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Tamworth Kids Health
Thoughtful, comprehensive paediatric care for families across the New England North West.
Our approach focuses on understanding the whole child — including their strengths, environment, learning profile, physical/medical health and day-to-day functioning.
Dr Melissa Pearson
Consultant Paediatrician
Bachelor of Medical Science Advanced Microbiology and Cellular Physiology, University of Sydney.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Sydney.
Graduate Diploma of Medical Humanities, University of Sydney.
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
Paediatric and Child Health Staff Specialist,
General Paediatrics |Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
"My career is focused on the New England and surrounding communities, working with families and caregivers to achieve the best version of each patient under my care".
Our Scope of Practice
Tamworth Kids Health provides comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents across the New England North West, with a focus on complex and multi-system presentations, including developmental, behavioural, and medical concerns.
The service aims to support clear diagnosis, coordinated care, and practical management for families and referrers. I also have a particular interest in supporting academic and athletic performance in children and adolescents.
Supporting Your Child’s Health at Every Stage
Tamworth Kids Health's commitment to comprehensive, child-centered healthcare. Whether your child needs preventative services, ongoing care, or same-day attention for an unexpected illness or injury, our team is here to support your family with trusted pediatric expertise.
Keeping your child happy and healthy is about more than just taking care of them when they’re not feeling well. We take a proactive approach to overall wellness, supporting healthy growth and development with consistent and comprehensive care, year-round.
Thoughtful Care
We believe children and families deserve time, careful listening and considered assessment. Many concerns in paediatrics are complex and interconnected, and we aim to understand the full picture rather than rushing toward quick answers.
Our Mission
Practical Support
We value clear, realistic advice that can work in everyday family life. Recommendations should feel achievable and helpful, taking into account school, family pressures, travel, finances and the realities of living in a regional community.
Whole-Child Care
Children’s development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, learning and physical health are closely connected. We aim to understand not only symptoms, but how a child is functioning across home, school, relationships and daily life.
Working Together
Good paediatric care is strongest when families, GPs, schools, therapists and specialists are moving in the same direction. We value respectful collaboration and shared understanding to help children feel supported across all parts of their world.
Steady Guidance
Families often come to paediatrics feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or exhausted from trying to make sense of ongoing concerns. We aim to provide calm, experienced guidance that helps families feel more confident about the path forward.
Care Close to Home
Children in regional communities deserve access to thoughtful, high-quality paediatric care close to where they live. We are committed to supporting families across the New England North West with care that understands regional life and the challenges that can come with distance and access to services.
Thoughtful Care
We believe children and families deserve time, careful listening and considered assessment. Many concerns in paediatrics are complex and interconnected, and we aim to understand the full picture rather than rushing toward quick answers.
Practical Support
We value clear, realistic advice that can work in everyday family life. Recommendations should feel achievable and helpful, taking into account school, family pressures, travel, finances and the realities of living in a regional community.
Steady Guidance
Families often come to paediatrics feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or exhausted from trying to make sense of ongoing concerns. We aim to provide calm, experienced guidance that helps families feel more confident about the path forward.
Care Close to Home
Children in regional communities deserve access to thoughtful, high-quality paediatric care close to where they live. We are committed to supporting families across the New England North West with care that understands regional life and the challenges that can come with distance and access to services.
Thoughtful Care
We believe children and families deserve time, careful listening and considered assessment. Many concerns in paediatrics are complex and interconnected, and we aim to understand the full picture rather than rushing toward quick answers.
Our Mission
Practical Support
We value clear, realistic advice that can work in everyday family life. Recommendations should feel achievable and helpful, taking into account school, family pressures, travel, finances and the realities of living in a regional community.
Whole-Child Care
Children’s development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, learning and physical health are closely connected. We aim to understand not only symptoms, but how a child is functioning across home, school, relationships and daily life.
Working Together
Good paediatric care is strongest when families, GPs, schools, therapists and specialists are moving in the same direction. We value respectful collaboration and shared understanding to help children feel supported across all parts of their world.
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Tamworth Kids Health
31 Dowe Street
Tamworth 2340
Business Hours:
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
General Enquiries
Office Phone: 0408 784 345
Fax: 02 57632648
Email: reception@tamworthkidshealth.com.au
ABN 28997950424
