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This year, six-year-old Theodore was seen by a Paediatrician for the first time.  

This appointment was life-changing for him and his mum Renee.  

“There was a backlog for children seeing paediatricians and I was on the waiting list for two years. I felt like I was failing as a mum. I knew something was up with Theodore and I just needed the diagnosis so I could help him,” said Theodore’s mum, Renee. 

Theodore is finally getting the help he needs as part of Variety's Flying Start Paediatric Service. 

The Variety Flying Start Paediatric Service is a flying outreach service that offers free paediatric assessments for children and young people in Western NSW.

Every child, regardless of where they live, deserves access to quality, vital healthcare. Yet in Western NSW, families are facing a paediatric health crisis. Parents are waiting up to two years for a paediatric assessment. Children are going without the early intervention that can have a profound impact on their future health and wellbeing, while the stress and financial burden of seeking paediatric care far from home is impacting struggling families. 

The Variety Flying Start Paediatric Service enables children and young people in Western NSW to access free paediatric health assessments in their own community. 

A fully integrated healthcare model means the paediatrician arrives with comprehensive information to fast-track care and diagnosis. His visit is supported by a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, community GPs and therapists to ensure ongoing support is provided and families are able to unlock much needed assistance from the NDIS. 

Will you donate today and help a child living in Western NSW access the Flying Start Paediatric Service? 

With your support, we can ensure all children have access to quality healthcare, regardless of where they live. Flying Start: The Sky is the Limit.