The Growing Minds Check-In
A free new wellbeing Check-In for Australian parents and caregivers of children aged from birth to 17 years.
Do you wonder about the things you can do to support your child’s wellbeing? The Check-In allows parents and caregivers to track their child's wellbeing and get recommendations to programs and resources.
You may find the Check-In helpful for
Checking in on your child
Identifying if your child may have a wellbeing concern and receiving tailored feedback.
Accessing research-backed online programs
Helping you find research-backed online programs based on your child’s needs.
Seeking support
Helping you get early support if you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing.
The Check-In cannot diagnose a mental health problem and does not replace a clinical assessment from a health professional.
You know your child best, if you are concerned, speak with your GP or other health professional.
The Check-In initiative is designed and developed in collaboration with multiple partners and contributors.
Who is the Check-In for?
Parents and caregivers of children aged from birth to 17 years, 6 months who:
- Live in Australia.
- Can read and fill out questions in English.
- Can access the internet via a mobile device, tablet, or computer.
- Care for their child at least part of the week (i.e., more than 1 day per week).
The Check-In is designed for parents and caregivers to get a snapshot of their child’s wellbeing. We designed this to be brief and easy for you to use. The Check-In will not provide a diagnosis and is not a comprehensive mental health assessment. If you are seeking a clinical assessment for your child, please speak to your child’s GP or another mental health professional.
Why use the Check-In?
Free
The Check-In is free and easy-to-use, and can help you understand and support your child’s wellbeing.
Co-designed and developed
The Check-In is designed and developed by parents and experts in child mental health.
Research-based
All recommended programs are research-based. This means that they have been tested as part of research studies to make sure they work. We are testing the Check-In as part of a research study at the University of Sydney. The only way to access the Check-In is to participate in the research study. Find out more here.
Self-guided
The Check-In is self-guided, which means you complete it in your own time and at your own pace. All of the feedback and recommendations you receive are automated. There is no contact with a health practitioner as part of the Check-In.
Personalised feedback and recommendations
Your answers to the questions on your child’s wellbeing guide the personalised feedback you receive. You can download the feedback and share it with health professionals, educators, or other caregivers if you choose to. You will also receive a list of research-backed programs, and you can decide if you want to use them.
You know your child best, if you are concerned, speak with your GP or other health professional.
