There are many resources available to you. These include –
- Paediatrician
- GP
- ENT
- Audiologist
- Speech Pathologist
- Reconstructive Surgeon
- Your Local Hospital
- Child Health Nurse
- Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Support Groups
- Internet (Refer to Links section)
Some hospitals offer Microtia Clinics and specialist support. Their details are -
Microtia Clinic – Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
Department of Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
4th Floor, Main Building
Flemington Road,
Parkville VIC 3052
Phone 03 9345 5347
Fax 03 9345 6585
Microtia Clinic – Westmead Children’s Hospital, Sydney
Deafness Centre
Outpatients Building
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth Street
Westmead NSW 2145
Phone 02 9845 2139
Fax 02 9845 2102
Australian Craniofacial Unit - Adelaide
Women's and Children's Hospital
1st Floor, Rieger Building
72 King William Road
North Adelaide SA 5006
Phone (08) 8161 7235
Fax (08) 8161 7080
Support from other Parents
It can also be comforting and informative to speak to someone who has gone through a similar experience and understands your concerns and emotions. If you would like to speak to another parent of a child with Microtia, please contact us and we will put you in touch with someone who can offer you support and information.