Together we’re here to support

you and your family from birth to young adulthood

We provide specialised paediatric and psychiatric health services for babies, children, adolescents and young adults. It is a privilege for our team to be involved with the care and nurture of the children and young adults in our local community, together with their families. Our specialist paediatric and psychiatric doctors are dedicated medical professionals and commit to providing the best care for you or your child with compassion, warmth, understanding and without judgement.

ABOUT WHAT WE DO…

Barwon Paediatrics provides specialised paediatric and psychiatric health services for babies, children, adolescents and young adults around Greater Geelong, Bellarine, Surfcoast and surrounding regions. It is a privilege for our team to be involved with the care and nurture of the children and young adults in our local community, together with their families. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care and support to all our patients so they can:

  • Improve their quality of life

  • Reach their potential

  • Feel empowered

  • Enjoy life

If you have any questions, please contact us - we’re here to help. We look forward to meeting you and your family.

OUR SERVICES

 

Behavioural Paediatrics

Our specialist doctors are experts in assessing and managing children with a range of complex developmental and behavioural problems.

General Paediatrics

Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions in infants, children and adolescents, by one of our consultant Paediatricians with advanced medical training in this field.

Neuro-developmental Paediatrics

We specialise in neuro-developmental disorders including; neuro-psychiatric problems, impaired motor function, learning, language or non-verbal communication.

Young Adult Psychiatry

This is a branch of psychiatry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders in adolescents and young adults (13-30 years of age), together with their families.

 

NOTICE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES

Please read the information below. All doctors and staff in the clinic are triple-vaccinated.

If you or your child is unwell

Please call us and advise us as early as possible. If your appointment was booked as a face-to-face, we can change this to a Telehealth appointment instead.

Face to Face / Physical Appointments

If your doctor feels that a face-to-face consultation is appropriate, we ask that you attend the practice with only the child and one parent/guardian.  Please ring the buzzer at the door and notify reception that you have arrived. You will then be asked some questions about your health, before being admitted to the building The waiting room is open to the public in a limited capacity. Please DO NOT enter the rooms if you (or your child) are unwell in any way.

Telehealth Appointments

Alternatively, your doctor may ask that your appointment is conducted via a video link, called a Telehealth appointment. You may access the link from our TELEHEALTH page. Doctor O’Brien is conducting the majority of his consultations by telehealth.

Payments

We have moved to a pre-authorisation of payment process using Medipass and all consultation fees must be pre-approved at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. If you do not have a credit/debit card, you can ask for your doctor’s bank account details for a direct deposit (please note this will also need to be processed at least 48 hours prior to your appointment and proof of the transfer forwarded to our email). In order to receive a rebate from Medicare, the Medicare regulations state that the patient (child for Paediatric) must be in attendance, either in person or on the video-link or telephone call. If you do not wish the child to be present, then the doctor will charge a Parent-only charge with no Medicare rebate. Telehealth may be on your computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone from anywhere at all eg. home, work, car, school.

Late Cancellation/Non-Attendance Fee

Failure to attend an appointment, or cancellation without giving sufficient notice (less than 2 working days) may attract a fee, at the doctor’s discretion.

Thank you for your cooperation.

“The strength and success of a society is ultimately judged by the way the most vulnerable are cared for. ”

— Dr Bernie Jenner OAM