Attending Your Appointment-What to Bring & Who Should Attend?

Please bring your Medicare Card, referral, registration forms and previous assessment reports (if not emailed or faxed through). 

Your child’s Health and Development Record (blue/green book) is also helpful. ​

Also, if you have any other relevant reports (such as those from other medical appointments, teachers, or test results) that you would like considered in your appointment, please send them by email or fax prior to your consultation.

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​Does my child need to attend the appointment?

You will not be eligible for a Medicare rebate if your child is not present at the consultation.

If you will need to speak to your practitioner without your child, please bring along a trusted friend or relative to wait with your child while you do so.

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Do both parents need to attend?

​It does help your practitioner if the main care-givers are present at the same time, however we leave this up to you and your family, as every family is different. ​Please tell us if parents are separated in regard to notifications and correspondence.

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​Will I need to wait?

We appreciate that your time is valuable, and our practitioners always strive to run on time, however due to circumstances beyond our control, this is not always possible.

Please consider others by arriving on time for your appointment, and please call us if you are running late.

If you need to discuss multiple or complex issues during your consultation, please tell our staff so they can schedule accordingly.

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​Require an interpreter?

If you have an upcoming appointment with a Paediatrician, we can help you book an interpreter to support you in person throughout your appointment. Interpreters will talk to your doctors and speak to you in a language you understand to ensure you have the details you need for your care and support. Please note interpreters must be booked ahead of time for on-site visits, to ensure a person who speaks your language is available. Please inform our friendly reception team if we need to book an interpreter for your appointment with the Paediatrician.