Support your child’s health and development with personalised, family-centred care from infancy through to adolescence.
Next Practice Newstead offers dedicated paediatric and childhood health care services for infants, children, and their families, delivered by experienced GPs at our clinic on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, conveniently located for residents of Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, and the broader Brisbane inner-north.
Your child's health is the foundation of all growth and development. From the earliest days of life through to adolescence, our GPs are here to support your child's physical and emotional wellbeing at every stage, and to support you as a parent along the way.
For families seeking GPs with a special interest in paediatric and childhood health, we recommend booking with Dr Daryna Rudolph or Dr Marija Lugonja, both of whom bring particular expertise and genuine passion to the care of infants, children, and their families.
Next Practice Newstead bulk bills all children under 2 years of age. We understand that the early years bring frequent GP visits, and often unexpected ones, and we are committed to ensuring that cost is never a barrier to your child receiving the care they need during this critical period of growth and development.
Please speak with our Patient Advocates at the time of booking to confirm bulk billing eligibility for your child.
Our GPs provide a comprehensive range of paediatric and childhood health services, including:
Prenatal care and pre-birth consultations, supporting expectant parents with information and guidance to prepare for the arrival and care of their newborn. Newborn care and feeding support, early consultations for new parents navigating feeding challenges, newborn health concerns, and the adjustment to life with a new baby. Infant and childhood immunisations, administering vaccinations in line with the Australian Childhood Immunisation Schedule, keeping your child protected at every key developmental stage. Growth and developmental checks, monitoring your child's physical growth, developmental milestones, and overall progress from infancy through childhood. Sleep guidance, evidence-based support and advice for parents managing infant and childhood sleep difficulties, including sleep routines, night waking, and settling strategies. Parental mental health, recognising that a parent's wellbeing is inseparable from their child's, our GPs provide compassionate support for postnatal depression, parental anxiety, and the emotional challenges of parenthood. Everyday childhood illness and injury, assessment and treatment of common childhood conditions including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, skin conditions, gastroenteritis, and minor injuries. School and sports medicals, health assessments and documentation required for school enrolment, sporting participation, and camps. Referrals to paediatric specialists and allied health, where a child's needs extend beyond general practice, our GPs provide timely referrals to trusted paediatric specialists and allied health practitioners.
Dr Daryna Rudolph and Dr Marija Lugonja both hold special interests in paediatric and childhood health, and are experienced in supporting families from the prenatal period through to adolescence. Their approach to childhood health care is warm, thorough, and family-centred, recognising that caring for a child means caring for the whole family unit.
We recommend booking with Dr Rudolph or Dr Lugonja for paediatric consultations, newborn care, childhood immunisations, and any health concern specific to infants or young children. Our Patient Advocates can assist you in booking with the most appropriate GP for your child's needs.
At Next Practice Newstead, we understand that a child's health does not exist in isolation, it is deeply connected to the health and wellbeing of their parents and family. Our GPs take a holistic, family-centred approach to paediatric care, supporting not only the child in front of them but the parents navigating the joys and challenges of raising a family.
Whether you are a first-time parent with questions about your newborn, or a family managing an ongoing childhood health concern, our team is here to provide the reassurance, guidance, and clinical care you need.
To book a paediatric or childhood health appointment with Dr Daryna Rudolph or Dr Marija Lugonja, or to speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the services available for your child, contact Next Practice Newstead today.
New families are always welcome. Conveniently located near Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, and Brisbane CBD.
