Dr Yolanda Arduca is one of the Directors of Complete Children’s Health. Dr Arduca holds an honours degree as a Bachelor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Monash University and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
She worked as a consulting doctor for the Royal Children’s Hospital, particularly involved with the Plagiocephaly clinic until 2016 when her focus shifted to her growing private practice in both Keilor and Moonee Ponds.
Dr Arduca’s has a variety of general paediatric interests including autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental paediatrics, including ADHD, learning difficulties and developmental paediatrics. She also enjoys working and helping parents with unsettled babies, fussy eating, obesity, allergies, eczema, asthma, adolescent issues, and mental health issues. Her work also includes children who have asthma, allergies and obesity.
Dr Arduca has also spent many years working with the craniofacial team at the Royal Childrens Hospital seeing children with a variety of issues.
Outside work, Dr Arduca is a busy mother of three, although 2 are now young adults and two toy poodles. When time permits, she has many interests. She loves to travel and shop, read a good book, go for long walks, or just sit and watch a good series with the poodles on her lap.
Dr Brooke Harcourt – Paediatric and Maternal Dietitian
Working out of CCH in Keilor, DR Brooke Harcourt is a Paediatric and Maternal Dietitian with Family Dietetics.
Brooke believes in working with children and their families to develop personalised and attainable nutrition goals. Brooke has advanced training in feeding therapies including the SOS feeding method and working with children with ASD, and lactation counselling.
Paediatric dietitians may work individually or part of a multidisciplinary team depending on your child’s condition.
Clinical Interests and Experience
All paediatric conditions requiring nutrition and dietetic therapy. Brooke helps manage a broad range of conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents, including:
INFANTS
Poor growth/ Failure to thrive /Weight faltering
Healthy growth curve establishment
Introduction of solid foods
Fussy eating
Food sensitivities/intolerance/allergies
Breastfeeding and Lactation counselling
Weaning/Formula introduction counselling
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Fussy eating and Moderate-Severe Food Restriction Disorders
Diabetes and endocrinology conditions
Autistic spectrum disorders and behavioural disorders
Overweight and obesity including Polycystic ovary syndrome and Genetic obesity syndromes
Gastrointestinal conditions including Coeliac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Developmental Conditions including Cerebral palsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Eating disorders
Childhood Cancers
At your initial appointment, Brooke will assess: your child’s growth, eating patterns and habits, sleeping patterns, full dietary intake, daily activity levels, current medical condition and medical history. Goals for nutrition therapy are developed together with the family and any other relevant medical professionals and progress is evaluated each visit.
Appointments with a dietitian are available with or without a referral.
Funding for dietetics consultation may be available via;
National Disability Insurance Scheme, speak to your plan manager about this.
Medicare via Chronic Disease Management plans, speak to your GP about these.
Private Health Insurance Extra Cover, check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible.
Katherine Gayton is a Clinical Psychologist ( B. Psych, B.AppSci (Psych) (Hons), M.Psych (Clinical) dedicated to supporting children and adolescents aged 4–18 years. She has extensive experience working with young people facing social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges, drawing on her background in hospital, community mental health, and educational settings.
Katherine will be focusing solely on assessments and will be working from our Keilor rooms.
Katherine provides a range of psychological assessments, including:
Cognitive assessments
Educational assessments
Adaptive functioning evaluations
Mental health disorder screeners
Autism assessments
ADHD assessments
Executive functioning assessments
Endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist and a Board-approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), Katherine is committed to working collaboratively with young people, their families, and schools to foster positive outcomes.
Passionate about the long-term benefits of psychological assessments, she takes a strengths-based approach to identifying each individual’s unique abilities while providing tailored recommendations to support personal growth and success.
All referrals should be emailed directly to her at katherine@gaytonpsychology.com, as she will manage her own scheduling.
Renee is a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist with 20 years of experience specialising in the assessment and intervention of children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders, including developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, psychiatric conditions, ADHD, as well as behavioural and learning problems. She primarily works with children aged 3 to 16 years and assesses teenagers and young adults with learning or developmental conditions. Renee will be working the first Tuesday of every month, primarily doing assessments – with a focus on children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Renee is the Director of the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group, which focuses on children with neurodevelopmental disorders and has a Doctorate in Psychology (Neuro), MAPS(CCN). She also works as a Senior Neuropsychologist within the Mental Health Neurodevelopment Clinic at the Royal Children’s Hospital, where she provides assessment, diagnostic opinions, and interventions for children with complex neurodevelopmental disorders.
