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Dr Peter Jursevic | Obstetrician Expert | Parents You've Got This

DR PETER 
JURCEVIC

Obstetrician Expert

Peter brings over 26 years of obstetrics and gynecological experience. He specialises in high risk obstetrics and natural birthing practices by providing highly personalised patient centred care.

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drpeterjurcevic.com.au

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Dr Lexi Frydenberg | Paediatrician | Parents You've Got This

DR LEXI FRYDENBERG 

Paediatrician

Dr Lexi is an experienced general paediatrician specialising in the care of children (and their families) from birth-eighteen who experience a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions (or clinical conditions). She is also a passionate educator and mother of 3. 

 

victorianchildrensclinic.com.au

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melanie Courtney | Saftey Expert Kidsafe | Parents You've Got This

MELANIE
COURTNEY 

Safety Expert Kidsafe

Melanie Courtney

Kids Injury Prevention Expert

Chief Executive Officer, Kidsafe Victoria

 

Melanie is dedicated to the prevention of unintentional death and injury to children in the home, on the road and at play. With two active young children herself, Mel strongly believes that all children have the right to grow up in a safe but appropriately challenging environment. 

 

Kidsafe Australia | Keeping Children Safe

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Dr Karola Belton Perinatal Psychologist Expert | Parents You've Got This

DR KAROLA BELTON

Perinatal Psychologist Expert

Dr Karola is a clinical psychologist specialising in perinatal mental heath. She is passionate about supporting women, men and couples across all stages of creating a family, from pre-conception, through pregnancy and early parenting. Her gentle, collaborative approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

 

theclinicalpsychologygroup.com.au

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Deirdre Brandner | Child Psychologist | Parents You've Got This

DEIRDRE
BRANDNER 

Child Psychologist Expert 

Deirdre Brandner has over 30 years experience as a Paediatric Psychologist. Through her private practice she has provided support to thousands of children, adolescents and families. Deirdre is a presenter and expert consultant in parenting & education, and is a regular guest on ABC News Breakfast.

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https://www.deirdrebrandner.com.au/

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DR FALLON COOK & DR LAURA CONWAY

Sleep Experts

Fallon and Laura are co-directors of Infant Sleep Australia and the Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Programs. In clinic Fallon resolves baby, toddler, and preschooler sleep and settling difficulties. Fallon’s postdoctoral research at the Royal Children’s Hospital campus examined paediatric sleep and child development. Laura works closely with families to resolve sleep and settling difficulties in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Laura’s postdoctoral research at the Royal Children’s Hospital campus examined paediatric sleep, parenting, and early language development.

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sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/

Dr Eric  Levi | Ear, Nose, Throat, head and neck Surgeon | Parents You've Got This

DR ERIC
LEVI

ENT Expert

Eric is a Specialist Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon. He treats general ENT conditions such as hearing loss, ear infections, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnoea. He also treats and conducts research on some of the less common conditions such as drooling, lumps & bumps, floppy larynx, airway stenosis and malignancies.

 

ericlevi.com

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FRANCYNE FINLAYSON

Paediatric Physiotherapist

Fran is a paediatric physiotherapist. She works with children of all ages with movement and developmental difficulties to help them achieve their best functional outcomes.

 

physiotherapyforchildren.com.au

Dr Andrew McDonald General Practitioner | Parents You've Got This

DR ANDREW MCDONALD

GP Expert

With over 30 years of experience as a specialist general practitioner, Dr Andrew has special interests in paediatrics and women’s health. In addition he is a Lecturer at the University of Melbourne where he co-ordinates Clinical Skills for the first year medical students. 

Jessica Wee | Speech Pathologist | Parents You've Got This

JESSICA WEE 

Speech Expert

Jessica is a Paediatric Speech Pathologist who has worked in a variety of settings including community health, early childhood intervention, private practice and schools. She has worked in Australia and the United Kingdom and is passionate about partnering with families to empower them with knowledge and skills to support their child’s development. She is a mama to one. 

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Baby and Infant Massage Instructor Stephanie Hedditch | Parents You've Got This

STEPHANIE HEDDITCH

Baby Massage Expert

Stephanie is a certified Infant Massage Instructor at Tranquil Bubs. She is also a qualified early childhood/primary school teacher, a dunstan baby language educator and a remedial massage therapist. She is passionate about empowering parents to incorporate baby massage and play into daily routines.


tranquilbubs.com.au

Dr Christiane Kehoe | Emotional Coaching Expert | Parents You've Got This

DR CHRISTIANE
KEHOE

Emotion Coaching Expert

Dr Christiane Kehoe is an expert in childhood behaviour. She is co-author of the Tuning in to Toddlers and Tuning in to Teens programs and an accredited trainer of Tuning in to Kids.

