Owner & Tutor: Dr Samantha Hornery Dr Samantha Hornery has been providing tutoring services in Sydney’s southern suburbs for over 20 years, with a focus on children who find learning difficult, perhaps due to concerns such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or ADHD. Samantha provides an initial assessment and an individualised weekly program from her Oatley premises. Assessments can be arranged on their own, without ongoing sessions, as well as consultancy support in areas including ways technology can empower learning outcomes.
Owner & Tutor: Dr Samantha Hornery Dr Samantha Hornery has been providing tutoring services in Sydney’s southern suburbs for over 20 years, with a focus on children who find learning difficult, perhaps due to concerns such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or ADHD. Samantha provides an initial assessment and an individualised weekly program from her Oatley premises. Assessments can be arranged on their own, without ongoing sessions, as well as consultancy support in areas including ways technology can empower learning outcomes.
Dr Sangeeta Garg is a Consultant Paediatrician FRACP, FCP (SA), DTM&H, DCH, MBBS in Blacktown, NSW, Australia. Sangeeta finds every aspect of Paediatrics fascinating. Her special interests are developmental and behavioural paediatrics, Autism, ADHD, enuresis, allergy and asthma, cardiology, growth, and other endocrine disorders, weight management, diabetes, reflux, and other infant feeding issues. Sangeeta aims to provide compassionate, caring and knowledgeable care to all the children and families she comes in contact with. Sangeeta’s work ethic is from her Alma Mater- Christian Medical College, Vellore in India. The basis of her rich knowledge of organic pathology is the grueling training she received in the battlefields of Soweto in Johannesburg in the days when continuous 30-Hour Shifts were the norm. Sangeeta’s expertise in ADHD, Autism and behavioral difficulties in children was gained in her work in Brisbane and Dubbo. Her notable teachers in child psychology have been her own two daughters. Sangeeta speaks fluent English, Hindi and can understand Urdu and Punjabi. She also knows a few words of Tamil from her years in Vellore. Sangeeta’s passions are children- helping to make their lives better and to help their parents improve their children’s lives. Sangeeta is also an advocate for children...
Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan - Paediatric Occupational Therapy Sydney Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan PhD; BAppSc(OT)Hons, is an occupational therapist who specialises in helping children with ADHD develop their social, play and friendship skills. She is passionate about helping children improve these skills. Sarah can help them form positive connections with their peers, parents, siblings and teachers. She will also help them participate in all aspects of their school setting. Sarah provides intervention to children in their homes and schools (and online). She will tailor the intervention provided based on the latest research evidence, your child's needs and family circumstances. Sarah also works at the University of Sydney. She has spent over 10 years researching the play and social skills of children with ADHD and how parents and peers can support children in developing these important life skills. She also offers consultations, where parents can ask general questions about ADHD, where goals for your child and family can be discussed and where Sarah can direct you to services and professionals who can assist you further.
Dr Sarinda de Silva MBBCh BAO (Hons) (Ireland), FRANZCP is an Australian trained consultant psychiatrist and fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He completed his undergraduate medical training at the Royal of College of Surgeons in Ireland and has worked as a doctor in Australia & Singapore. He currently works in full time private practice at the St.Leonard's clinic in Sydney. There, he offers appointments at their consulting suites. He is passionate about treating Adult ADHD and is a member of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association. Dr de Silva has experience in the field of adult psychiatry for over 10 years. He previously worked in the North Sydney Central Coast public hospitals. For referrals please arrange for a GP to fax a referral first to 9433 3572. Contact Northside Consulting Suites after on: (02) 9433 3707 to follow up on the outcome of the referral
Dr. Alison Poulton, Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Sydney Medical School, Nepean and The University of Sydney Alison is a paediatrician specialising in treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She studied medicine at Girton College Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital London, qualifying in 1982. Dr Poulton trained in paediatrics in Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham UK before migrating to Australia. She completed her advanced training in Melbourne and Sydney and gained the FRACP in 1993. Alison works at Nepean Hospital, at Penrith Child and Youth Mental Health Service and in private practice in Penrith and has raised a family of four children. Click here to see her website
Dr. Blessy John-Denny MBBS DCH FRACP (Gen Paed) FRACP (PEM) MPH MHM Hello, my name is Blessy. I am a children’s specialist and also a paediatric emergency physician. For over a decade, I invested in learning paediatric conditions that required immediate attention as well as community based comprehensive care at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. Along the way, I gained my dual fellowships in Paediatrics and Child Health and Paediatric Emergency Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. I also acquired a Master of Public Health and a Master of Health Management from UNSW. SPECIALTY General Paediatrician Paediatric Emergency Physician AREA OF INTEREST Adolescent Health Behavioural, ADHD, Autism (ASD), Anxiety & learning difficulties General paediatrics - Asthma, Eczema, poor growth & sleep & newborn care I look forward to a child and family focussed collaboration with you at Holistic Paediatrics. Check out the website here
Dr. Drake is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and holds a certificate in Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry. Using a recovery-oriented and strengths-based approach, Dr. Drake provides holistic and collaborative evidence-based treatment with an educational and trauma-informed lens. Dr. Drake completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Newcastle and the University of Oslo, before completing a Master of Medicine from the University of Sydney. He has worked as a general medical doctor at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and completed his psychiatry specialist training at several hospitals including the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, and the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. He has held academic teaching appointments at the University of New South Wales and the University of Newcastle and has published peer-reviewed research in the field of Traumatic Brain Injuries. Dr. Drake works in the interface between general medicine and psychiatry and has experience in managing a range of general psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders and illnesses. He also has several years of experience working in the primary care sector alongside General Practitioners doing general paediatric and adult medicine in both metropolitan and rural/remote settings.
