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.
Doctors/Specialists, Allied Health Practitioners
Doctors/Specialists
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 Carlota Espejo-Díaz
General Paediatric
Dr Carlota completed her medical and specialist Paediatric training in Spain. She has been working in Australia since 2022 and has worked across the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Frankston Hospital and Ballarat Hospital.
Dr Chamilka Edirisinghe
Consultant Paediatrician
Dr. Chamilka is an experienced general paediatrician with over 20 years of expertise in caring for children from newborns to adolescents. She has a special interest in behavioural and developmental concerns, including autism, ADHD, other challenging behaviours, developmental delays, and learning difficulties.
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 (on leave)
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
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
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.
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.
Kylie Mustow
Dietitian and Lactation Consultant
After completing a Master of Dietetics at Curtin University, Kylie worked in hospitals across Australia before specialising in paediatrics in 2012. She undertook further training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and developed deep expertise in feeding difficulties among infants and young children.
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.
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 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
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.