Dr. Hema is an experienced General Paediatrician with a special focus on community paediatrics and child development. Dr Hema also works at Westmead Children’s Hospital during the week.
Our Team
Dr Hema
Paediatrician
What is your job?
I work with families and children to medically manage any health issues they may be encountering. I work with families by listening to their requirements and creating treatment plans to match their needs.
What’s your favourite part of working with children and families?
Supporting families to achieve the best health outcomes for their children.
If you could have any superpower to help with your job, what would it be?
It would be nice to have the ability to travel through time so I can do all the things I would like to do in one day.
What’s one thing you want to say to parents, carers or families we provide support to?
We are here to support you. Lean on us and communicate your concerns so we can work together to support your child.
David
Team Lead Psychologist
David is an experienced paediatric psychologist with over 10 years of experience. He has training in administering several standardised assessments and providing therapy to young individuals.
What is your job?
I lead a team of people who help others by doing assessments and providing therapy sessions. I teach them, so that they can help you!
What’s your favourite part of working with children and families?
I love helping busy working parents be more connected with their children.
If you could have any superpower to help with your job, what would it be?
The power of knowing the future – being able to show children and their families the outcomes of their decisions in the present day and in the future.
What’s one thing you want to say to parents, carers or families we provide support to?
I’m not a mechanic. I can’t fix you and you are not broken. We all need help sometimes and that’s okay.
Shevera
Provisional Psychologist
Shevera is a provisional psychologist with experience in supporting families and children through psychology assessment and therapy.
What is your job?
I provide assessments and therapy for individuals and their families. I love learning from David (our Team Lead) when he is working with families. As part of my role I write reports, interpret scores and provide psychological interventions. I also have experience providing ADHD coaching.
What’s your favourite part of working with children and families?
I enjoy collaborating with families about therapy and treatment goals. I enjoy interacting and playing with kids and watching them learn and grow. I also like the brutal honesty that young children deliver.
If you could have any superpower to help with your job, what would it be?
My reports to come straight from my brain to the page, without having to type. That way I won’t have to proofread either!
What’s one thing you want to say to parents, carers or families we provide support to?
We focus on your child’s strengths and support their struggles. We care about your child and our goal is to help your child and your family.
Laura
Customer Relationship Officer
Laura is an experienced medical and customer service officer. She provides quality care and support for our families as they move through the assessment process. She is also a passionate Egyptologist with a PhD from Macquarie University.
What is your job?
I help families understand the assessment and therapy process and settle into the clinic when they come to visit us. I also help with communicating with our clinical team and taking payments. I also help Nivi with putting together the processes here at Health Sync Care.
What’s your favourite part of working with children and families?
Children are full of energy, and they see the world in such a unique and special way. It always makes me smile.
If you could have any superpower to help with your job, what would it be?
To slow down time, so during busy days of balancing phone calls, emails and the admin tasks that pop up, everything can be completed stress free.
What’s one thing you want to say to parents, carers or families we provide support to?
Getting an assessment can feel like a daunting and overwhelming process. Our team is here to assist and support you and your child’s journey to ensure that they receive the care and support they need.
Nivi
General Manager – Operations
Nivi is a former speech pathologist with many years of experience working with children and families. Since then she has undertaken several leadership roles which has then lead her into her role here at Healthsync.
What is your job?
I am responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Healthsync Care and ensuring families have the best experience when they access services with us.
What’s your favourite part of working with children and families?
Watching kids learn and master new skills is such a fun experience. Kids are so resilient and always willing to try things without the fear of failure.
If you could have any superpower to help with your job, what would it be?
I would love the ability to grow an extra pair of arms to help me with my daily tasks. It would probably also help at home where I have mum duties.
What’s one thing you want to say to parents, carers or families we provide support to?
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed as a parent and we are here to support and understand you and your family. We honour and respect all experiences as valid and choose to provide an inclusive healthcare experience for all.
