PATCHES Assessment Service – Darwin
Nature of clinic
Assessment
Initial management
Specific health professionals at the clinic
Where referrals are accepted from?
- Child protection services
- Education Departments
- General Practitioners
- Justice Departments
- Other medical specialists
- Paediatricians
- Psychologists
How the clinic bills
- Fee - advised when person contacts the clinic
- Service or Practice
Ages that the clinic provides services for
- 0 - 4 years
- 12 - 18 years
- 5 - 11 years
FASD experience and training
PATCHES Paediatrics was established in 2012 to provide FASD diagnostic services in 'hard to reach populations and places'. We have grown into a statewide service in WA metropolitan and rural/remote communities, and have services across Australia. Our multidisciplinary teams have conducted over 250 FASD assessments, including in the justice system and child protection systems. We are a registered therapy provider through the NDIS and offer FASD-specific therapy and support programs. Our teams offer professional development and training in FASD diagnosis and therapy. All of our clinicians have trained in FASD assessment, including at the University of Washington (USA). We have partnered with the University of Western Australia to develop a Graduate Certificate in FASD Assessment and Diagnosis.
