Western Children's Health Centre

Caring. Nurturing. Family-Centred.

Laverton

61 Railway Avenue,
Laverton,
VIC 3028

Contact Us

(03) 9931 0014
(03) 9931 0015
[email protected]

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Due to a high volume of calls, we are currently unable to answer all requests via phone. Please send us an email at [email protected].
We are currently unable to accept new patient referrals for Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychologists. For all other appointment requests, please fill out this form.

About Western Children’s

Western Children’s Health Centre is a private multidisciplinary paediatric clinic, which provides full health services for children and adolescents up to 16 years of age. Our stellar team of practitioners includes paediatricians, ENT surgeons, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, audiologists and dietitians, all of who can provide you and your child with holistic and comprehensive care.

Our rooms are conveniently located, purpose built, and welcoming; We are located in Laverton, in the heart of Melbourne’s western suburbs, close to public transport and parking.

Our Services

We offer a range of paediatric services at Western Children’s Health Centre.
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General Paediatrics

General paediatricians are doctors who care for chlidren ranging from newborn babies, infants, children and adolescents. Visits to the general paediatrician range from a simple 6 week check up for your newborn, to ongoing care for children with complex and chronic medical conditions.

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Behavioural Paediatrics

We see children with developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, oppositional behaviours, anger issues, sleep disorders, learning difficulties, language disorders, tics and Tourettes Disorder, anxiety and depression, and a range of other conditions.

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Paediatric Allergist & Immunologist

Paediatric Allergist & Immunologist focuses on allergic conditions affecting babies and children and includes common conditions like food and environmental allergies.

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Occupational Therapy

Occuptational Therapist helps children achieve their developmental milestones such as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This is achieved by involving and educating parents, carers and others to facilitate the normal development and learning of children.

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Paediatric Speech Pathology

Paediatric Speech Pathologists can assess, diagnose and treat children with a range of language, social and learning issues. They ensure assessment in a child-friendly and interactive environment, using play based activities.

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Paediatric Dietitians

Accredited Practising Paediatric Dietitians use evidence-based practice to help children and their families to achieve the best possible nutrition outcomes, taking medical history, food and sensory preferences into account. We help improve nutrition quality in practical achievable ways, to help to create positive mealtime experiences.

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Group Therapy Programs

At Western Children’s, we take pride in running a number of group programs for children with a variety of medical and developmental needs. These programs are run by our experienced speech therapist, dietician, occupational therapist and parenting consultant.

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Paediatricians & Sub-Specialists

Dr. Riju Mittal
FRACP

Paediatrician, Clinical Director

Dr. Shobha Iyer
MD, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Amol Daware
MBBS, MD, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. John Singsit
MBBS, MD, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Ana Maria Aguirre
MBBS, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Mehreen Majeed
MBBS, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Shivani Kansal
MBBS, MD, FRACP, PhD

Paediatrician and Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Dr. Florencia (Flo) Angkasa
MB BCh BAO (Hons), DCH (Syd), FRACP, MPH&TM

Paediatrician

Dr. Paula Cuoco
MD, DCH, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Christine Schmid
MD, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Claire Joyner
MBBS, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Xandre Dearden
MBBS, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Chris McKenzie
MBBS, BSc, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Jheanance (Nancy) Velasco
MBBS, FRACP

Paediatrician

Dr. Mushtaq Hussain
MBBS, FCPS, MRCPI, FRCPCH, FRACP, Dip.PND

Paediatrician

Mr. Abhay Khot
MBBS FRACS

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Joanna Simmons
MBBS, MPH, FRACP

Paediatric Allergist & Immunologist

Allied Health Specialists

Lisa Quinsee

Psychologist

Manisha Goel
GDip Psych, BPsych(Hons), MPsych, MAPS

Psychologist

Helena Taylor

Dietitian

Michelle Lim

Dietitian

Robyn Kennedy

Nurse Practitioner in Paediatric Dermatology

Lauren Kelly

Speech Pathologist

Getting to Western Children's Health Centre

Our clinic is located conveniently close to public transport and parking.

Laverton
61 Railway Avenue

Laverton Railway Station, on the Werribee Line, is directly across the street.

Buses on the 411, 412, 415, 496 and 498 routes stop a few metres away. Bus stops on the 400, 414 and 417 routes can access Railway Avenue via a lift-equipped overpass.

There is ample car parking and wheelchair access is available.

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Still have something to ask? Please email us, at [email protected], and we will endeavour to respond within 48 hours.

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