Integrated Allied Health Team Approach
Partnering with Murdoch Baby & General Paediatric Services
Dr Farhat Hussain is a Neonatal and General Paediatrician with a specialisation in perinatal medicine and developmental paediatrics, bringing over 20 years of experience across neonatal, perinatal, general, and developmental paediatric care.
Dr Hussain heads the Neonatal Unit at St John of God Murdoch, where he also consults in private practice. Known for his warm and caring approach, he provides expert care across a child’s entire lifespan — from the intensive management of unwell newborns through to the assessment and support of developmental conditions in childhood and adolescence.
Dr Hussain is a valued member of the Millstream Paediatrics multidisciplinary assessment team.
Claire Cousins | Practice Manager
Claire is the Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services Practice Manager, managing the everyday running of the clinic.
Claire has a long history in Allied Health, a former Speech Pathologist working out of Alice Springs.
Sandra ‘Sandy’ is the Clinic Director of Millstream Paediatrics and a Clinical Psychologist specialising in neurodevelopmental assessment, including Global Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Developmental Disorder.
Sandy is passionate about bringing assessment services to regional and remote areas across Western Australia — the country she proudly calls her childhood home. She is committed to ensuring that families in underserved communities have access to the quality care they deserve.
Sandy is also a Board-approved supervisor, supporting the professional development of the next generation of psychologists.
Please note that Sandy’s books are currently closed to new therapy referrals.
Teagan Bennett | Team Lead – Senior Speech Pathologist
Teagan is a Senior Speech Pathologist and Team Lead at Millstream Paediatrics, bringing specialist clinical expertise and a commitment to the high-quality, cohesive team that supports families.
Teagan specialises in neurodevelopmental assessment with particular expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
At the heart of Teagan’s practice is a genuine belief in person and family-centred care, taking the time to understand each child’s strengths and communication profile, and translating complex clinical findings into practical, meaningful guidance families can understand.
As Team Lead, Teagan supports the professional growth of the speech pathology team, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, reflective practice, and continuous learning.
Min is a Clinical Neuropsychologist at Millstream Paediatrics, specialising in the assessment of cognition, memory, learning difficulties, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Min has developed a deep understanding of the relationship between brain and behaviour. She brings a dedicated, client-centred approach to every assessment.
Min is passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life and across the lifespan, including children, adolescents and their families, as well as those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the neurodiverse community.
Erica | Provisional Psychologist
Erica is completing her Master of Clinical Psychology in 2026. She is passionate about child wellbeing and neurodevelopmental assessment, and is committed to helping families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds access the support and services they need.
Erica also has 23 years of experience in education, working as a teacher, deputy principal, principal and coordinator with the School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement. This gives her a deep understanding of how children learn and how to work alongside schools to support them.
Outside of work, Erica enjoys camping and hiking with her family, and getting outdoors for an early morning walk with her dog.
Kristen | Speech Pathologist
Kristen has 17 years of experience working in the WA Education Department and Language Development Centre locations.
Kristen is passionate about supporting families, and has a special interest in autism spectrum disorder, support and assessment.