Infancy to adolescence

Children’s care

Some families come to us with a specific worry – a milestone that hasn’t arrived, a behaviour that’s hard to navigate, a symptom that won’t settle. Others are looking for a second opinion, or simply for someone who will take the time to listen and explain properly.

Our paediatricians care for children of all ages, with particular depth in development and behaviour.

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What makes Nest different

The comprehensive, development-focused care you’d expect from a major public developmental service – privately, without the long waits.

Real developmental expertise

Paediatricians with particular depth in development and behaviour, and experience from the Gold Coast’s Child Development Service.

We look at the whole child

We don’t treat a symptom in isolation. Everyday foundations shape how children develop, so we build them into every plan.

Bulk-billed second opinions

When you’d value another specialist’s view, our second-opinion consults are bulk-billed – cost should never stand in the way.

The foundations of every plan

Sleep, nutrition, activity, environment and family shape development and behaviour. Medical care is one considered part of the plan – never a quick fix.

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How we can help your child

Considered care through childhood – and a calm, judgement-free space for families looking for clear answers and a steady plan.

Developmental assessment

How your child is growing, moving, communicating and learning – including formal assessment for autism (ASD) and ADHD.

Behaviour & regulation

Sleep, feeding and settling in the early years, through to attention and regulation as children grow.

General paediatrics

Growth and nutrition, recurring illnesses, allergies, tummy and toileting troubles – and the many questions of raising a child.

Bulk-billed second opinions

A specialist consult when you’d value a fresh perspective on a diagnosis, medication or approach.

Opening early 2027GP referral needed for a Medicare rebate

What to expect at a developmental assessment

  1. A GP referral

    Ask your GP for a referral to one of our paediatricians – it’s needed for a Medicare rebate – then get in touch to book.

  2. Before the visit

    We send you an intake form, and may ask for information from you and your child’s teacher ahead of time.

  3. The assessment

    An unhurried 60-minute appointment with your child and family.

  4. Follow-up and report

    A planned follow-up to talk through findings and next steps, with a written report for you and, with your consent, others involved in your child’s care.

More about each service

The details of each service – what it covers, and what it costs.

  • How your child is growing, moving, communicating and learning – including developmental delay and concerns, and formal assessment for autism (ASD) and ADHD.

  • Support for the behavioural and emotional questions of childhood – from sleep, feeding and settling in the early years, to attention, regulation and the challenges that emerge as children grow.

  • Everyday childhood health – growth and nutrition, common and recurring illnesses, allergies, tummy and toileting troubles, and the many questions of raising a child.

  • A considered consult when you’d value another specialist perspective – with time to understand the full picture and talk through your options. Our second-opinion consults are bulk-billed, so there’s no cost barrier to a fresh set of eyes.

  • We’ll confirm our Nest Children’s fees in early 2027. As a rough guide, most families can expect to pay around $220–$285 per consult after their Medicare rebate, and less if Medicare’s higher rebates apply to your family that year. Second-opinion consults are bulk-billed. We’ll always confirm the cost with you at booking, and we lodge your Medicare claim for you.

    A GP referral isn’t required to be seen, but is needed to claim a Medicare rebate. Our Fees page has more on how it all works.

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Where to start

Children’s appointments

Nest Children’s begins welcoming families in early 2027. You’re warmly invited to register your interest now – registered families will be offered appointments first as our books open. A GP or specialist referral isn’t required to be seen, though one is needed if you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate.

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Referring a patient

As Nest Children’s opens, we’ll welcome referrals for developmental, behavioural, medical and second-opinion paediatric care, via Medical Objects, Halaxy or email. We offer a comprehensive approach – integrating sleep, nutrition and behavioural support with thoughtful medical management.

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