Dr Johana Stefan - Paediatric Psychiatrist

Dr Johana Stefan - Paediatric Psychiatrist Paediatric and family psychiatry

Dr Johana Stefan is a dually trained paediatric psychiatrist

Dr Stefan has worked as a child psychiatrist in hospital and community settings in metropolitan and regional WA, including Princess Margaret Hospital, Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and the Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders Services in Joondalup and Murdoch. She was a Clinical Senior Lecturer with the University of Western Australia for many years and remains involved in teaching and mentoring of medical students, postgraduate teaching and examination of psychiatrists and pediatricians in training. Dr Stefan has special interest in school age children with complex presentations, taking a holistic approach to patient care. She values collaborative work with paediatricians, psychologists, schools and families to provide patients with the best possible service.

Autism from the inside offering this free event;
17/03/2026

Autism from the inside offering this free event;

"I just wanted to thank and congratulate you for such a varied and incredible summit. It was a really wonderful conference and I’m sure it encouraged, supported and connected so many." Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2025

I had great feedback about the new Y-School and here's more information about it:
14/03/2026

I had great feedback about the new Y-School and here's more information about it:

The first Y School in Western Australia is conveniently located in Mirrabooka, 12km north of Perth’s CBD.The Y School was officially opened on February 23, ...

09/03/2026

Them clouds you all got to see this afternoon are called Altocumulus, often nicknamed a “Mackerel Sky.”

Why the fish name? Because it looks like the scaly pattern on a mackerel… and apparently meteorologists were hungry the day they named it.

What causes it

Up in the middle levels of the atmosphere, layers of air are moving at different speeds.
When that happens, the air starts to ripple like waves in the ocean.

Where the air rises → little clouds form.
Where the air sinks → clear gaps appear.

The result is this neatly lined-up ripple pattern across the sky.

Simple translation

The atmosphere is basically doing a giant wave, and the clouds are just showing where the air is bobbing up and down.

Looks cool, slightly hypnotic… and gives weather nerds something to get excited about.

03/03/2026

BLOOD MOON TONIGHT!
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🌕 Why It Turns Red
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A total lunar eclipse happens when Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, blocking direct sunlight. But some light bends through our atmosphere. The blue light gets scattered away, while the red and orange wavelengths curve into Earth’s shadow and light up the Moon.

That’s Rayleigh Scattering. Basically every sunrise and sunset on Earth projected onto the Moon at once.

The shade can vary from copper to deep blood red depending on dust and atmospheric conditions. No two eclipses look exactly the same. Even the Moon refuses to be predictable.

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🕰 Perth Timing (AWST)
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Respectable evening viewing for once:

• Partial begins: 5:50 pm
• Moonrise: 6:43 pm (already partially eclipsed)
• Totality: 7:04 pm to 8:02 pm
• Ends: 9:17 pm

It may look dim at first while twilight lingers and the Moon is low in the east. As the sky darkens, the red tones will intensify.

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👀 How to Watch
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No special gear needed. Completely safe with the naked eye.

Find a clear eastern horizon. Elevated spots like Kings Park will give you a clean early view.

Binoculars or a telescope will bring out the rich red detail, but even standing in your driveway will do the job.

Step outside, look up, and enjoy Earth casually throwing its shadow across the Moon like it owns the place.

Image : Perth Observatory

24/02/2026

On February 28, a rare planetary alignment will light up the night sky as all the planets appear together in a stunning celestial display 🌌

It’s a special, once-in-a-lifetime sight — the next similar event isn’t expected until 2040, so don’t forget to look up. 🙌🏻

15/02/2026
08/02/2026
It is my pleasure to introduce Jen Ballantyne, who recently opened practice in Subiaco. Please check her website for mor...
31/01/2026

It is my pleasure to introduce Jen Ballantyne, who recently opened practice in Subiaco. Please check her website for more information. Jen's practice is based on multifaceted training and expertise, understanding of neurodivergence and lived experience, as well her innate kindness and compassion.
https://www.fiveonecounselling.com.au/

27/01/2026
I got my hands on some beautiful affirmation cards for kids of any age. I could see them used as planned activities, or ...
23/01/2026

I got my hands on some beautiful affirmation cards for kids of any age. I could see them used as planned activities, or daily positive discussion around the dinner table. They also come with a little and very informative booklet explaining the science behind positivity, affirmations and cognitive restructuring.

Cloaked Peacock Publishing creates psychology-informed, soul-led affirmation decks, journals and creative wellbeing tools for children and adults. Designed to support calm, confidence, resilience and self-connection through mindful words, art, intention, and spiritual connection.

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Paediatric and family psychiatry

Dr Stefan has worked as a child psychiatrist in hospital and community settings in metropolitan and regional WA, including Princess Margaret Hospital, Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and the Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders Services in Joondalup and Murdoch. She was a Clinical Senior Lecturer with the University of Western Australia for many years and remains involved in teaching and mentoring of medical students, postgraduate teaching and examination of psychiatrists and pediatricians in training.

Dr Stefan has special interest in school age children with complex presentations, taking a holistic approach to patient care. She values collaborative work with paediatricians, psychologists, schools and families to provide patients with the best possible service.