Dr. Veronica Harris Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner BA (Hons), DClinPsy, PGDip, MAPS, MCCP, MAAFT, BCN Veronica is the Founder and Director of the Child & Family Counselling Clinic. With over 30 years experience working with children, young people and families, she has a solid understanding of child development and the challenges associated with parenting and family life. She is a highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, family therapist and parent educator. Veronica has extensive experience in supporting children and young people with managing mood and emotions (including anxiety & low mood), behavioural difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. She supports parents in parenting and managing developmental milestones. She has a special interest and experience in: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioural difficulties, parenting support and skills building, developing resilience and problem solving strategies, trauma, visible difference and disfigurement including cleft lip, cranio facial conditions, burns, vitiligo, eczema Veronica draws on a range of intervention strategies including: Cognitive behavioural therapy Mindfulness based therapies Relationship based approaches including attachment theory (she is a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator), democratic, guidance based & collaborative parenting approaches Family therapy and family-based interventions Solution focused brief therapy Narrative therapy Neurofeedback (also called EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy) Experience: Veronica...
Dr. Veronica Harris Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner BA (Hons), DClinPsy, PGDip, MAPS, MCCP, MAAFT, BCN Veronica is the Founder and Director of the Child & Family Counselling Clinic. With over 30 years experience working with children, young people and families, she has a solid understanding of child development and the challenges associated with parenting and family life. She is a highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, family therapist and parent educator. Veronica has extensive experience in supporting children and young people with managing mood and emotions (including anxiety & low mood), behavioural difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. She supports parents in parenting and managing developmental milestones. She has a special interest and experience in: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioural difficulties, parenting support and skills building, developing resilience and problem solving strategies, trauma, visible difference and disfigurement including cleft lip, cranio facial conditions, burns, vitiligo, eczema Veronica draws on a range of intervention strategies including: Cognitive behavioural therapy Mindfulness based therapies Relationship based approaches including attachment theory (she is a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator), democratic, guidance based & collaborative parenting approaches Family therapy and family-based interventions Solution focused brief therapy Narrative therapy Neurofeedback (also called EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy) Experience: Veronica...
Dragana Ana Kardum BCouns, GradDip RelatCouns, PACFA Counsellor for Individuals, Couples and Families Therapeutic Approach Integrates the solution focused and family systems insight. Focuses on the strength base for positive change. Specialisation in Narrative, Art, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Helping you to find inner peace, clarity and solutions. Counselling services offered to female, male and LGBTI people to address grief and loss, relationship issues, life stress and transitions, family conflict, illness and disability. 8 years of working experience in individual and group therapy. Registered - Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - PACFA Number 24530 Medibank Service Provider Discount for carers and pensioners
I offer screening assessments using standardised and diagnostic tools that are designed to identify students ‘at risk’ of reading and maths failure. Parents receive a short 5-page report detailing the outcome, referrals to allied professionals and brief recommendations for learning support staff at school. I then provide comprehensive educational assessments for students that have completed targeted literacy and/or numeracy intervention either at school or with an allied professional. These assessments formally identify specific learning differences, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Parents receive a detailed 25-page report and personalised feedback (via email, phone call or face-to-face) to ensure that they leave ready and empowered to advocate for their child’s learning needs. During my 5 years of specialising in the assessment and identification of learning differences, I have built partnerships with several allied professionals who have the qualifications and skills to help students and their families. Alistair Howitt-Marshall Psychologist MPsych (Ed&Dev), BAPsych(Hons) Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) Australian Dyslexia Association Allied Professional Medicare Provider No: 4394242T
EarlyEd is an early intervention service for children and their families, delivering all the services they need including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behaviour support and special education. For over 40 years, as a not for profit organisation, Early Ed have been supporting families across Northern and Western Sydney. Our teams have specialised early intervention skills as well as discipline specific skills to help them assess, set goals and provide interventions that will support the child as a whole as well as their family and community. Our teams of intervention staff work together with families, preschools and childcare to find ways to support children to be ready to learn. Early Ed plan and deliver support in ways that meet the individual needs and interests of each child and family. By creating a team around each child with their family, we take a holistic approach to support, prioritise areas needing support and then work side by side to achieve the best outcomes. For the young child Early Ed has professionals who specialise in supporting early development, inclusion in preschool and transitioning children to school. A team of professionals also specialise in supporting the needs of school-aged children at home, in the community...
