Our Practice
A General & Developmental Paediatric Practice Which Prioritises Children’s Wellness
Our team consists of committed and highly experienced Paediatricians with expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and managing medical, developmental, learning, and behavioural conditions from newborns to young people. Our aim is to support children and families using evidence-informed, family centred, holistic paediatric care.
We aim to tackle key child health issues and break barriers surrounding preventative health. Hills Paediatrics is uniquely positioned to inspire positive lifestyle and behavioural changes from the early childhood at both the child and family level. Our vision is to empower children, young people, and their families to approach health from a holistic perspective.
Hills Paediatrics provides facilities and administration support for health professionals who are independent contractors and are solely responsible for the provision of health services for your child and family.
Mapacha Pty Ltd ATF Mapacha Trust, trading under business name Hills Paediatrics. ABN: 87762915035
Services
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General Paediatrics
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Developmental Paediatrics
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Psychometric Assessments
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Psychological Therapy
Comprehensive and holistic paediatric care
Our team of committed and highly experienced Paediatricians and allied health clinicians have expertise in assessing, diagnosing and managing medical, developmental, learning and behavioural conditions from newborns to young people.
Directors (Drs Santhini Kumaran and Phyllis Bogopa) have additional training and knowledge in Lifestyle Medicine, to empower parents promote healthy lifestyle habits in children and young people.
Conditions we see include but are not limited to feeding and growth issues in babies and children, 6-week well-baby checks, incontinence (day-wetting, bed-wetting and soiling), learning concerns, behaviour and developmental concerns such as developmental delay, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety and many others.
Services
-
General Paediatrics
-
Developmental Paediatrics
-
Psychometric Assessments
-
Psychological Therapy
Comprehensive and holistic paediatric care
Our team of committed and highly experienced Paediatricians and allied health clinicians have expertise in assessing, diagnosing and managing medical, developmental, learning and behavioural conditions from newborns to young people.
Directors (Drs Santhini Kumaran and Phyllis Bogopa) have additional training and knowledge in Lifestyle Medicine, to empower parents promote healthy lifestyle habits in children and young people.
Conditions we see include but are not limited to feeding and growth issues in babies and children, 6-week well-baby checks, incontinence (day-wetting, bed-wetting and soiling), learning concerns, behaviour and developmental concerns such as developmental delay, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety and many others.
Your Journey With Us
We’re here to guide you through every step of the way
Preparing for your visit
• Send in soft copy of referral outlining concerns
• Complete our registration form with Medicare and contact details
• Complete our questionnaires so that we are all better prepared for the consultation
Day of appointment
• Bring hard copies of referral, reports, and letters
• Bring Blue Book & Medicare cards
• Arrive 10-15 mins before the appointment
• Bring a small, non-messy snack and bottle of water if attending an assessment
Initial appointments
• The initial consultations/therapy are 1hr, which includes time for reviewing questionnaires, reports, and letters
• Assessments are approximately 2.5–3hrs
• The consultation may include clarification of history, observation, and examination
• Letters will follow with plans discussed
Follow up appointments
• These include discussion of results, writing or redoing lost scripts, referrals, carer forms, NESA forms
• Make sure your referral is still valid
• Follow up consultations 30min – 1 hour, (limited to 1-2 priority issues)
• In extenuating circumstances, urgent scripts requests may be accommodated (a fee may be charged)