm-1:30pm; November 21, 9am-12:15pm; November 28, 9am-12:15pm

Where: Zoom Webinar 

Cost: $330 (incl GST). Includes access to live attendance, previous lectures, slides, and supplementary materials.

CPD Points: Self reported, 12 education hours

Mode of delivery: Zoom webinar   

Contact: melissa.hirst@rch.org.au  

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.



Course administrator: Melissa Hirst