Tag: Waitlists

For many families in Perth and across Western Australia, trying to access paediatric and child development support can feel overwhelming from the very beginning. What should be a clear pathway often becomes a long, exhausting process, with parents left navigating health, disability, and education systems that do not work together in a way that reflects […]

For many families, the cost of private assessments can be a major barrier. With long public waitlists (often stretching beyond three or more years) it can feel like families are left with few choices. If you’re finding it hard to afford a private assessment, here are some options in Western Australia that may help.

Updated list of Perth paediatricians and child psychiatrists accepting new referrals for ADHD, autism and developmental assessments. Includes wait times, costs and telehealth options.

The waits are long, the availability is scarce, and by the time you get an appointment you really, really need it to be with the right person.

The NDIA and Western Australia's Department of Education have different requirements for providing evidence of disability when it comes to autism.

There are several conditions that can mimic or exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD so it's worth ruling these conditions out before being referred to a paediatrician for an ADHD assessment.

Finding help just got easier for families living in Western Australia's Great Southern region with the launch of a pilot rural paediatric health hub.

ADHD often shows up with an entourage of co-occuring conditions that can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Common co-occurring conditons include autism, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, epilepsy, eating disorders and migraines.

After contacting every paediatrician in Western Australia I wanted to know what the official advice was for families. I emailed our Minister for Health and Mental Health and asked for something to tell families. It took a number of follow ups and three different officers to respond to me before we finally got beyond generic […]

Has your paediatrician suddenly closed their doors or can't be contacted? Here's what you to do now for medication or a referral.