Free One-Day Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Training – 2026

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network is offering a free, one-day training session focused on Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. This initiative, funded by SA Health, aims to equip health professionals with essential skills to support mental health during the perinatal period.

Who Should Attend?

The training is designed for Adult Mental Health staff, Allied Health professionals, GPs, midwives, NGOs, obstetricians, drug and alcohol services, and both private and public sector health care professionals who work with antenatal or postnatal women and their infants.

Program Highlights

• Attachment Theory in perinatal and infant mental health
• Lived experience perspectives
• Assessment tools: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Antenatal Risk Questionnaire, psychosocial risk assessment
• Managing risk and difficult conversations
• Parent-infant therapy
• Referral pathways and services

Training Details

• Dates: Friday 13 February & Friday 22 May 2026 (identical sessions; register for one only)
• Time: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM (registration from 8:30 AM)
• Location: Learning and Development Building, Glenside Health Services, SA
• Cost: Free

Pre-Workshop Requirement

Participants must complete two e-learning modules via the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE):

• Module 1: Overview of mental health disorders in the perinatal period
• Module 2: Psychosocial assessment and screening

Allow 4–5 hours for completion before attending the onsite training.

Registration

Free tickets are available through Eventbrite. Individual registrations only; catering is not provided. Click here: Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, CAMHS, WCHN Events - 2 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

For more information, contact Sonia Summerfield or Brooke Clements at sonia.summerfield@sa.gov.au or brooke.clements@sa.gov.au