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Dr. Barry Kras - Paediatric Clinic

Dr Barry Kras

General Paediatrician

Dr. Barry Kras's areas of interest include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated Developmental and Behavioural problems and participates in Multi-Disciplinary assessments of children and adolescents with these issues.

Dr Betty Messazos

Dr Betty Messazos

General Paediatrician

Dr Betty sees children of all ages with acute and chronic issues, with a clinical interest in growth, behaviour, neurodevelopment, feeding, sleep and continence issues. She has fellowship training in paediatric endocrinology with experience in managing puberty, stature, thyroid disorders and childhood obesity.

Dr Carly Debinski

Dr Carly Debinski

Paediatric Neurologist

Dr Carly is a qualified Paediatric Neurologist who enjoys caring for children of all ages, with a broad range of neurological issues; including epilepsy, headache and migraine, developmental delay, genetic and neurometabolic conditions. She is passionate about ensuring that families feel well informed and supported.

Dr Chamilka Edirisinghe

Dr Chamilka Edirisinghe

General Paediatrician

I am a consultant paediatrician, with more than 20 years experience in Sri Lanka, UK and Australia.

I completed all the specialist pathway, requirements set by RACP while employed at Ballarat base hospital and Goulburn Valley Base hospital from 2020 to 2022. During this period my main focus was on developmental and behavioural paediatrics and General paediatrics.

Dr Chloe

Dr Chloe-Maryse Baxter

General Paediatrician

Dr Chloe provides holistic paediatric care for a wide range of conditions in all ages. Her particular interests include newborn and infant health, feeding and nutrition, skin conditions, eczema, asthma and allergies, and neurodevelopmental differences. She also helps with issues such as positive parenting, sleep and behavioural concerns.

Dr James Mulvany

Dr James Mulvany

General Paediatrician

Dr. Mulvany applies an evidence based, family centred approach towards his consultations and is experienced in a wide range of issues including : Newborn & infant health, Poor weight gain, feeding issues, Asthma, eczema, Developmental concerns, Behavioural problems, ADHD, Autistic spectrum disorders.

Dr Katherine Parkhurst

Dr Katherine Parkhurst

General Paediatrician

Dr Katherine is a dedicated General Paediatrician with a special interest in neonates and medical education and has clinical interests in allergy, asthma, continence and development in children.

Dr Yasmin Jayasinghe

Dr Yasmin Jayasinghe

Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology

Dr Yasmin is a paediatric and adolescent gynaecologist with almost 20 years experience. Dr Yasmin’s aim is to provide sensitive and age-appropriate care, which supports a young person’s health, wellbeing and dignity and helps them live their best life.

Allied Health Practitioners

Eleanor Rosemergy

Eleanor Rosemergy

Speech and Language Pathologist

Eleanor is a Speech Pathologist at Ladybug House who brings specialist expertise in working with children who have a range of communication difficulties. She studied in New Zealand and has since worked in various settings, including mainstream schools, special education schools, kindergartens, and homes.

Kate Woods

Kate Woods

Senior Occupational Therapist

Kate Woods together with her team and assistant Diana O’keefe have wide experience working alongside many teams, schools and allied health professionals.

Lauran Chan

katherine Gayton

Clinical Psychologist

Katherine has worked extensively with children and adolescents experiencing significant social, emotional, behavioural and academic challenges. Katherine enjoys and has a strong interest in working collaboratively with young people, their families and schools. She is committed to understanding and providing recommendations to build on each person’s unique strengths and achievements, as well as strengthening areas in need of improvement to maximise individual potential.

Lauren Chan

Lauren Chan

Speech and Language Pathologist

Lauren is a Certified Practising Speech (and Language) Pathologist (CPSP) and a member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse young people. Lauren has worked across mainstream and special school settings throughout Victoria, as well as in London, UK. Her areas of work include language, literacy, social communication, articulation, and play.

Lauren Stasi - Occupational Therapist

Lauren Stasi

Occupational Therapist

Lauren Stasi is one of our fabulous occupational therapists at Connecting OT. Lauren comes to us with a degree in Occupational Therapy Masters and she has a passion for working with children.

Nicole Bando, bhckids.com.au

Nicole Bando

Dietitian and Lactation Consultant

Nicole is a specialist Paediatric and Women’s Health Dietitian and Lactation Consultant, with an interest in infant to adolescent feeding issues and women’s nutrition. She employs a holistic and evidence-based approach, with a strong focus on sustainable nutrition and feeding advice to support optimal health and growth which can be integrated into a family’s lifestyle.

Peter Wilson - Clinical and Educational Psychologist - brighton health clinic For kids

Peter Wilson

Psychologist

Peter is a Clinical and Educational - Developmental Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in developmental, educational and mental health in children, adolescents and adults. Peter adopts a range of eclectic interventions underpinned in cognitive behavioural and Schema approaches.

Rosemarie Signorreli

Rosemarie Signorelli

Psychologist

Rosemarie is a qualified and registered Psychologist with AHPRA and APS who has worked in educational settings and mental health for over 20 years. She has experience working in private practice, educational and disability settings and works with children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of interest include; depression, anxiety, trauma, learning and behavioural difficulties, developmental disorders and autism spectrum disorders.

Rosemary Kucan

Rosemary Kucan

Psychologist

Rosemary is a Psychologist with a background in educational and developmental psychology.  She has worked within primary and secondary schools along with private practice. Rosemary therefore has experience with providing eclectic interventions to support the mental health of children and adolescents. Rosemary conducts various assessments to understand and support an individual's learning and educational needs. She works alongside parents and schools to ensure that such needs of a student are met. 

Sophie Stephens, BHC Kids

Sophie Stephens

Speech and Language Pathologist

As a Certified Practicing Speech and Language Pathologist (CPSP) and a member of Speech Pathology Australia, Sophie brings a nuanced approach to her practice, integrating neuroaffirming principles with a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practice.