Pediatrics Referral
One flat fee for your pediatrics referral
Get a pediatrics referral online from AHPRA-registered Australian doctors. Our telehealth service connects you with qualified practitioners who can issue valid specialist referrals for children's developmental concerns, chronic conditions, and complex health issues.
One flat fee for your pediatrics referral
Start your online telehealth consultation through our secure form. Tell us about your pediatrics concerns, symptoms, medical history, and any relevant test results. Our form takes just 5 minutes to complete and is available 24/7 - no appointment booking required. Perfect for when you can't wait weeks for a GP appointment.
You'll receive a phone call from our AI voice care agent to collect your medical history and pediatrics symptom details. This pre-consultation ensures our clinicians have all the information needed to provide an accurate referral. The AI gathers relevant details efficiently, meaning faster doctor consultations and better referral quality.
An AI voice agent calls you to collect your symptoms, shown here as an audio waveform.
A qualified and registered Australian doctor reviews your pre-consult and chats with you to verify your information. Once approved by our AHPRA-registered practitioner, you'll receive your pediatrics referral instantly via email - ready to book your appointment. Valid for 12 months and accepted for Medicare rebates.

Pediatrics covers the health and development of children from birth through adolescence. Our doctors can refer you to the most appropriate pediatrician based on your child's symptoms and developmental needs.
Diagnoses and manages a broad range of childhood health conditions. Most pediatric referrals are directed to general pediatricians who can assess developmental concerns, chronic conditions, and complex childhood illnesses.
Common conditions
Specialises in children's developmental and behavioural conditions. These pediatricians assess autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, and learning difficulties.
Common conditions
Focuses on allergies, asthma, and immune system conditions in children. These specialists perform allergy testing, manage anaphylaxis plans, and treat complex allergic conditions.
Common conditions
Specialises in digestive system conditions affecting children. These specialists manage coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and feeding difficulties in children.
Common conditions
Focuses on lung and breathing conditions in children. These specialists manage complex asthma, recurrent respiratory infections, and chronic cough in children.
Common conditions
Not sure which type of pediatrics specialist you need? Our doctors will help determine the most appropriate referral based on your symptoms and medical history.

Our AHPRA-registered doctors can issue referrals for a range of pediatricsconditions. If you're experiencing any of these concerns, you may benefit from seeing a pediatrics.
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Australians trust Doccy when they need healthcare fast. Our AHPRA registered Australian doctors provide medical certificates online through a simple doctor consultation - no GP appointment required. Read what patients say about our telehealth service.
Skip the GP waitlist. Our AHPRA-registered doctors assess you online and your pediatrics referral hits your inbox the same day.
Same day referrals • $32.00 flat fee • Valid for Medicare rebates
Common questions about getting pediatrics referrals online in Australia from AHPRA-registered doctors
Yes, you need a GP referral for your child to claim Medicare rebates for pediatrician consultations in Australia. Without a valid referral, you'll pay the full specialist fee with no Medicare rebate. Doccy's online doctors can issue pediatric referrals same-day.
A standard pediatric referral is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. This covers multiple appointments including the initial consultation and follow-up visits for the same condition or concern.
Yes, Doccy can issue referrals for developmental assessments including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. A developmental pediatrician can conduct comprehensive assessments and provide diagnosis and management recommendations.
Common concerns requiring pediatric assessment include developmental delays, behavioural problems, chronic illness, recurrent infections, growth concerns, allergies, and unexplained symptoms. Our doctors can advise if a referral is appropriate for your child.
With Doccy, most pediatric referrals are issued same-day, often within hours of completing your consultation. After our AHPRA-registered doctor reviews your case, your referral is emailed directly to you.
Absolutely. Your referral can be addressed to a specific pediatrician by name, or issued as an open referral allowing you to choose any appropriate specialist. When requesting your referral through Doccy, let us know if you have a preferred pediatrician.
Yes, a valid referral to a pediatrician covers all consultations for the condition described within the 12-month validity period. This includes the initial assessment and follow-up appointments.
Pediatricians typically see patients from birth until age 18, though some continue seeing young adults with chronic childhood conditions. After age 18, care usually transitions to adult specialists. Your pediatrician can help coordinate this transition.