The information below has been developed by the Department of Health and Aged Care and various PHNS:
About ( IAR-DST)
The Initial Assessment and Referral and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is an instrument for use in primary health care settings. It is based on a holistic framework to provide recommended stepped levels of care for an individual seeking mental health support, to achieve the greatest benefit with the least intrusive evidence based interventions.
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool
Try the IAR here.
Your local PHN
Find your local PHN using an interactive map or a lost of regions in your state or territory.
Conversations
Several GPs were asked to discuss their experiences with the IAR tool, and highlight its usefulness in practice, as well as their hopes for future improvements.
Resources
Resources and references that may help you with your use of the IAR tool.