A doctor’s referral is required to make a Paediatrician appointment. You can get this from your family doctor.

In the case of newborn babies, the mother’s obstetrician will request that a Paediatrician examines your baby to make sure that it is healthy and manage any problems that might occur whilst in hospital.

In our private consulting rooms, the first appointment is usually for one hour, to allow full assessment of the problem and to develop a treatment plan.

Follow-up appointments are allocated between 20 – 30 minutes. More time can be booked, depending upon need.

We do our best to arrange for timely appointments. At times families prefer appointments to occur as soon as possible. For urgent appointments, we will do what we can to see you in a timely fashion. For less pressing circumstances, we are pleased to offer families appointments at short notice in the event of cancellations.

It will be helpful for parents to prepare a few notes for themselves to remember their main concerns for the child during the appointment:

• Children need to attend their appointments with one or both parents or caregivers.
• Please bring your Child Health Record (Red Book) to your appointment.
• Copies of any x-ray reports, X-ray films and blood tests etc. are always useful.
• If your child’s problems relate to learning or behaviour difficulties, copies of school reports, behavioural records, psychology, speech pathology and occupational therapy reports and letters from school staff and teachers are always helpful.
• Simple toys and books will be available for your children to use during the consultation. At times families allow children to bring smart phones or tablets to the appointment to keep children settled.
• An accurate list of any medication your child may be taking, including prescribed medication, and complementary medicines, is appreciated.