About Us

Emily Lively
– Founding Director-

Qualifications:
BAppSc (Speech Pathology)
Member Speech Pathology Australia (PSR)

PhD Candidate (Flinders University)

Emily has worked within paediatric inpatient, outpatient and community Speech Pathology since 2000. Read More

Casey Dell’Orso
– Support Services Administration –

Qualifications:
Certificate III in Business Administration
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Education Support

Casey joins the Lively Eaters team with a background in disability support services. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan living with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions and behavioural support needs. Read More

Libby Dunkley
– Allied Health Assistant –

Qualifications:
cert 3 in Allied Health Assistant

Libby is a qualified Allied Health Assistant (cert 3 in Allied Health Assistant). She enjoys working alongside the therapists to keep sessions running smoothly and efficiently to give the clients the best outcomes. Libby has worked in hospitality for several years including as a food service assistant at Flinders Private Hospital covering diverse roles. Read More

Sarah Coventry
– Practice Manager –

Sarah is one of your friendly, welcoming first points of contact at Lively Eaters. She has a caring and efficient approach to assisting with client enquiries. Behind the scenes she ensures the smooth running of the practice by overseeing therapy requirements, providing support to our staff and families and upholding the safety requirements within our Centre. With over 20 years experience providing care and support to practices, Sarah most enjoys the rewarding nature of working within a team who help make a difference to the lives of families.

Donna Hanna
– Support Services –

Donna joins Lively Eaters with over ten years in Customer Service and a Bachelor of Social Work. She has experience working with children under the Guardianship of the Minister and high school students. Donna enjoys welcoming clients and seeing positive outcomes for families. She feels fortunate to be part of a team that cares for children and families. Read More

Rachel George
– Dietitian –

Qualifications:
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
BAppSc (Exercise and Sports Science)

Rachel is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 17 years experience. Read More

Will Liebing
– Feeding Therapist –

Qualifications:
Master of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Health Services Management
Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Will is a registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children and their families to achieve best outcomes. Read More

Lynly Mader
– Infant Mental Health Therapist –

Qualifications:
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)
Diploma of Infant Mental Health
Member of AAOT & WAIMH

Lynly has over 27 years working with families experiencing multiple adversities. In this time she has worked both within Mental health and Paediatric settings. Read More

Gemma Morath –
– Feeding Therapist –

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering

Gemma is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, who’s career transition into this health profession was motivated through her own family experience. Gemma’s three daughters have all experienced food allergy in their early years, and as a result Gemma has seen first hand the benefits that nutrition support from a Dietitian has provided. Read More

Dr Dildeepa Naveen
– Paediatrician –

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, India  Diploma in Othorhinolaryngology, India     Diploma in Child Health – Australia 2005        Fellowship (Paediatrics), Royal Australasian College of Physicians – 2005

As a parent, she understand the stress and anxiety associated with concerns about a child’s health, development or wellbeing.  Read More

Alea Peremiczko
– Support Services Therapy Assistant-

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary & Primary)

Graduate Certificate in eLearning

Member Speech Pathology Australia

Currently undertaking Masters of Speech Pathology

Alea joins us with over 20 years experience working in primary schools as a teacher. She loves working with children to get to know their interests and celebrate their achievements throughout their journey.

Alea is currently completing her Masters in Speech Pathology and is gaining valuable experience and extending her knowledge about the profession through her role at Lively Eaters Feeding Therapy.

One of the elements of education that inspired Alea to study Speech Pathology is the interconnection between the well-being of a child and their family. Alea is thrilled to be working in a team that supports everyone to achieve their best outcomes.