Specialist paediatricianFRASER COAST PAEDS · PIALBA
Dr Clever Banda
FRACP
General paediatrics, infant development and complex childhood conditions.
GP referral required · Independent specialist appointments.
Bookings and specialist fees are arranged separately through Fraser Coast Paeds.
ABOUT DR CLEVER BANDA
Get to know your paediatrician.
Dr Banda is a visiting specialist paediatrician and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He consults at Main Street Medical Centre through his independent practice, Fraser Coast Paeds. His training and clinical experience span Australia, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. He is also a Staff Specialist Paediatrician at Hervey Bay Hospital and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland.Fraser Coast Paeds operates independently of Main Street Medical Centre. Specialist appointments and fees are arranged separately.
Qualifications & registration
Professional background
Dr Clever Banda is a Specialist Paediatrician providing comprehensive paediatric care to children of all ages on the Fraser Coast. As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Dr Banda brings extensive training from Australia, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe, with particular expertise in general paediatrics, neonatal care, and complex paediatric conditions. Dr Banda completed his medical degree in Zimbabwe before relocating to Australia in 2006 to undertake specialist paediatric training. He has worked across major hospitals in Darwin, Brisbane, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, and Caboolture, gaining invaluable experience in diverse clinical environments. His commitment to excellence in paediatric care led him to settle in Hervey Bay, where he now serves as a Staff Specialist Paediatrician at Hervey Bay Hospital. Dr Banda consults from Main Street Medical Centre in Pialba under the name Fraser Coast Paeds, providing tailored paediatric care to families across the Hervey Bay and wider Fraser Coast region.Please note: Dr Clever Banda is a visiting Consultant Paediatrician at Main Street Medical Centre. He is the founder and director of Fraser Coast Paeds and operates as an independent specialist, separate from Main Street Medical Centre. For more information about Dr Banda’s paediatric practice, please visit frasercoastpaeds.com.
Dr Banda believes that education is key to empowering families and advocates for parental involvement in healthcare decisions. He regularly conducts workshops and seminars to educate parents about developmental milestones, nutrition, and common childhood illnesses, ensuring families are well-informed partners in their child’s health journey.
Outside the clinic, Dr Banda participates in local initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing among children and adolescents across the Fraser Coast. He volunteers at community health fairs, providing free screenings and consultations for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, demonstrating his commitment to making healthcare accessible for all. As a father of young children, he understands the challenges of parenting firsthand.
Commitment to Teaching and Medical Education
Dr Banda is highly regarded as a medical educator and holds an academic title as Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland. He is actively involved in teaching medical students and specialist paediatric trainees through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. In addition to his clinical and teaching commitments, Dr Banda regularly attends and speaks at paediatric conferences, sharing his insights and experiences with fellow medical professionals. His active engagement in research focuses on improving paediatric healthcare, including chronic illness management and the impact of early intervention strategies on long-term health outcomes.Gold Teaching Award
Awarded Best Teacher at The University of Queensland Hervey Bay Rural Clinical School for two consecutive years (2016 and 2017), as nominated by final-year medical students.Dr Clever Banda — Qualifications and Professional Recognition
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCP Edin.)
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK)
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine — James Cook University
- Diploma in Child Health — University of Sydney
- Master of Health Management — University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- Member of the Australasian College of Health Service Management
- Senior Lecturer — The University of Queensland
CLINICAL INTERESTS
General paediatrics
Care for infants, children and adolescents.Development & neonatal care
Infant follow-up, developmental monitoring and multidisciplinary care.Complex & ongoing care
Complex paediatric conditions, child mental health and chronic illness.Clinical services & details
General Paediatrics
Comprehensive assessment and management of a wide range of childhood health conditions, from infancy through adolescence, with a focus on the overall wellbeing of children and their families.Neonatal and Infant Development
Extensive experience in ex-premature infant follow-up at Hervey Bay Hospital, providing ongoing developmental monitoring and early intervention support for vulnerable newborns.Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Delays
Certified in General Movements Assessment for early detection of high-risk infants. Dr Banda provides multidisciplinary care pathways for children with cerebral palsy and neurodevelopmental concerns.Complex Paediatric Conditions
Managing children with complex disorders requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary care — working alongside allied health professionals, hospital teams, and families to coordinate each child’s care.Child Mental Health
Advocating for early intervention and support services for childhood anxiety, behavioural problems, and emotional wellbeing, recognising the growing importance of mental health in overall child development.Chronic Illness Management
Ongoing research and clinical practice focused on chronic illness management in children, including the impact of early intervention strategies on long-term health outcomes.Holistic, Family-Centred Paediatric Care
Dr Banda’s approach to paediatric care focuses on supporting both children and their families throughout the healthcare journey. He regularly collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including psychologists and nutritionists, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each child’s needs. Dr Banda also advocates strongly for early intervention and support services for childhood mental health concerns, including anxiety and behavioural difficulties, empowering children and their families to overcome challenges together.
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICE
Care in the heart of Pialba.
71 Main Street Pialba QLD 4655Practice opening hours Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm
Getting here & practice informationYOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT
Specialist appointments.
GP referral required · Independent specialist appointments.
Bookings and specialist fees are arranged separately through Fraser Coast Paeds.
Specialist appointment enquiries Or call (07) 4325 4000
Last reviewed September 2026