EarlyEd is an early intervention service for children and their families, delivering all the services they need including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behaviour support and special education. For over 40 years, as a not for profit organisation, Early Ed have been supporting families across Northern and Western Sydney. Our teams have specialised early intervention skills as well as discipline specific skills to help them assess, set goals and provide interventions that will support the child as a whole as well as their family and community. Our teams of intervention staff work together with families, preschools and childcare to find ways to support children to be ready to learn. Early Ed plan and deliver support in ways that meet the individual needs and interests of each child and family. By creating a team around each child with their family, we take a holistic approach to support, prioritise areas needing support and then work side by side to achieve the best outcomes. For the young child Early Ed has professionals who specialise in supporting early development, inclusion in preschool and transitioning children to school. A team of professionals also specialise in supporting the needs of school-aged children at home, in the community...
EarlyEd is an early intervention service for children and their families, delivering all the services they need including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behaviour support and special education. For over 40 years, as a not for profit organisation, Early Ed have been supporting families across Northern and Western Sydney. Our teams have specialised early intervention skills as well as discipline specific skills to help them assess, set goals and provide interventions that will support the child as a whole as well as their family and community. Our teams of intervention staff work together with families, preschools and childcare to find ways to support children to be ready to learn. Early Ed plan and deliver support in ways that meet the individual needs and interests of each child and family. By creating a team around each child with their family, we take a holistic approach to support, prioritise areas needing support and then work side by side to achieve the best outcomes. For the young child Early Ed has professionals who specialise in supporting early development, inclusion in preschool and transitioning children to school. A team of professionals also specialise in supporting the needs of school-aged children at home, in the community...
EarlyEd is an early intervention service for children and their families, delivering all the services they need including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behaviour support and special education. For over 40 years, as a not for profit organisation, Early Ed have been supporting families across Northern and Western Sydney. Our teams have specialised early intervention skills as well as discipline specific skills to help them assess, set goals and provide interventions that will support the child as a whole as well as their family and community. Our teams of intervention staff work together with families, preschools and childcare to find ways to support children to be ready to learn. Early Ed plan and deliver support in ways that meet the individual needs and interests of each child and family. By creating a team around each child with their family, we take a holistic approach to support, prioritise areas needing support and then work side by side to achieve the best outcomes. For the young child Early Ed has professionals who specialise in supporting early development, inclusion in preschool and transitioning children to school. A team of professionals also specialise in supporting the needs of school-aged children at home, in the community...
EarlyEd is an early intervention service for children and their families, delivering all the services they need including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behaviour support and special education. For over 40 years, as a not for profit organisation, Early Ed have been supporting families across Northern and Western Sydney. Our teams have specialised early intervention skills as well as discipline specific skills to help them assess, set goals and provide interventions that will support the child as a whole as well as their family and community. Our teams of intervention staff work together with families, preschools and childcare to find ways to support children to be ready to learn. Early Ed plan and deliver support in ways that meet the individual needs and interests of each child and family. By creating a team around each child with their family, we take a holistic approach to support, prioritise areas needing support and then work side by side to achieve the best outcomes. For the young child Early Ed has professionals who specialise in supporting early development, inclusion in preschool and transitioning children to school. A team of professionals also specialise in supporting the needs of school-aged children at home, in the community...
