Monash is offering a new secondary consult service to clinicians working in the Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong Local Government Areas. Consults will be provided by the paediatrican or child and adolescent psychiatrist, from the Monash Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local.
Consults will be provided for children aged 0 to 11 years old, where there are concerns about the child’s development, behaviour and/or mental health.
Two options are available: email support or booked telephone / video call.
Advice topics can include:
- Diagnosis
- Treatment – including medication and non-medication options
- Referral options
- Practical tips
Patients will remain de-identified, and responsibility remains with the treating clinician.
There is no cost or ongoing commitment required to take part in this service.
Make an appointment with:
For any questions, please email ChildrensLocal.Consults@monashhealth.org or phone 03 5990 6789
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Dr Victoria McKay
Book consultDr Victoria McKay is an experienced paediatrician. She has a special interest in developmental behavioural paediatrics and has worked extensively in GP-paediatrician co-consult models.
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Dr Ben Hoadley
Book consultDr Ben Hoadley is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, working across metropolitan and regional settings with community-based children's mental health and wellbeing services. He also has a workforce development role with the University of Sydney.
Child Mental Health Community of Practice
Join COMPASS the ‘Connecting Mental Health Paediatric Specialists and Community Services’ program
COMPASS is a Child Mental Health Community of Practice developed to support health clinicians working with children experiencing mental health, developmental or behavioural issues. The collaborative online sessions are led by by child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Benjamin Hoadley, and paediatrician, Dr Victoria McKay from Monash Health’s new Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local. Each session focuses on a topic of interest.
How to join?
To join the Child Mental Health Community of Practice, COMPASS, email childrenslocal.consults@monashhealth.org.
- Include the name of your clinic and your contact number.
- You will receive a confirmation email with a link to a baseline survey. Complete the survey and this will also confirm your registration.
- You will then receive an email with a Microsoft Teams link to attend the sessions.
Limited places are available so register now to avoid disappointment.
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