Implementing support for children experiencing attention and behaviour challenges
Webinar 29 Jul, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (AEST)
Turning plans into practice is key to supporting children and families effectively. This webinar will focus on implementing support goals for children with attention and behaviour challenges, with practical tips for reviewing progress and adapting strategies over time. Panellists will also explore how GPs can support families to navigate service pathways as well as connect families with the right resources to ensure care is coordinated, holistic and strengths based.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss practical approaches for reviewing support goals related to managing attention and behaviour challenges.
- Assist families to navigate service pathways and access appropriate resources for coordinated holistic care.
Educational Activities
1.5
hours
This event is part of Emerging Minds webinar series 2026. Events in this series are:
Facilitator
Dr Tim Jones
Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Child and Young Person's Health
Dr Tim Jones is a Tasmanian GP, rural generalist and supervisor with an interest in child and infant health. He is passionate about supporting parents and families in a holistic manner. Tim the Chair of Specific Interests, Child and Young Person’s Health at the RACGP. Tim works clinically at Lauderdale Medical Centre and as a senior medical educator with the RACGP and with Emerging Minds.
Speakers
Amanda Warren
Engagement Officer - Primary Health Care, Emerging Minds
Amanda is a mum of two children aged 10 years and 12 years. Amanda and her family have been working with primary health, allied health and community paediatric services in a variety of contexts. Amanda also works at Emerging Minds and will be drawing on her personal and professional experiences to reflect on why GPs and other healthcare professionals play an important role in supporting child and family wellbeing.
Dr Michaela Baulderstone
FRACGP
Dr Baulderstone is a General Practitioner with special interests in mental health, developmental disability, child health and medical education. She has undertaken targeted training in child development and behaviour, and parenting counselling. She provides special clinics for child emotional and behavioral concerns, paediatric sleep and continence issues, and developmental disability. Dr Baulderstone also provides a psychological medicine service and is a FPS Provider (Interpersonal Therapy). She has worked with Emerging Minds developing RACGP accredited training modules in child mental health since 2018.