Helping children thrive in Sippy Downs and across the Sunshine Coast, Dr Natalie Durup is a trusted paediatrician providing expert, compassionate care for ADHD, autism, developmental delays, learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, and complex child health needs.
Dr Natalie Durup is an experienced paediatrician in Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast, specialising in child development, learning, and behavioural support from infancy through adolescence. She provides expert care for children facing a wide range of challenges, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, learning difficulties, speech and language issues, fine and gross motor skill development, behavioural concerns, and complex cases involving trauma.
Dr Durup is ADOS certified, allowing her to perform standardised diagnostic assessments for autism. She takes a holistic, family-centred approach, working closely with parents, caregivers, educators, and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) and a Graduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH) from the University of Otago in New Zealand, and is a Fellow in Community Paediatrics (FRACP) with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Dr Durup’s professional experience includes the Starship Children’s Hospital in New Zealand, where she completed a Fellowship in Child Protection, as well as work with the Child Development Service in Caloundra, Gympie Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, and Gold Coast University Hospital.
Passionate about improving access to quality healthcare, Dr Durup also contributes to clinical research and health system initiatives, ensuring children and families receive evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs.
Outside of her professional work, Dr Durup is a busy mum of two young children. She enjoys hiking, connecting with nature, and painting, balancing her professional dedication with family life.
Independent medical practitioner providing services to patients from Paeds in a Pod rooms.
Further information and resources
- Raising Children: Australian parenting website – videos, articles and apps
- Ellen Barron Family Centre – responsive settling video series
