Initial Assessment and Referral-Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST): Version 2 is now released
The Initial Assessment and Referral-Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) for mental healthcare is an initiative of the Department of Health and Aged Care. The support tool assists health professionals determine the most appropriate level of care a person will need across 5 levels of care.
The release of Version 2 includes new and revised versions of the Initial Assessment and Referral Guidance documentation and Decision Support Tool. There are separate rating guides available for use with:
- children (aged 5-11)
- adolescents (aged 12-17)
- adults (aged 18-64)
- older Adults (aged 65 and over).
Please note that while the IAR uses age to determine which rating guide to use, the final decision should be based on the clinical judgment of the user, considering contextual and developmental factors.
Access the IAR-DST
You can directly access the IAR-DST: https://iar-dst.online/#/
IAR-DST training is available online or in-practice
Brisbane South PHN is delivering training on how you can best use the IAR-DST and how it can be implemented into your general practice.
GPs (and GP Registrars) who attend a 2-hour IAR training workshop will receive a once-off payment of $300 (excl. GST) and 2 CPD Hours. Conditions apply.*
*Payment is not available to other medical staff or clinicians. Payment is not available for GPs working in Commonwealth funded services (e.g., Adult Mental Health Centres, Aboriginal Medical Centres) unless training is completed outside of paid employment.
For more information or to register for training, visit the IAR-DST page on the Brisbane South PHN website or email iar@bsphn.org.au.
View the scheduled up-coming IAR-DST training events: https://bsphn.org.au/events?search=IAR-DST.