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Background: This qualitative study explored staff experiences of co-designing and implementing a novel interprofessional (IP) First Nations child health assessment (the helpful check), developed in partnership with a remote North-Queensland Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Method: Eleven staff across two teams (family health and allied health) were involved in co-designing and implementing the child health assessment and associated IP practices. Interviews were undertaken using a semi-structured interview template and were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Three overarching themes were developed: (1) connect teams by building strong relationships; (2) leave space for helpful check processes to evolve; and (3) integrate helpful check processes into routine practice to sustain change. Conclusions: Results demonstrate how the incorporation of IP practices into a remote primary healthcare setting led to perceived benefits for both the health service staff and clients. Despite documented benefits of interprofessional (IP) healthcare, IP care is not universally implemented in primary healthcare settings. This study explored staff experiences of co-designing and implementing a novel interprofessional First Nations child health assessment, developed in partnership with a remote Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Results demonstrated how the incorporation of IP practices into a remote primary care setting led to perceived benefits for both the health service staff and clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]