Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services

Get to know Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services

From Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services's website.

• Our approach

  Millstream provides comprehensive, individualised services across multiple disciplines including psychology, paediatric medicine, speech pathology and occupational therapy. Sessions follow gold standard assessment processes that adhere to national guidelines and include consultations within the child's everyday settings such as daycare or school. The team works collaboratively to link clinicians with specialists and schools, ensuring that support strategies align across different environments. For therapy, clinicians offer evidence-based approaches to help children with emotional regulation, behaviour management and mental health concerns. The focus is on developing self-management and coping skills while supporting both the child and their family through the therapeutic process.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to care at Millstream, with clinicians working collaboratively with parents and carers throughout the assessment and therapy process. The team gathers information from families about how their child functions at home and in the community. Clinicians link with schools and other specialists to align multi-contextual strategies, ensuring consistent support across home, school and other settings. Parents are supported as partners in their child's care, with a focus on developing practical strategies they can use to manage behaviour and emotions and support their child's wellbeing. The service provides an emotionally safe and confidential space for families to explore their experiences and goals.

• Meet the team

  Millstream has an experienced multidisciplinary team that includes a paediatrician, clinical psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists. Team members hold relevant professional qualifications and accreditation through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The paediatrician provides medical assessment and can serve as a Lead Practitioner for diagnostic evaluations when needed. Psychologists are trained in neurodevelopmental assessment and evidence-based therapy approaches. Speech pathologists contribute specialist assessment for communication and language concerns, while occupational therapists support functional skills and everyday activities.

• Your first visit

  At the initial appointment, families can expect a comprehensive assessment process that follows gold standard national guidelines. The assessment may include visits to the child's daycare or school to gather information about how the child functions in everyday settings. The team gathers information to understand the child's strengths, challenges and support needs across multiple contexts. The specific nature of the assessment depends on the reason for referral—whether for neurodevelopmental evaluation (autism, ADHD, learning difficulties), emotional wellbeing or other concerns. After assessment, the clinicians work to align recommendations with schools and other specialists involved in the child's care.