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.

23/04/2026

This quote summarises parenting very well:

“What we ultimately want for our children is agency—the ability to own their choices. But while they’re still developing, their capacity to regulate impulses and manage powerful influences is limited. So as parents, we’re juggling protection with preparation.
The goal isn’t to control them forever—it’s to help them grow into responsibility. That means reasoning with them, not bludgeoning them with our views. We meet in the middle, look at the information together, and guide them toward wise decisions.”

These cute Monsters may provide a less threatening way to talk about feelings and challenges.
16/04/2026

These cute Monsters may provide a less threatening way to talk about feelings and challenges.

What many people don’t realize about autism…

Autism isn’t just what’s visible.

It’s the sensory challenges, communication barriers, and daily adjustments families navigate behind the scenes.

For parents, it often means becoming advocates, educators, and full-time support systems, all at once.

At Apex Social, we believe families deserve support that truly understands these realities. That’s why our Apex Care Professionals are experienced to provide meaningful, in-home support for children with diverse needs.

Learn how we support families every day:
👉 www.apex-social.com

14/04/2026

Posting pictures of your children online may seem harmless, but research shows it can have long-lasting consequences. By age 13, the average child has more than 1,300 photos of themselves shared on the internet, almost none with their consent.

The risks are far broader than the typical “stranger danger” warnings. These photos can be used in ways parents never intended, from digital profiling and social media tracking to potential exposure in data breaches or targeted advertising. Once an image is online, it can be nearly impossible to remove, creating a permanent digital footprint for your child.

Experts recommend thinking carefully before sharing images, adjusting privacy settings, and limiting the number of personal photos posted. Encouraging children to participate in decisions about what is shared helps teach digital responsibility and respect for their own online presence. Parents can also monitor online activity and use secure platforms that prioritize privacy to protect their child’s identity.

Being mindful of online sharing practices is crucial for protecting children’s safety, privacy, and future digital identity. Understanding the potential impact of posting photos early can help families make smarter choices and avoid unintended consequences in an increasingly connected world.

With cold and flu season started, it's a good time to review handwashing ; the best protection we have. I liked the sugg...
03/04/2026

With cold and flu season started, it's a good time to review handwashing ; the best protection we have. I liked the suggestion of singing ourselves happy birthday...

From AIM Therapy:
01/04/2026

From AIM Therapy:

As the holidays approach, we're thrilled to offer an enriching and fun-filled opportunity for the child you support to learn, grow, and make new friends. Our specially curated holiday program is designed to engage school-age children in a variety of creative and developmental activities. Our playful...

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. 🙌🏻

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