Eating Disorder Clinic
Comprehensive care
Specialised support of children and young people with disordered eating
Our role
We provide specialist paediatric care and support to children and young people with eating disorders.
We supplement the care provided by your family GP. Together we offer a strong and trusted clinical network.
Access to an expert team
Paediatric People has a strong reputation for developing treatment pathways which positively support young people and their loved ones.
We design care individualised to your child.
Family support
Your child’s recovery journey can be very confusing. We help families navigate the best treatment options and see the right professional at the right time.
Eating Disorder Clinic services
Our eating disorder care is easy to navigate and we help you access the healthcare system to support your child’s recovery
Prompt and responsive care for your child by an expert working in a team
Individualised care to support your child’s unique physical, developmental and mental health profile - with the capacity to look beyond the eating disorder
We ensure you can see a paediatrician at relevant times to prevent disruption to therapy
Gain access to our wide network - we have strong connections with community services and allied health professionals
Support for siblings and loved ones during treatment
Multidisciplinary meetings to ensure consistent support across your team of professionals - both in-house and out-of-house
We work in partnership with you and your young person, and always communicate openly and respectfully
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Meet the Eating Disorder Clinic team
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Dr Victoria McKay
Founder and Director
Paediatrician
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Dr Alison Richards
Specialist GP
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Ms Ellen Rugara
Improvement Manager
Clinical Nurse Consultant
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Dr Veronica Cerratti
Paediatrician
How it works
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Complete our new patient form.
This helps us understand your child’s situation and needs so that we can create the best plan for their care.
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A clinician looks at your child’s situation and works out the right first step.
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This is typically with a specialist GP, with particular expertise in eating disorders. This is a key step in linking your child with the right professionals, identifying and targeting relevant health issues, and supporting you to navigate the - sometimes complex - health system
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We provide your young person with an individualised plan to best address their unique needs. Working as a team means we can ensure your child is seen promptly, so you can know you are on the right track to support your child’s recovery.
We ensure your child sees a paediatrician at critical points in their care journey e.g., if they are unwell or need to progress through their Eating Disorder Management Plan.
We work carefully to ensure that you feel confident to know what is happening, when. -
Prompt and responsive care if your child needs closer support.
In-house care-team meetings to ensure the whole Paediatric People team is aligned in understanding your child.
Meetings with your external providers.
We collaborate with your child’s team, so we are all on the same page. We also make sure you know where to go, when - in the situation that your child needs more support.
Enquire now
You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to see a doctor.
We want every child to thrive.
To make an appointment:
Fill out our Enquiry form
Or call 03 9088 3011