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Hills Paediatrics, Suite 309, Building B/20 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista, Sydney (2025)

28/09/2024

Hills Paediatrics is excited to welcome Dr Clara Chu, a General Practitioner with a keen interest in preventative health care.

Clara finds real joy in her work when she sees her patients improve their physical and mental health, which in turn brings happiness and vitality to their lives. Her consultations focus on lifestyle as medicine, and she is excited to collaborate with Hills Pediatrics to assist parents to be the best version of themselves, so that they can bring up their children to their fullest potential.

Clara graduated from her medical studies at the University of Sydney and has been working in General Practice since 2006. Since discovering the use of lifestyle as medicine, she has been training intensely to learn how she can empower her patients to optimise their health in a holistic way.

Clara’s qualification includes BMedSci (Hons), MBBS (USyd), DCH, FRACGP, FASLM, HCANZA Accredited Health Coach

Child Health, Development and Wellbeing Consultancy & Coaching

02/03/2024

Hills Paediatrics is excited to introduce Marcus Tripodi, Registered Psychologist, with experience as a School Psychologist within the NSW Department of Education since 2018. Marcus conducts comprehensive cognitive and academic assessments including WAIS-IV, WISC-V, and WPPSI-IV and WIAT-III.

Marcus has seen patients at Hills Paediatrics since 2021, his availability was limited in the last year as he was studying a Master of Clinical Psychology (Post registration) to be endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist.

Marcus is endorsed by AHPRA, is Medicare-registered and can see clients who have NDIS funding (plan and self-managed) for psychological services.

Marcus has appointments Mondays fortnightly.

If you would like to make an appointment with Marcus or would like more information about the services he provides, please contact our practice on 9052 1889 or info@hillspaediatrics.com.au.

26/10/2023

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 - 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗽𝗮

Dr Phyllis Bogopa is an experienced Paediatrician and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with extensive experience in both general paediatrics and developmental/behavioural paediatrics.

After receiving her primary medical degree in Republic of Ireland, she then completed paediatric specialist training through The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Dr Phyllis sees children from birth to adolescence with a variety of medical and neurodevelopmental conditions or for general health checks.

She has special interest in and commonly manages the following conditions:

• Newborns/infants with growth and feeding difficulties
• Continence including bedwetting, daytime wetting and constipation
• Neurodevelopmental conditions including developmental delay, ADHD and autism
spectrum disorder
• Lifestyle paediatrics for general health/growth and wellness checks

She consults in 3 locations: Hills Paediatrics (Bella Vista), Norwest General Practice (Bella Vista) and The George Centre (Gledswood Hills).

She is a VMO at Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital (Katoomba) and The George Centre (Gledswood Hills).

If you would like to make an appointment with Dr Phyllis or would like more information on the services she can provide, please contact our practice on 9052 1889.

25/10/2023

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Bandanna Day is on 30 October, Canteen will once again be fundraising to help young people impacted by cancer.

This year they challenge you to take on a hair dare!
Cut your hair
Colour your hair
Or cover your head with one of Canteen's awesome bandannas!

Join the movement to support young people whose lives have been affected by cancer. To learn more or get involved visit www.bandannaday.org.au

23/10/2023

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 - 𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲

The Children’s Week National Theme for 2023 is based on UNCRC Article 31: All Children have the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.

Activities for families and children in NSW are held across all regions celebrating Children's Week. Check with your local council or your neighbourhood centre to find out what is on in your region.

18/10/2023

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀

School is back and so are lunchboxes!
A healthy, balanced lunchbox is important for a child’s development and wellbeing and for creating healthy habits.

Here are some lunchbox ideas to take the stress out of the morning school rush.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲: Carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, baby cucumbers, capsicums, leafy greens, berries, grapes, kiwi fruit, bananas or sliced apple.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻: Greek yoghurt, hard-boiled eggs, chickpeas, hummus, tuna, salmon or chicken

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: Wholegrain bread or wraps, wholegrain pasta, brown rice, or crackers

𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆: Cheese sticks or yoghurt

Most importantly, don’t forget hydration! Water in a refillable drink bottle.

Be creative, make it colourful & make it fun!

16/10/2023

𝟲 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬

Physical health is important for emotional health and exercise can have significant benefits.

