Trusted paediatric care for North QLD families. Our specialist team supports children from birth to adolescence with compassionate, evidence-based care.
01/04/2026
💙 World Autism Awareness Day – April 2 💙
At Townsville Paediatrics, today is about more than awareness, it’s about inclusion.
Inclusion means creating spaces where every child feels safe, understood, and valued exactly as they are. It’s not about changing the child to fit the world, but shaping the world to better support the child.
For families navigating autism, inclusion can look like:
✨ A quieter waiting space when things feel overwhelming
✨ Clinicians who take the time to listen and adapt
✨ A community that embraces differences without judgement
Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and included, not just today, but every day.
Let’s continue to build a community where differences are respected, strengths are celebrated, and no child feels like they don’t belong.
29/03/2026
🌸🐰 Easter Closure Notice 🐰🌸
A quick note for our Townsville Paediatrics families, we’ll be taking a short break over the Easter long weekend.
📅 Closed from Friday 3rd April
📅 Reopening Tuesday 7th April
Please plan ahead for any appointments, scripts, or queries prior to the closure.
We hope you enjoy a safe, restful Easter filled with quality time and a well-earned pause in routine.
We look forward to welcoming you back in clinic after the short break!
18/03/2026
🌈 It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! (16–20 March)
Brains come in ALL shapes, sizes, and superpowers and we are HERE for it! 🧠✨
At Townsville Paediatrics, we’re taking this week to celebrate the kids who think outside the box (and sometimes colour outside the lines too 🖍️). The daydreamers. The deep-divers. The ones who ask why approximately 47 times a day. The kids who see the world in a totally unique and beautiful way.
Neurodivergent children have so much to offer the world and we think that’s worth shouting about! 🎉
Whether your child has a diagnosis, is on a pathway to one, or you’re just figuring things out know that different isn’t less. Different is pretty amazing. ✨
07/03/2026
This week we celebrate International Women’s Day and at Townsville Paediatrics, we are surrounded by some truly remarkable women every single day.
To the dedicated female practitioners, allied health professionals, and administrators we work alongside, thank you. Your leadership, compassion, resilience and intelligence shape not only our workplace, but the standard of care we provide to our families. The strength and collaboration of women in healthcare is something we are incredibly proud to be part of.
To the mothers, grandmothers, carers and guardians who entrust us with your children, we see you. The advocacy, patience and unwavering love you show your little ones does not go unnoticed.
And to our beautiful female patients, our future leaders, scientists, teachers, doctors, artists and change-makers, we are honoured to walk alongside you as you grow. Your confidence, curiosity and courage inspire us every day.
Here’s to strong women.
To women supporting women.
And to raising a generation of girls who know their worth, use their voice, and believe they can be anything.
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at Townsville Paediatrics 💜
02/03/2026
We are delighted to welcome Dr Janani Krishnan back from maternity leave, recommencing her private Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology clinics with Townsville Paediatrics from March 2026.
Dr Krishnan is an Australian-qualified specialist Paediatric Surgeon and Paediatric Urologist consulting from Townsville Paediatrics and operating privately at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.
With extensive international training at high-volume tertiary children’s centres, Dr Krishnan has expertise in neonatal and general paediatric surgery, alongside specialty-focused training in paediatric urology. She was awarded the Gold Medal in Paediatric Surgery following completion of her specialist training, and brings both technical excellence and compassionate, family-centred care to her practice.
From March 2026, Dr Krishnan will be offering:
• Plastibell circumcisions
• Paediatric surgical and urology consultations
• Private paediatric surgical procedures
Dr Krishnan currently has availability for consultations and procedures and is pleased to offer timely access to high-quality paediatric surgical care for families in our region.
We are so pleased to have her back supporting children and families across North Queensland.
23/02/2026
👶🏼
We’ve arrived! 🏥
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in maternity care at Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville — now officially located at our Pimlico campus.
This is a special milestone for our team and the families we support. After months of planning, preparation, and thoughtful design, we’re proud to open the doors to our new maternity home.
What this means for you:
Our new location has been purposefully created to offer a calm, comfortable and family‑centred birthing experience. From refreshed, welcoming spaces to modern facilities, every detail has been designed with mothers, babies and families in mind.
If you have questions about your upcoming birth, your appointments, or how the move relates to your care, your obstetrician or midwife is the best person to guide you.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Thank you for growing with us — and for being part of this exciting new chapter.
02/02/2026
🚧 Heads up for our Townsville Paediatrics families 🚧
Townsville City Council will be upgrading the footpath outside our clinic, which means traffic control and some road closures will be in place.
