Updates
Updates
COVID-19
Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic will continue to provide psychological services throughout this challenging time. We are currently providing Telehealth and face-to-face for those children and young people that clinically require it.
Current Clients
Our priority is ensuring the safety and wellness of our patients, staff and the broader community.
Please read below and advise our team immediately if any of these apply to you:
- You or a member of your household is experiencing cold or flu or respiratory symptoms or fever
- Have in the last 14 days been in contact with a now known or suspected case of Covid-19
- You or any member of your household, or a person with whom you have had direct contact are awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, or self-isolating due to possible exposure
Please contact our clinic if you need to discuss any of these issues with our team.
Your appointment will be rescheduled or you can attend via our telehealth facilities.
Our clinic has implemented a range of procedures to increase the safety of our staff, clients and the broader community. This includes contactless reception, social distancing measures, and sanitisation stations. You will receive detailed information to assist upon making an appointment.
Further information:
- For health advice, contact Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or call your GP if you develop respiratory symptoms or fever or have any concerns about your health and/or risks to your health.
- If you suspect you may have the coronavirus disease, you can call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398.
- For further information, please go to: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Supporting your child:
You may find the following information helpful to support you with talking to your child about COVID-19. Remember to try and limit media coverage in your home and focus on routine and predictability.
- MCPC Tip Sheet - Talking to your child about COVID-19
- UNICEF Tip Sheet - How to talk to your child about COVID-19
- A social story book: Hello My Name is Coronavirus, by Manuela Molina, Mindheart.
- Caroline Conquers her Corona Fears: A Kids Coping and Colouring Book, by Camelford, Vaughn & Dugan
- The Story of the Coronavirus and the Butterfly: Corona Virus and Me, by Ana Gomez.
FAQ:
Yes, we will continue to receive referrals for new clients during this time.
Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic is able to provide psychology services via Telehealth to you and your child.
If you have access to a computer, Ipad or smart-phone with a camera, then you should be able to link to Telehealth services. Alternatively, therapy can be provided via phone.
Telehealth
Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic practitioners are able to provide psychological services through Telehealth (Videoconferencing and/or telephone).
During lockdown, we have continued to engage children and young people via Telehealth and found that most clients are able to continue therapy via this medium. We have developed invaluable skills and expertise, adopting creative and innovative ways to deliver effective interventions through this medium.
With restrictions gradually lifting, we are able to provide some face-to-face consultations to those children and young people that clinically require it.
