Free Webinar to Help GPs Understand New Medicare Online Mental Health Service
11 Nov 2026
A new online mental health service aims to give Australians access to practical support for managing mild mental health concerns.
Medicare Mental Health Check In uses evidence-based Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) to help people develop practical skills, build confidence and improve their mental wellbeing.
The service is designed to work alongside existing mental health services. It offers an early intervention option for people with mild mental health challenges and may also help reduce pressure on more intensive mental health services and waiting lists.
To help GPs understand how the service works, a free webinar will provide an overview of patient eligibility, referral options and its role within Australia's broader mental health system.
The session will cover how the service operates, which patients may benefit, the evidence supporting LiCBT and how referrals can be integrated into existing clinical care.
It will also explain patient safety, privacy and risk management processes, alongside practical examples and insights into the patient journey.
A live question-and-answer session will give GPs an opportunity to discuss referral pathways and how the service can work alongside general practice.
Webinar details:
- Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
- Time: 11 am–12 pm
- Cost: Free
- Audience: General Practitioners
The webinar aims to help GPs understand how Medicare Mental Health Check In can provide an additional support option for patients experiencing mild mental health difficulties.
Free Webinar to Help GPs Understand New Medicare Online Mental Health Service
Source: Australian Government Department of Health - Disability and Ageing – Free GP webinar for new online mental health service – Medicare Mental Health Check In