Alex Reid
04-11 2021 06:21
wrote:
Tributes form other Paediatric Colleagues.
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I am greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Trevor Parry. His legacy in the field of developmental and community paediatrics in Australia, and particularly in Western Australia, is unsurpassed, an early example being his drive to establish WA’s first community paediatric service at the State Child Development Centre in 1974. I was the first registrar to be appointed to this service in 1978/9, and I, like virtually every developmental/ community paediatrician for many years in WA, and many others spread across the country and the globe, benefitted greatly from Trevor’s teaching and wise counsel. He developed in 1975 one of the first neonatal follow up programmes in the country, in collaboration with King Edward Memorial Hospital, and I had the privilege of running that programme with Trevor for many years. He was such a thoughtful, articulate, and convincing speaker and he had an outstanding teaching career in the University Department of Paediatrics, Child Health Nurses Course, Curtin University allied health courses, Child Psychology and Masters of Public Health courses at UWA , the RACGP and others. An inspiration himself, he was instrumental in organising visits to WA of other inspirational teachers such as Russel Barkley, Fraser Mustard, Hilton Davis and Mary Gordon. With his passing, we are grateful that he left this country a better place.
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As a developmental and community trainee in the early 2000s Trevor was the clinician we wanted to be when we grew up. Thoughtful and wise, he wanted us to see the child behind the test, and the family behind the child. He was generous with his time and wisdom to young trainees and truly loved his work and this discipline. He would be proud to know our discipline was in good hands through the leadership of the NBPSA. Vale Trevor.
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Trevor has been a true Australian quiet achiever. He cared for kids, working as a clinician throughout. He was a fierce advocate for child development services within the battleground of bureaucracy. He never forgot his trainees, providing teaching always, formally and informally. His vision was a better world for children, and he clearly achieved that. The torch has now been passed on to us.
Vale Trevor.
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Vale Trevor. One of the true gentlemen of Australian paediatrics
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A great Paediatrician, a genuine gentleman, and a wonderful legacy.
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RIP Trevor. We are so proud to have you as our No.1 NBPSA member.
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As a junior consultant child psychiatrist, I realised my training had been bereft of developmental paediatrics, especially ADHD, and I turned to Trevor for guidance. He and Ken Whiting ran monthly training meetings for paediatricians, and I snuck in - Trevor made me feel very welcome. Over the years, I continued to thank him for that whenever we met up, and I remain grateful.
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Vale Dr Parry. An inspiring clinician, teacher and advocate. Always so incredibly generous with his time. I’m sure all of the registrars who trained at CDC in my generation will remember the home baked goodies that came with Friday afternoon teaching. The lemon slice was my favourite
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Wonderful memories of Trevor, who trained myself in Developmental Paediatrics in 1993, and who continued to be a mentor and compassionate listener through the decades. We plotted and planned together in the Child Development Service for many years. We discussed hundreds of patients and did some country clinics together. He was a great walker, a singer, and actually a WA state sprinter in his youth! Trevor had tremendous vision, on the conviction that care for children and their families are the bedrock of a civilised society. He has left a wonderful legacy and I remain inspired by his views.
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“On the shoulders of giants” — never was that more true than about Trevor . The eloquence of these tributes from those who are so remarkable themselves acclaims this extraordinary human, humble, strong, wise, spiritual being and exemplar . He will continue bring warmth to the hearts, souls and lives of countless children, families, friends and colleagues. His concern, commitment and love for those he served and his ongoing influence in their lives are immeasurable. He held so many in his hands with gentleness and hope. I always think of Trevor with a glow, a smile, a strengthening of resolve and grateful pride to know him as mentor and friend at some of my most challenging and rewarding times over the last 40 years.
I remember my first Paediatric Association meeting in our ”special interest” group after arriving in Australia in 1982. Trevor was welcoming and encouraging and described with passion our mission and affirmed Jill Sewell describing the challenges of being doctor, mother and part-timer trainee
After he had retired he told me taking up the cello had surprised him because he was ”still just learning to bow”. Trevor gave in so many ways to so many lives on and the world truly is better place for his love , healing , inspiration, wisdom and example .
Thank you, Trevor, for YOU for ever.
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It is sadly time to farewell Trevor. Words are not sufficient and his memory and teachings will live on. Trevor was kind, caring, wise, respectful and always able to give you the time of day, no matter how busy he undoubtedly was. He taught us, helped us, encouraged us and looked after us always, all the time giving his best for every child he also cared for. He was a passionate advocate for the well-being of children at many levels, and strove always to better the care they received, and all the while to also look after the team who delivered care to children. He will be sadly missed by many. My great respect from xxx.
Alex Reid
04-11 2021 06:21
wrote:
Tributes form other Paediatric Colleagues.
