Here's a checklist and additional questions you may have when preparing for your appointment with Paedatrics Ballarat.

What should I bring to my Appointment?

  • GP referral
  • List of main reasons for your visit and your three top concerns. List of relevant questions you want to ask.
  • List of any medications your child is taking, including complementary therapies. Include the dose (how much medicine) and how often.
  • Your child's health record booklet and any relevant medical results
  • For school-age children bring a copy of their school report, educational assessment or letter from the teacher if relevant

Preparing your child

Talk to your child about the purpose of the appointment and what they might expect. Some children like to be involved in the "appointment checklist" and can assist with gathering information and noting any questions they might have.

Children learn best during play, and this may be a great time to ask any questions regarding any fears they may have.

You can use a doll or teddy bear to show a young child how the doctor will measure height and weight or demonstrate elements of the routine exam.

Remind them that our friendly team does all they can to make a visit to the Paediatrician a really positive experience.

How long will the appointment take?

Paediatric health issues can be complex and getting the correct diagnosis and management plan for your child will make a difference into the future.

That’s why children seen in our clinic are generally given one hour as a new patient with a new problem and 30 minutes for a review consultation.

Do I need a referral?

In order to receive the full medicare rebate please make sure you have a current referral for your GP or other specialist.

Our Location

Confirm our location at 1328 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Contact Us

On-street parking is available in front and near our building, and a public transport bus stop is also nearby.

Making/Changing an appointment

Please call (03) 5327 1444 and our friendly receptionists will help you make or change an appointment.

New Behaviour or Schooling Difficulties

Please consider requesting feedback from the school and your child’s teacher outlining any concerns. Please request the teachers complete the following forms:

Confirming or Cancelling

An SMS reminder will be sent to your mobile phone prior to appointment.

Please reply with a ‘Y’ to confirm your appointment as soon as possible upon receiving the message.

If we are unable to contact you or confirm the appointment the appointment will be cancelled and the booking will be opened for children with urgent problems on our waiting list.

If you need to postpone or cancel your appointment please provide as much notice as possible. Please call (03) 5327 1444 and our friendly receptionists will help you change your appointment.

Please consider the children with serious problems on our waiting lists. Their families need time to attend if an appointment becomes available.

Cancellations on the day incur a prepayment for the next appointment.