🗓 When: Starting 29 January
⏳ Duration: Approximately 3 weeks
If you have a scheduled appointment during this time, please allow extra travel time and consider potential delays when planning your visit.
We appreciate your patience while these improvements are underway and look forward to seeing you as usual. 💙
If you have any concerns about accessing the clinic, feel free to contact our reception team.
31/12/2025
✨ Happy New Year from Townsville Paediatrics ✨
As we welcome the year ahead, we wish our families a year filled with good health, good fortune, and positive beginnings. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s care and wellbeing.
We look forward to supporting our community throughout the year ahead and wish you a safe and happy New Year.
Warm regards,
The Townsville Paediatrics Team
24/12/2025
🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Townsville Paediatrics 🎄
We would like to wish our families, patients, and colleagues a very happy and safe Christmas Day. Thank you for the trust you place in our team throughout the year, it is a privilege to care for your children and support your families.
May your day be filled with rest, connection, and special moments with those who matter most. We look forward to continuing to care for our community in the year ahead.
Warmest wishes,
The Townsville Paediatrics Team
16/12/2025
🎄 Festive Season Clinic Closure Notice 🎄
Townsville Paediatrics will be closed from Monday 22 December, with the practice re-opening on 5 January 2026.
During this period:
- For general medical concerns, we recommend contacting your regular GP.
- For newborns delivered at Mater Mothers, families seeking advice may contact the Mater Women’s Unit to speak with their midwife.
Please note that while the practice will re-open in early January, not all practitioners will return to clinic until late January or early February.
We appreciate your understanding and wish all our families a safe and restful festive season.
10/12/2025
Night wake-ups, bedtime battles and “one more drink!” requests… sound familiar? 😅
Sleep challenges are extremely common in childhood - and with the right strategies, most improve quickly.
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If sleep issues are ongoing or impacting your child’s day-to-day wellbeing, see you regular GP for a paediatric referral and assistance.
08/12/2025
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel messy, emotional and exhausting, but you don’t have to figure it out solo. 💛
Here are a few simple ways to make everyday life smoother, calmer and more connected for the whole family.
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A paediatrician is a doctor who provides specialist medical care to infants, children and adolescents. To become a paediatrician, doctors must do an extra six years of training after they finish their medical degree. There are general paediatricians and specialist paediatricians, for example, paediatric cardiologists (heart specialists), paediatric gastroenterologists (doctors specialising in the digestive system) and developmental paediatricians (specialising in early childhood development and behavioural problems). Some paediatricians work in private practice and some work in hospitals.
Consulting a paediatrician
Many common childhood illnesses can be managed well by your GP. If you think your child needs to see a paediatrician, visit your GP and discuss your concerns with them first. They will assess your child and make a referral to an appropriate paediatrician.
You can also see a paediatrician without a referral from your GP. However, if you visit a specialist doctor without a referral you will not get a refund from Medicare.
If you have had a paediatrician recommended to you by family or friends, discuss this with your GP, and they can arrange a referral.
How to make an appointment
A referral to a paediatrician can be either public or private.
A public referral is made to a hospital outpatient clinic and you see the paediatrician on duty for that day. When you get the referral from your GP, call the hospital clinic and make an appointment.
Private referral is made to a specific paediatrician – often a doctor of your choice. You need to call the paediatrician's rooms to make an appointment. You will see the same doctor each visit.
How much does it cost?
If you have a Medicare card, a visit to a paediatrician at a hospital outpatient clinic or at a community health centre does not cost you anything.
A private paediatrician's fees will vary and there is usually some cost to you, usually called 'out-of-pocket expenses'. When you make the appointment, you can ask how much it will cost and how much you will get back from Medicare.
Making the most of your visit
Before you go and see the paediatrician take some time to prepare.
Write down the reason for your visit and your concerns.
Write down all the questions you want to ask.
Make a list of any medications your child is taking, including complementary or alternative therapies. Include the dose (how much medicine) and how often your child takes it.
If you have a baby, take their health record booklet, which includes information from their Maternal and Child Health checks.
During your visit:
Write down anything that is important or that you might forget.
Ask questions if you don't understand anything the paediatrician says.
After your visit, your paediatrician will often send a letter back to your GP outlining their plans for the management of your child.
Key points to remember
If you think your child needs to see a paediatrician, visit your GP first and discuss your concerns with them.
You can see a paediatrician as a public or private patient.
To make the most of your visit to the paediatrician, write down any questions you may have.
