General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Child and adolescent health
Practice nurses Sam and Ritu, who give childhood immunisations
Children’s doctor and family GP in Delacombe, Ballarat.
From newborn checks and immunisations to coughs, rashes, asthma and teen health, our GPs and practice nurses care for children of every age in Delacombe Town Centre, seven days a week.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
Care for every age and stage.
Children’s health needs change quickly. Tap an age, or let it play through, to see the checks, vaccines and common concerns for each stage.
Stage 1 of 6
Newborns
0 to 6 weeks
The first weeks bring lots of questions. Your GP can check your baby, support feeding and look after you too.
Worth checking with your GP
- Newborn and six-week baby check
- Feeding, weight gain and jaundice
- Sleep and settling
- Hepatitis B vaccine given at birth
Stage 2 of 6
Babies
6 weeks to 12 months
Vaccines at 2, 4 and 6 months, plus growth checks and help with the bumps of the first year.
Worth checking with your GP
- Immunisations at 2, 4 and 6 months
- Growth and development
- Fevers, rashes and reflux
- Starting solids
Stage 3 of 6
Toddlers
1 to 3 years
Vaccines at 12 and 18 months, talking and walking milestones, and plenty of coughs and colds.
Worth checking with your GP
- Immunisations at 12 and 18 months
- Speech, walking and behaviour
- Ear infections and coughs
- Free flu vaccine each year
Stage 4 of 6
Preschool
4 to 5 years
The 4-year vaccines and health check before kinder and school, plus hearing, vision and development.
Worth checking with your GP
- 4-year immunisations
- Health check before starting school
- Hearing and vision concerns
- No Jab No Play documents
Stage 5 of 6
School age
5 to 12 years
Asthma, allergies, skin, injuries from sport and play, and growing up questions.
Worth checking with your GP
- Asthma action plans
- Allergies, eczema and skin
- Sport and playground injuries
- Learning and behaviour concerns
Stage 6 of 6
Teenagers
12 to 17 years
School vaccines, mental health, sexual health and growing independence, with confidential time with the GP.
Worth checking with your GP
- School vaccine catch-ups
- Mood, stress and sleep
- Acne, periods and puberty
- Confidential appointments
Children’s health services.
Everything we offer for babies, children and teenagers at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online, or call reception and let us know how old your child is and what the appointment is for, so we can book the right length.
GPs who care for children.
Many of our GPs have an interest in children’s health, and our practice nurses Sam and Ritu give most childhood vaccines.
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Paediatrics
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Paediatric health and immunisation
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Paediatric care
- Family medicine
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Family planning
- Paediatrics and immunisation
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Child and adolescent health
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Maternal and child health
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Women’s and children’s health
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- General and family medicine
- Children’s health and paediatrics
GP Registrar
Dr Raji Durairaja
MBBSSpeaks English, Tamil- Emergency and acute care
- Women’s health
Making visits easy for kids.
A few things that help on the day:
- 1Bring the green book
Bring your child’s Child Health Record and their Medicare card to every appointment.
- 2Choose the right time
Weekend appointments are available, and you can book online any time.
- 3Comfort helps
Feeding, cuddles or a favourite toy can help during vaccines and examinations.
- 4Ask anything
No question is too small. Your GP will explain what’s happening and what to watch for.
Our GPs speak languages including Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu. Interpreters can also be arranged.
Children’s health questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book online Health JournalChildhood immunisation schedule in Victoria: a parent’s guideVaccines on the National Immunisation Program are free for eligible children. At our clinic, eligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card.
Same-day appointments are offered when available. Call reception as early as you can. In an emergency, call 000.
Yes. Our GPs see newborns and babies for checks, illnesses, feeding questions and vaccines.
Your child’s Medicare card and their green Child Health Record if they have one, plus a list of any medicines.
Yes. Young people can speak with a GP confidentially. Your GP will explain how confidentiality works and when information may need to be shared for safety.
Yes. We’re open seven days, with weekend and public holiday hours from 9am to 4pm.
A children’s doctor in Ballarat’s west
From newborn checks to childhood immunisation in Ballarat, asthma plans and sick kids, our GPs and practice nurses care for children from Delacombe, Winter Valley, Bonshaw, Lucas and Sebastopol. Weekend appointments make it easier to fit visits around school and work.
- Delacombe
- Winter Valley
- Bonshaw
- Smythes Creek
- Lucas
- Sebastopol
- Alfredton
- Ballarat
Book your child’s appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.