This article discusses the development of a public paediatric outpatient service in the Barwon region of Victoria, Australia. Previously, the region relied on private paediatric services, resulting in long waiting times and limited access. The new service, funded through the National Weighted Activity Unit (NWAU) model, includes multi-disciplinary teams and shared-care with general practitioners (GPs). In the first six months of the service, over 900 referrals were received, and a high proportion of patients were able to be discharged after face-to-face appointments. The pilot program has shown promise and could serve as a model for other health services. [Extracted from the article]