Royal Children’s Hospital Neurodevelopment and Disability department

The Neurodevelopment and Disability team at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne are specialists with a range of expertise who promote the highest standards of care for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

We provide care for children with: developmental concerns; cerebral palsy; intellectual disability; autism spectrum disorder; spina bifida and other developmental and long-term disabilities

Dr Clint Pistilli

Dr Clint Pistilli is a generalist psychiatrist with a special interest in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
He completed his specialist training in 2016 through the Sydney Local Health District.

Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability

Our Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability provides assessment and treatment to people with a known or suspected intellectual disability and a known or suspected mental illness/disorder, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

QLife

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Our services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia.

Beyond the telephone, QLife offers webchat for people who prefer online interactions or for whom the phone is impractical.

Mind Australia

Mind supports people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns to find help, hope and purpose in their lives.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue offers brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need. Beyond Blue also has online chat and forums.