Blog - Perth Kids Hub

Featured posts

How to check your doctor’s Ahpra registration — and why this week’s case in Perth made me write this guide

Pia Hazelwood 5 June 2026

Looking for an ADHD Psychiatrist in Perth? Reader recommendations for young women aged 18+

Pia Hazelwood 30 May 2026

Understanding constipation in children and where Perth families can find support

Pia Hazelwood 28 May 2026

WA paediatric waitlists are failing families during the years that matter most

Pia Hazelwood 28 May 2026

Autism diagnosis and school funding in Western Australia

Pia Hazelwood 12 May 2026

ADHD medication and appetite loss: practical advice for Perth families

Pia Hazelwood 26 February 2026

Paediatricians

Perth paediatricians and psychiatrists with open books (June 2026)

Pia Hazelwood 25 June 2025

How to check your doctor’s Ahpra registration — and why this week’s case in Perth made me write this guide

Pia Hazelwood 5 June 2026

Have you had a bad experience with a Perth paediatrician or paediatric practitioner?

Pia Hazelwood 24 June 2025

How to choose a paediatrician in Perth (when the waitlists are brutal)

Pia Hazelwood 25 June 2025

Scripts, specialists & shared care: A parent’s no-stress guide to ADHD medication in Western Australia

Pia Hazelwood 18 May 2026

Doctor's office interior with modern workplace in medical clinic

Can’t reach your child’s paediatrician or psychiatrist? Here’s what to do

Pia Hazelwood 28 September 2025

School & education

Autism diagnosis and school funding in Western Australia

Pia Hazelwood 12 May 2026

Felt safety at school: why it matters for neurodivergent students

Pia Hazelwood 22 May 2026

What funding is available at WA schools to support students with disability?

Pia Hazelwood 27 February 2024

Autism

Autism diagnosis and school funding in Western Australia

Pia Hazelwood 12 May 2026

Families trapped between systems: misaligned autism diagnosis rules leave WA children without support

Pia Hazelwood 5 November 2025

Can’t afford a private assessment for your child? Here’s where Perth families can find help

Pia Hazelwood 26 September 2025

A parent’s guide to NDIS eligibility reassessments for 7-9 year olds

Pia Hazelwood 24 February 2025

Perth’s best autism assessments for girls and kids who mask

Pia Hazelwood 18 February 2025

Autism assessments in Western Australia – you need to read this before you commit to anything

Pia Hazelwood 30 April 2024

Provider spotlights

Mount Lawley Child Psychologist Ailsa from Drummond Psychology.

Meet the psychologist who gets parents talking before the child even walks in

Pia Hazelwood 3 June 2026

When school feels hard: how Next Challenge helps children build confidence, connection and everyday skills

Pia Hazelwood 26 May 2026

Regulation before reasoning: what one Melville OT wants every anxious child’s family to know

Pia Hazelwood 26 May 2026

“We try to understand what the anxiety is communicating”: Prosper Health Collective’s approach to supporting Perth children

Pia Hazelwood 26 May 2026

Supporting anxious kids in Perth: a strengths‑based approach with Combined Minds Psychology

Pia Hazelwood 24 May 2026

From overwhelmed to informed: a parent’s guide to assessments with Kate Pereira at Cygnet Clinic

Pia Hazelwood 24 May 2026

From meltdowns to feeling understood: how Cooee Allied Health helps Fremantle kids find their voice

Pia Hazelwood 24 May 2026

Pip Squeak Speech Pathology: Neuro-affirming support for anxious and neurodivergent kids

Pia Hazelwood 23 May 2026

Spotlight on Dental on Wheels: child‑led, mobile dental care for Perth kids

Pia Hazelwood 22 May 2026

From school struggles to strengths: how Peppermint Psychology helps Perth kids understand their amazing brains

Pia Hazelwood 21 May 2026

Autism assessments in Fremantle & Melville: a neuro‑affirming option with Zen Mind Psychology

Pia Hazelwood 20 May 2026

Helping kids tackle toileting challenges with confidence: meet the Continence Hub

Pia Hazelwood 2 May 2025