Renee is a lecturer at Monash University within the Doctoral Clinical Neuropsychology Program, where she teaches the paediatric neuropsychology course curriculum. She has provided expert consultation to government departments, such as Specialist Children’s Services and the Department of Education. Renee also previously coordinated the multidisciplinary Learning Difficulties Clinic and Neurodevelopmental Clinic for the Western Health Network for eight years. She has a long history of working collaboratively with allied health professionals (social work, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy) and school and education systems professionals. Additionally, Renee has conducted information and education sessions for teachers and schools on learning difficulties and intervention strategies.
Renee has previously held the position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre, Melbourne University.
Lisa is a psychologist who works with children and families and has over twenty years of experience. At Complete Children’s Health, she will be offering her services for cognitive & learning assessments.
Lisa has been trained in the gold star Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), which provides autism assessments for children and teens. Cognitive and learning assessments are available to enhance learning outcomes and tailor individual programs. Assessment outcomes offer opportunities for change and understanding inclusive of education recommendations. Lisa has a background in teaching utilising these skills to inform practice.
Lisa engages in animal-assisted therapy with the in-office therapy puppy, Dolly, to support children during their child session – this is available only with pre-assessment discussion and approval.
Lisa is a parent herself and assists families with practical, sound and responsive support throughout the assessment process.
Introducing Mary Speirs, our Senior Speech Pathologist, a seasoned practitioner and compassionate advocate for the language journeys of each paediatric case she undertakes.
In response to the evolving landscape of family needs, Mary strategically shifts her focus towards short-term therapy sessions and providing invaluable parental advice. Her objective is to guide families in deciphering the extent of their child’s challenges and facilitating informed decisions for the way forward.
Mary’s proficiency is particularly notable in the assessment of girls for ASD, as her unique ability to identify ASD in girls sets her apart in the field.
Adding another dimension to her comprehensive approach, Mary conducts parent training sessions through the Hanen Programs. These virtual sessions, conducted over Zoom are NDIS-approved and, empower parents to participate actively in their child’s therapy. Mary’s commitment transcends conventional therapy; it is about fostering understanding and active involvement.
Beyond the confines of our clinic, Mary assumes a crucial role as a local school collaborator, seamlessly integrating assessments and therapies and adeptly navigating the complexities of funding structures.
Mary’s strategic approach, encompassing short-term therapies, expert assessments, and comprehensive support, underscores her commitment to making a profound and lasting impact in the lives she touches.
Samuel holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and brings over eleven years of experience as a paediatric physiotherapist, working in both Egypt and Australia. He specialises in treating children with neurological disorders and motor developmental delays, including but not limited to cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome. Samuel is dedicated to enhancing children’s motor development and helping them achieve their personal goals.
When not at work, Samuel enjoys playing soccer, running, and spending quality time with his family.
Dr Hill in an Otolarynogology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) Consultant in Victoria, Australia. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australasian Society of Otolarynogology-Head and Neck Surgery.
She graduated from medical school with honours in 2008, topping her class in multiple fields. She has completed a research thesis for which she achieved 1st class honours and was a Finalist for Scientific Achiever in the Australian of the Year awards. She worked at Royal Melbourne Hospital as a General Surgeon before completing five years of specialist training in Otolaryngology in Victoria. She has special interests in paediatric surgery, nasal surgery and all forms of ear disease and hearing loss. She is one of the few surgeons in Australia with experience in all forms of surgical hearing restoration, such as cochlear implants.
Dr Hill has completed advanced fellowship training in London’s leading hospitals, including Evelina Children’s Hospital and Guys and St Thomas Trust. During her time with the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust team, the unit was awarded The Sun Newspaper’s Award for their groundbreaking advances in implant technology.
She has been an invited speaker at major international ENT conferences, published more than 20 scientific papers, and delivered more than 25 presentations. For her academic work, she has won multiple scholarships, prizes, and grants, including the Jean-Rogerson Scholarship, the Stein Scholarship, and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Research Grant.
Dr Hill presently holds a public position at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and The Alfred. She has private rooms in Richmond and Moonee Ponds and operates out of Epworth Private Hospital and St Vincent Private Hospital. She has spent the last nine years working in Otolaryngology and is passionate about attention to detail, communication, and patient-centred care.
To book an appointment with Dr. Fiona Hill please call 1300 357 338, or fax your referral to 1300 247 338.
