Nepean Paediatrics

28/07/2025

Introducing Dr. Sathiya Karthigeyan
Consultant Paediatrician | MBBS, MD, FRACP, MPH
Over 18 Years of Experience in Paediatrics & Neonatal Medicine

Dr. Sathiya Karthigeyan is a highly experienced and compassionate General Paediatrician, currently consulting at Hawkesbury Hospital and Nepean Private Hospital. With more than 18 years of clinical experience in both Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine, she is dedicated to supporting children and their families through every stage of growth and development.
She completed her MBBS and MD (Paediatrics) in India at prestigious institutions, followed by Fellowship training (FRACP) in Australia. Dr. Karthigeyan also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Newcastle and has worked extensively across both tertiary and regional hospitals in NSW.

Her special interests include:
* Care for preterm babies (feeding issues, reflux, growth and developmental concerns)
* Autism Spectrum Disorder
* ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
* Developmental delays and behavioural challenges
* Asthma, eczema, and allergic diseases
* Childhood anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing
Dr. Karthigeyan is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Punjabi, and is committed to culturally sensitive, family-centred care. She is also a passionate educator, serving as a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Leader for Paediatrics at the University of Notre Dame, Hawkesbury Campus.

Now accepting referral at Nepean Paediatrics.
📞 For appointments or inquiries, please call Phone: 02 4721 7710

Address:Nepean Health Hub, Level 3, Suite 8, 13 Barber Ave, Kingswood, NSW 2747

27/07/2025

Dr Ruchi Chiripal MBBS FRACP
General Paediatrician

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ruchi Chiripal to our team!

Dr. Chiripal is a highly experienced Pediatrician with over 10 years of clinical expertise in pediatrics and neonatology. She holds an MD in Pediatrics from India, where she was honoured with a gold medal for academic excellence, and has also completed the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) here in Australia, an achievement that reflects her commitment to the highest standards of pediatric care.
Her experience spans tertiary hospitals, community clinics, and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), giving her deep insight into the care of children with both acute and complex medical conditions, from infancy through adolescence.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, Dr. Chiripal brings a compassionate, culturallysensitive approach to every family she supports. She is deeply passionate about accessible, family-centred care, and we are confident her warm and knowledgeable presence will be a tremendous asset to our community.
Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to Dr. Chiripal!

16/04/2024

Nepean Paediatrics offers specialised paediatric care for children from birth to 16 years, encompassing assessments for developmental delay, autism, and ADHD, provided by experienced specialist paediatricians and a developmental paediatrician.

14/10/2023

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When our little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it is our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.

15/09/2023

Breathing is an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. Controlled breathing techniques, such as 4-7-8 breathing, can relieve stress and anxiety or help you wind down and fall asleep. Here’s how to do it:

29/07/2023

Read this expert's case for a strong parent-children attachment bond. What kids need most are deep relationships and to be freed from their hunger for connection. Category : Parenting, Child, Toddler

17/07/2023

08/07/2023

Online parenting courses

ADHD Support Australia is offering two great online course options to help you do just that!

The Term 3 6-week Interactive Parenting Course starts Monday 21st August & includes 6 x 1 hr weekly group Zooms (Fridays 12.30pm AEDT) to discuss the week's modules with a supportive group, as well as private FB group. (AU$449)

OR

choose to take the Start Anytime course which has the same content but no Zoom calls & can be completed at your own pace and you can start NOW or whenever you're ready (AU$249)

The course goal is to empower you to work together with your child to handle challenges by offering practical, workable strategies making a difference for all family members.

Being more informed about ADHD & having effective strategies/tools alters your perspective on your child’s challenges, establishes more positive relationships & changes your child’s behaviour, their life & your family’s reality!

* Understand your child’s ADHD world & how it affects them/those around them

* Become informed & empowered to work together with your child to overcome ADHD challenges whilst championing their strengths

* Understand how to build self-esteem through focussing on fostering a growth mindset in your child
.. and many more!

I’ve navigated 25 years with a child, teen & now young adult with ADHD and all that goes with it and I've had a recent diagnosis myself too. I founded ADHD Support Australia in 2013, have run this course since 2015, have been a PEERS social skills coach for teens & young adults since 2019 and am an ADDCA ADHD Coach.

My experience spans more than ADHD alone & encompasses traditional & holistic modalities.

https://adhd-support-australia.teachable.com/

For more ADHD information please visit: www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au

27/06/2023

🤔 Here’s a question for all the Creatives out there – how do you find the time to run a creative career, pursue your arts-based practice, and have a life as well? Find out at this fun and informal workshop, where award-winning creative industries expert Monica Davidson discusses practical strategies to help you keep all the juggling balls in the air.

TIME MANAGEMENT FOR CREATIVES
📅 Thursday 13 July
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Borland Lounge, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
➡️ Save your seat – https://fal.cn/3zq2U

13/06/2023

Critics say time-outs can be isolating and potentially harmful, but a leading clinical psychologist says the problem is more how parents use them.

27/04/2023

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you.
The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning outcomes:
- Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs
- Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
- Enhance the development of your child's self esteem
- Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Thursdays weekly 10am - 11:30am from 4th May - 22nd June 2023

Places limited. Bookings essential. Contact Monica on 0437 699 019 or email parenting@nepeancommunity.org.au

FLYER:https://www.nepeancommunity.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/COSP-T2-2023-1.pdf

Parenting in Penrith

04/01/2023

Wise words from Maggie Dent!