Louise Kissane - Founder of Earth School Earth School offers meditation, creativity and nature-based experiences to students and staff within the school system and to parents and children after school and in school holidays. Louise has been teaching children and teens for over 25 years in her role as a PD/H/PE teacher and is the mother of 2 young adults. The tools of meditation, creativity and time in nature offer us the opportunity to find balance, restore connection to ourselves, develop emotional awareness and resilience, reduce stress and anxiety levels, promoting calm and focus. All this supports us to grow and thrive as individuals within our families, communities and the wider world to which we belong. Louise offers workshops and classes for children, teenagers and adults Children, Teens and Families The Wellbeing Treasure Chest: An 8-week Meditation and Social/Emotional Learning Program for children. Strong Roots – Tall Trees: A 5 week social and emotional learning journey using creativity and meditation to integrate 5 foundational qualities of wellbeing for children in K-6. Family Trees is our full day program for parents and children that allow parents to experience the Strong Roots -Tall Trees program with their child and to support them...
Elanora Heights Medical Practice was founded by husband and wife, Dr Tom Hogan and Dr Laura Lum. They are passionate about total health and optimal wellbeing and remain dedicated to considering both how to treat symptoms while also investigating the underlying cause of the many health issues prevalent in modern society. We are dedicated to honest, open-minded healthcare drawing on traditional values in combination with the latest practices to compliment care. Our state of the art facilities allow the delivery of modern care in a welcoming setting. Dr Laura Lum - Director Dr Tom Hogan - Medical Director
Full Time Martial Arts And Fitness Centre based in Minchinbury, Sydney owned by Master Bren Foster ELITE provides our Members with world class Martial arts. ELITE also offer's Free Running, Parkour, Tricking and Tumbling on our Olympic Style Sprung Floor. Our Centre is state of the Art. Our Martial arts instructors are ALL world class and Australian Champion's that have represented Australia many times. Check out their Facebook page here
Emma Sternberg Holistic Kinesiologist Emma Sternberg holds a Bachelor of Health Science(Complementary Medicine) through Charles Sturt University and an Advanced Diploma of Health Science and a Diploma of Mind Body Medicine from The College of Complementary Medicine. She is also a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society and a past President of the Integrative Complementary Medicine Association. Kinesiology became a passion of Emma’s over 15 years ago when she saw the the changes it brought her brother who had facial tics. Kinesiology not only stopped the tics but improved his self-confidence. Once Emma started the Kinesiology course she was prompted to start questioning herself, it was through this that she learnt first hand the value of kinesiology. Kinesiology not only delves into the true cause of an issue, it brings a sense of understanding to many unknowns in ones life and you think to yourself- ah-ha! thats why I reacted that way or thats why my back is painful! Having that understanding allows you to move on, a little lighter than before. In each session Emma’s aim is to empower her clients to discover more about themselves and to help them to move through life with more ease and happiness....
EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) is a NFP Organisation led by parents with lived experience of teens in crisis. EPIC was founded in 2021 as a result of the isolation and powerlessness experienced when parents and carers were faced with young people facing mental health challenges including ADHD or choosing challenging behaviours. EPIC is a safe, non-judgmental community building support platform offering peer-peer support, education and sharing through an inclusive cultural lens. EPIC acknowledges that it is a frightening, lonely and very worrying period for parents/carers and families when their child is facing challenges. Our team seeks to support community recovery and capacity building for parents/carers and families of young people by providing a supportive community that is focused on well being and connectedness.
EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) is a NFP Organisation led by parents with lived experience of teens in crisis. EPIC was founded in 2021 as a result of the isolation and powerlessness experienced when parents and carers were faced with young people facing mental health challenges including ADHD or choosing challenging behaviours. EPIC is a safe, non-judgmental community building support platform offering peer-peer support, education and sharing through an inclusive cultural lens. EPIC acknowledges that it is a frightening, lonely and very worrying period for parents/carers and families when their child is facing challenges. Our team seeks to support community recovery and capacity building for parents/carers and families of young people by providing a supportive community that is focused on well being and connectedness.
EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) is a NFP Organisation led by parents with lived experience of teens in crisis. EPIC was founded in 2021 as a result of the isolation and powerlessness experienced when parents and carers were faced with young people facing mental health challenges including ADHD or choosing challenging behaviours. EPIC is a safe, non-judgmental community building support platform offering peer-peer support, education and sharing through an inclusive cultural lens. EPIC acknowledges that it is a frightening, lonely and very worrying period for parents/carers and families when their child is facing challenges. Our team seeks to support community recovery and capacity building for parents/carers and families of young people by providing a supportive community that is focused on well being and connectedness.
