Little Pears

08/02/2026

Life throws curveballs—but resilience helps kids bounce back stronger! This video shares 12 practical coping skills to help students navigate challenges with confidence:

Help children learn how to build resilience and bounce back from difficult times. This video provides a good foundation of resilience skills for elementary s...

05/02/2026

Not all struggles are visible. This video offers a gentle, kid-friendly explanation of depression—perfect for helping young ones understand their feelings or support a friend who's going through a tough time:

Depression Coping Skills - Discover ways to manage low mood, sadness, and unhappy emotions with 6 different types of coping strategies:1) Behavioral Activati...

01/02/2026

"We found this fantastic video that's perfect for all those kiddos struggling with the back-to-school routine!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2zWopNUUJE"

Stress Management For Kids & Teens - Stress can be very uncomfortable, and sometimes overwhelming. Fortunately, stress is manageable with the right tips and...

21/01/2026

Compulsory School Vaccinations and Catch-Up Schedules
Australian schools require children to be up to date with age-appropriate vaccinations as per the National Immunisation Program Schedule. For school entry, children should have completed vaccines given at birth, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 18 months, plus the 4-year-old vaccines.

Catch-up schedules: If your child has missed vaccines, it's not too late. We can create a catch-up schedule to get them protected. Bring your child's immunisation history statement (available through Medicare online or MyGov) to your appointment.

20/01/2026

Pre-School Health Assessments for Starting Kindy/Prep
Starting school is a major milestone, and a comprehensive health assessment ensures your child is ready for this exciting journey. A pre-school health check typically includes a physical examination, developmental assessment, vision and hearing screening, and review of immunisation status.

Why it matters: These assessments can identify any health concerns that might affect learning, such as undetected vision or hearing problems, developmental delays, or chronic conditions that need management plans. Early detection means early intervention, giving your child the best start to their educational journey.

When to book: Ideally, schedule this appointment 2-3 months before school starts to allow time for any follow-up appointments, specialist referrals, or interventions that may be needed.

What to bring: Your child's health records, any previous assessment reports, and a list of any concerns you have about your child's development, behaviour, or health.

20/01/2026

Enjoy some Sensory Fun with your little one!

15/01/2026

Exciting News!

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Chantelle is joining our Pear Tree family! Her addition to our team means we can continue providing exceptional care to our growing community.

Dr Chantelle brings over 10 years of experience in General Practice, with special expertise in Women's Health, Child and Adolescent Health, Transgender Health, and Chronic Disease Management. Her wealth of knowledge and compassionate approach to patient care make her a wonderful addition to our clinic.
Great news – Dr Chantelle is now accepting new patients! To book an appointment with her, you can:

Book online through our website or via the AMS app
OR call the clinic directly on 08 7228 5818

12/01/2026

After a period of leave Dr Viji Kuzhikatil has returned and is taking on new patients.

She is an experienced general practitioner who has a friendly, kind, gentle approach to health care.

Dr Viji is passionate about all areas of womens health including contraception, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, period pain, menopause, perimenopause, and everything obstetric.

She has worked at Breast Screen since 2014 and and previously worked at Shine SA.

In addition to English, Dr Vijaya also speaks Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil.

07/01/2026

Please be aware of this urgent recall on formula!

⚠️Food recall alert - Nestlé Australia Ltd - Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) 400g.

Use by dates: 17/4/2027, 18/4/2027, 28/5/2027, 29/5/2027, 22/7/2027.

Recall due to potential biotoxin (cereulide) contamination.

The product has been available for sale in pharmacies, hospitals and online nationally. This recall only applies to those products with the above listed date and batch number details.

To learn more, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/foodrecalls

07/12/2025

tis the season to remember

24/11/2025

Don't forget to pick up one of our kids colouring in pages for our colouring in competition! Located at the front desk!

18/11/2025

Today we celebrate positive male role models and highlight the importance of men's health and wellbeing.

-Men are less likely to seek medical care, often delaying treatment until conditions become serious
-Mental health challenges in men can present as anger, irritability, or physical symptoms rather than sadness
-Men account for 75% of su***de deaths—breaking the stigma around asking for help saves lives
-Regular check-ups and early intervention significantly improve health outcomes

Positive male role models demonstrate that seeking help is strength, not weakness. Whether you're a father, mentor, coach, or friend—your actions matter.

-Normalise conversations about physical and mental health
-Schedule regular health check-ups
-Build strong social connections and support networks
-Show boys and young men that expressing emotions is healthy and normal

At Little Pears, we're here to support the men in our community with comprehensive, compassionate care. Reach out—your health matters.