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tuningintokids.org.au

 

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NARELLE TSIROS

Positive Birth Expert

Narelle is a passionate Midwife who cares holistically for couples and nurtures women in the lead-up to birth and beyond. She is a certified Childbirth Educator specializing in Lamaze (birthing with confidence) and a pregnancy and post natal massage Expert. 


handsonwellness.com.au

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Dr Raelia & Dr Rachael Knight IVF & Fertility Experts | Parents You've Got This

DR RAELIA LEW & DR RACHAEL
KNIGHT

Fertility and IVF Experts

Dr Raelia & Dr Rachael between them have been helping couples achieve their dream of having a family for over 20 years. They are both leading Fertility Specialists and Gynecologists with additional Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility training and advanced expertise.

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lifefertility.com.au

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TIFFANY FRYETT
 

Safe Sleep Expert Red Nose Australia

Tiffany is one of Red Noses' Senior Educators. With a background as a Maternity Nurse and Health Educator she brings her knowledge and communication skills to help promote and educate parents and the wider community on the safest ways to care for their children in the sleeping environment. Tiffany is also a Safe Settling expert and brings this experience to the Red Nose Education Team.

 

rednose.org.au

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Annette Beauchamp | Pelvic & Womens Health Physiotherapist | Parents You've Got This

ANNETTE
BEAUCHAMP

Pelvic & Women's Heath Physiotherapist Expert

Anny is a Pelvic and Women's Health Physiotherapist. She deals with complex pelvic conditions relating to the childbearing years and beyond.

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www.shephysio.com.au

Lynsey Bramley | Pediatric and Maternal Dietitian | Parents You've Got This

LYNSEY 
BRAMLEY

Paediatric Dietitian

Lynsey is a Paediatric and Maternal Health Dietitian. She has a decade of experience in woman's and children's health, infant nutrition, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She believes nutrition is much more than what you eat and is committed to supporting families towards fostering lifelong healthy-habits and a positive relationship with food.

 

hello@earlylifedietitian.com

Rowena Gray | Lactation Expert | Parents You've Got This

ROWENA
GRAY

Lactation Expert

Rowena is a nurse, midwife, author and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is passionate about supporting mothers to have a better breastfeeding experience.


rowenagray.com.au

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DENISE ORLOFF

Mindfulness, Yoga and Self-care Expert

Founder of Yoga LYFE studio, Denise is passionate about nurturing individuals and communities, practicing yoga and meditation and incorporating mindful parenting principles into everyday life. She knows first hand the benefits of mindful practice and shares her insights and experience to help support parents.

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www.yogalyfe.com.au

Sail Away Readers Literacy Experts Nat Brass and Sarah Hughes

NAT BRASS &
SARAH HUGHES

Early Literacy Experts

Nat and Sarah are teachers who believe in evidence-based literacy instruction. They are passionate about starting early to support children to become proficient readers. They do this through running preschool reading groups, Kinder incursions, one-to-one literacy support for children with specific learning differences and they work with parents and schools to help bring evidence-based instruction to life.

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www.sailawayreaders.com

 

Dr Bill Bateman | Family GP and shared care doctor | Parents You've Got This

DR BILL 
BATEMAN

Family GP and Shared Care doctor

Bill is an experienced inner bayside GP. He is a young families Expert specialising in shared care obstetrics for the Royal Women's Hospital.

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apmed.com.au

Monica Ferrie | Toilet Training Educator | Parents You've Got This

MONICA
FERRIE

Toilet Training Expert

Monica is an expert in how children learn and develop new skills. She uses a positive, evidence-based toilet training program to empower your child to achieve this developmental milestone.

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toilettrainingeducators.com.au

Kate Pollard Return to work support | Circle In | Parents You've Got This

KATE
POLLARD

Return to Work Expert

As a co-founder of Circle In, Kate is passionate about supporting parents on their return to work journey by providing tools and advice to navigate their career through all stages of parenthood from pregnancy, return to work and managing the work-life juggle.

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circlein.com

Dr Raelia
Dr Peter
Melanie Courtney
Dr Bec Thornton
Dr Lexi
Narelle Tsiros
Dr Karola Belton
Dr Annette Beauchamp
Deirdre Brandner
Lynsey
Richelle Franklin
Rowena Grey
Daniel Parks
Dr Eric Levi
Dr Christiane Kehoe
Aula Irdis
Nikki Morris
Joshua Norris-Ongso
Jessica Wee
Nat Brass and Sarah Hughes
Dr Andrew Mcdonald
Dr Bill Bateman
Jessica Libbis
Tara Mitchell
Stephanie Hedditch
Kate Pollard
Monica Ferrie
Jenny Van Gemert

Cofounders - Parent Experts

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CHRISTY
HOPWOOD

CoFounder 

Mum of one girl and three boys, Christy has experience with low weight baby, premmie baby, colicky baby, tongue tie baby, sleep issues, nightmares and night terrors, pumping and supply line feeding, breastfeeding and mastitis, low tone baby, starting solids, feeding issues, late talking toddler, pelvic floor, vaginal and c-section births, induced labour.

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FREYA
OWEN

CoFounder

Mum of three boys, Freya has experience with reflux baby, reflux toddler, breastfeeding and mastitis, low weight baby, toddler seizures, sleep issues, starting solids, feeding issues, late toddler talking, fussy toddlers, nightmares and night terrors, childhood asthma, vaginal birth and induced labour.

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