Paediatric Care for Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Families

We value collaborative, shared-care relationships with GPs across the Cessnock and Kurri Kurri area, and we welcome referrals from local practices. If you are a GP wanting to know more about how shared care works, particularly for ADHD, please see our Hunter ADHD Nurse Practitioner Pathway page.

Many reviews can be conducted by telehealth, which can save a trip for families in Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. Initial assessments are usually done in person, and your clinician will advise what suits your child. You can read about how telehealth works on our telehealth page.

Families from Cessnock and Kurri Kurri can access general and developmental paediatrics, autism assessment, ADHD assessment and care, psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and dietetics.

New paediatric patients need a valid GP referral before an appointment can be booked. Once your GP has sent a referral, please call us on 02 4072 1877 to arrange an appointment at Merewether or Carrington, or to ask about telehealth. See our fees and referrals page for more detail.

Do you work with GPs in Cessnock and Kurri Kurri?

Yes, we value collaborative shared-care relationships with GPs across the area and welcome referrals from local practices. Our Hunter ADHD Nurse Practitioner Pathway page has more information for referrers.

Can my child be seen by telehealth?

Many reviews can be done by telehealth, which can save a trip. Initial assessments are usually done in person, and your clinician will advise what suits your child.

Do I need a GP referral?

New paediatric patients need a valid GP referral before an appointment can be booked, and a referral is required for a Medicare rebate.