…………………………
I am greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Trevor Parry. His legacy in the field of developmental and community paediatrics in Australia, and particularly in Western Australia, is unsurpassed, an early example being his drive to establish WA’s first community paediatric service at the State Child Development Centre in 1974. I was the first registrar to be appointed to this service in 1978/9, and I, like virtually every developmental/ community paediatrician for many years in WA, and many others spread across the country and the globe, benefitted greatly from Trevor’s teaching and wise counsel. He developed in 1975 one of the first neonatal follow up programmes in the country, in collaboration with King Edward Memorial Hospital, and I had the privilege of running that programme with Trevor for many years. He was such a thoughtful, articulate, and convincing speaker and he had an outstanding teaching career in the University Department of Paediatrics, Child Health Nurses Course, Curtin University allied health courses, Child Psychology and Masters of Public Health courses at UWA , the RACGP and others. An inspiration himself, he was instrumental in organising visits to WA of other inspirational teachers such as Russel Barkley, Fraser Mustard, Hilton Davis and Mary Gordon. With his passing, we are grateful that he left this country a better place.
…………………………
As a developmental and community trainee in the early 2000s Trevor was the clinician we wanted to be when we grew up. Thoughtful and wise, he wanted us to see the child behind the test, and the family behind the child. He was generous with his time and wisdom to young trainees and truly loved his work and this discipline. He would be proud to know our discipline was in good hands through the leadership of the NBPSA. Vale Trevor.
…………………………
Trevor has been a true Australian quiet achiever. He cared for kids, working as a clinician throughout. He was a fierce advocate for child development services within the battleground of bureaucracy. He never forgot his trainees, providing teaching always, formally and informally. His vision was a better world for children, and he clearly achieved that. The torch has now been passed on to us.
Vale Trevor.
…………………………
Vale Trevor. One of the true gentlemen of Australian paediatrics
…………………………
A great Paediatrician, a genuine gentleman, and a wonderful legacy.
…………………………
RIP Trevor. We are so proud to have you as our No.1 NBPSA member.
…………………………
As a junior consultant child psychiatrist, I realised my training had been bereft of developmental paediatrics, especially ADHD, and I turned to Trevor for guidance. He and Ken Whiting ran monthly training meetings for paediatricians, and I snuck in - Trevor made me feel very welcome. Over the years, I continued to thank him for that whenever we met up, and I remain grateful.
…………………………
Vale Dr Parry. An inspiring clinician, teacher and advocate. Always so incredibly generous with his time. I’m sure all of the registrars who trained at CDC in my generation will remember the home baked goodies that came with Friday afternoon teaching. The lemon slice was my favourite
…………………………
Wonderful memories of Trevor, who trained myself in Developmental Paediatrics in 1993, and who continued to be a mentor and compassionate listener through the decades. We plotted and planned together in the Child Development Service for many years. We discussed hundreds of patients and did some country clinics together. He was a great walker, a singer, and actually a WA state sprinter in his youth! Trevor had tremendous vision, on the conviction that care for children and their families are the bedrock of a civilised society. He has left a wonderful legacy and I remain inspired by his views.
…………………………
“On the shoulders of giants” — never was that more true than about Trevor . The eloquence of these tributes from those who are so remarkable themselves acclaims this extraordinary human, humble, strong, wise, spiritual being and exemplar . He will continue bring warmth to the hearts, souls and lives of countless children, families, friends and colleagues. His concern, commitment and love for those he served and his ongoing influence in their lives are immeasurable. He held so many in his hands with gentleness and hope. I always think of Trevor with a glow, a smile, a strengthening of resolve and grateful pride to know him as mentor and friend at some of my most challenging and rewarding times over the last 40 years.
I remember my first Paediatric Association meeting in our ”special interest” group after arriving in Australia in 1982. Trevor was welcoming and encouraging and described with passion our mission and affirmed Jill Sewell describing the challenges of being doctor, mother and part-timer trainee
After he had retired he told me taking up the cello had surprised him because he was ”still just learning to bow”. Trevor gave in so many ways to so many lives on and the world truly is better place for his love , healing , inspiration, wisdom and example .
Thank you, Trevor, for YOU for ever.
…………………………
It is sadly time to farewell Trevor. Words are not sufficient and his memory and teachings will live on. Trevor was kind, caring, wise, respectful and always able to give you the time of day, no matter how busy he undoubtedly was. He taught us, helped us, encouraged us and looked after us always, all the time giving his best for every child he also cared for. He was a passionate advocate for the well-being of children at many levels, and strove always to better the care they received, and all the while to also look after the team who delivered care to children. He will be sadly missed by many. My great respect from xxx.