Exercise can help children to:

» Self-regulate and get the body and brain to calm down and resettle
» Improve focus and learning
» Improve sleep and energy levels
» Build self-esteem when they experience success in an area they love.
» Lift up mood as physical activity helps release the body’s “happy chemicals”
» Develop their social skills as well as peer and family connections

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:

Keep it fun and enjoyable. Exercise does not have to be scheduled, structured and expensive; backyard games, home family dance sessions, play in the park are a few examples.

Competitive team sports are not for every child and children's interests change over time.

Make it a family affair, that way it doubles up with emotionally connecting with your child, their siblings, grandparents, and extended family.

10/10/2023

Hills Paediatrics are excited to announce
Dr Hina Abbasi, Consultant Paediatrician has joined our team.

Dr Hina Abbasi is a General Paediatrician and fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physician (RACP). She has over 15 years of experience working as Paediatrician in Australia and overseas. She is multilingual and can consult in English, Urdu, and Sindhi.

Dr Abbasi has special interest in various aspects of general paediatrics.

Her special interests are:

• Medical presentation i.e., Asthma, abdominal pain, and constipation
• Newborns - growth and development
• Developmental and behavioural disorders
• Working with chronic complex medical presentations

She has trained at Children’s Hospital Westmead. She currently works as a staff specialist at Wollongong Hospital and Visiting Medical Officer at Nepean Hospital.

Dr Abbasi is an advocate for adopting evidence-based methods and enjoys supporting and educating families to achieve the best possible outcome for children and young people.

Dr Abbasi is available for consultations on Wednesdays. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr Abbasi or would like more information about the services she can provide, please contact our practice on 9052 1889.

02/10/2023

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 - '𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'

5 ways to support your child/young person's emotional wellbeing:

1. Creating a safe and loving home environment. Make the home a place where there is open communication but taking care about serious family issues such as major health issues, marital problems or financial issues as these may worry some children.

2. "A family that plays together stays together". Simplistic as it may sound, this is a powerful tool to create family togetherness and a sense of belonging.

3. "A family that eats together stays together". Strong bonds are made when we share a meal and share the day's experiences.

4. Recognise effort as well as achievement and give praise when appropriate. Show interest in your child's interests, activities and friendships.

5. Recognise when professional help is needed and support your child/young person through this process as it can be overwhelming to speak to unfamiliar people about feelings.

28/09/2023

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗲)

Physical activity helps infants with their overall health and wellbeing and reaching their developmental milestones.

It is recommended that infants participate in supervised interactive floor-based play in safe environments from birth.

This may include:

> reaching and grasping
> pushing and pulling
> crawling
> For those not yet mobile, at least 30 minutes of tummy time spread throughout the day during awake periods

Remember to keep it fun, stimulating and engaging! Use 30 minutes as minimum guide however more is better!

25/09/2023

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 - 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲

Sleep is important for a child’s overall health, development, and wellbeing.

Children can sometimes have trouble getting to and staying asleep.

Many factors influence a child’s sleep including bedtime routine, sleep environment, diet, and physical activity.

Promoting good sleep habits like having a routine and making some small lifestyle changes may alleviate some of the difficulties.

- Allowing about an hour of quiet time for your child to wind down for sleep, with reduced noise, light (including screens) and activity before bed.

- Adjust the room temperature (if possible) so that your child is comfortable in their room.

- If possible, avoid eating too close to bedtime and avoid caffeinated, sugary or high energy foods and drinks.

- Day time physical activity and exposure to natural light promotes tiredness at night and allows your child to get a fuller sleep. It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

Sleep issues may also be caused by underlying illnesses, health conditions or anxiety for which you may need to talk with you GP or Paediatrician, particularly if sleep problems persist or worsen.

06/08/2023

Hills Paediatrics are excited to announce Mr Chris Hardwick, Clinical Psychologist, has joined our team from Tuesday 11 July 2023.

Chris is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked for the last 25 years with children, adolescents and families with mental health and neurodevelopmental concerns.

He has worked in both acute and extended care settings within the community, in hospital and in various psychiatric and child protection settings in Sydney and overseas. Chris’s experience also includes 19 years in various specialist Paediatric clinical teams in The Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Chris has a particular interest in working with children and teenagers who are experiencing challenges associated with neurodevelopmental conditions.

His approach is child, parent, and family inclusive, and he adopts a multimodal approach tailored to suit the specific support needs of the child and family.

Chris has appointments available on Tuesdays. He is endorsed by AHPRA as a Clinical Psychologist, is Medicare-registered and can see clients who have NDIS funding for psychological services.

If you would like to make an appointment with Chris or would like more information about the services he can provide, please contact our practice on 9052 1889.

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