Education support
Helping your child to thrive at school
Children 5–18 years old
Unlocking potential
We help you to undertand your child’s learning profile and learn how this can be harnessed to support them to thrive in their education
From understanding to practical change
We translate the assessments and clinical formulations into real-life insights that you, and your school, can truly put into practice
A team around your child
Connection with a team of healthcare and educational experts, and advocacy for your child. We bridge the gap between clinic, home and school to truly support your child
Education support services
Some of the services we provide are:
Helping you better understand your child’s unique profile, and how it impacts their learning
Translating assessment findings into family and school-friendly language
Support to implement meaningful and practical strategies for the classroom and at home
Learning how to advocate effectively for your child’s educational and wellbeing needs
Helping you to navigate school systems and processes
Support after a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, giftedness or twice-exceptionality
Helping with school wellbeing concerns including underachievement, disengagement, and ‘school can’t’
Choosing a ‘best-fit’ school
Connecting you with appropriate allied health and educational support
Meet the Education Support Team
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Ms Hayley Kuperholz
Educator and Gifted Education Specialist
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Dr Victoria McKay
Director and Paediatrician
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Dr Olivia Dorman
Specialist GP
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Ms Ellen Rugara
Clinical Nurse Consultant and Improvement Manager
How it works
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Already a patient at Paediatric People?
You can call reception to let us know you’d like to see our Education Specialist, or you can bring it up at your next medical appointment at Paediatric People. We can refer you in-house.
New to us?
You might have never been to Paediatric People before but you need help navigating school and education for your child. In this case, to get the ball rolling, please fill out our Enquiry Form.
We will then email you a secure Patient Registration Form where you can tell us about your child and your concerns.
The Paediatric People team will carefully review your information.
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We will work as a team to recommend a plan for your child.
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This can be telehealth or face-to-face, and your child does not need to be present (but is always welcome!)
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We will work with your family, school and any therapists to support your child to flourish, and to make the most of their education experience.
We want every child to learn, grow and reach their potential, and we want their school years to be enjoyable and fulfilling.
We will work as a team at Paediatric People, with in-depth discussion with our education-support, nursing, medical and allied health clinicians to ensure your child’s wellbeing is considered from multiple angles.
Enquire now
You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to see somebody.
We want every child to thrive.
To make an appointment:
Fill out our Enquiry form
Or call 03 9088 3011
We welcome referrals from GPs, schools and allied health clinicians.