About Us
Our Lively Eaters team consists of a range of experienced paediatric therapists from Dietetics, Infant Mental Health, Paediatrics, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. We work together in a holistic way to support families with the many inter-twined factors which we know impact on and can be caused by children with feeding challenges.
Emily Lively – Director
– Paediatric Speech Pathologist –
Qualifications:
BAppSc (Speech Pathology)
Member Speech Pathology Australia (PSR)
Emily has worked within paediatric inpatient, outpatient and community Speech Pathology since 2000. Read More
Michelle Barmby
– Paediatric Occupational Therapist –
Qualifications:
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)
Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Registered therapist with AHPRA
Michelle has over 10 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, primarily in the public health arena. She has experience working with clients & families across hospital and rehabilitation settings, client’s homes and community settings. Read more.
Kristy Collins
– Paediatric Speech Pathologist –
Qualifications:
BAppSc (Speech Pathology)
Member Speech Pathology Australia
Rachel George
– Paediatric 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
Amalie Hooper
– Office Manager –
Amalie has over 16 years experience in administration and customer service and brings a friendly and professional manner to our front office and administration services. She looks forward to helping you when you next contact or visit the Lively Eaters office. Read more.
Carla Koay
– Paediatric Occupational Therapist –
Qualifications:
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)
Graduate Certificate in Education (Vision Impairment)
Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Registered therapist with AHPRA
Carla is a warm and passionate occupational therapist with over 10 years experience providing paediatric therapy services.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, within inpatient, outpatient and community development programs. Read more.
Lindy Parfrey
– Paediatric Dietitian –
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science
Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Lindy is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with experience working in children’s hospitals in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Since 2000, Lindy has worked with infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of nutritional needs and has written food and nutrition policy for Childcare Centres and Children’s Centres. Read more.
Dr Therese Post
– Paediatrician –
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine, University of Adelaide – 2000
Fellowship (Paediatrics) Royal Australasian College of Physicians – 2007
Prior to commencing private practice Therese has worked at the Mildura Base Hospital in Victoria (2007-2011), the Mt Gambier Hospital in SA (2013-2015) and the Women’s & Children’s Hospital (SA). Read more.
Skye Shute
– Speech Pathologist –
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) Honours
Member of Speech Pathology Australia (PSR)
Since graduating from Flinders University in 2007, Skye has worked as a paediatric speech pathologist in both South Australia and Tasmania providing services in not for profit, private clinic and educational settings. Read More
Jessica Smith
– Paediatric Occupational Therapist –
Qualifications:
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)
Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Registered Therapist with AHPRA
Jess is a passionate Occupational Therapist with over 7 years experience working with children and families. She has supported children across many settings, including home, kindergarten, school and clinic and has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and developmental delays. Read more.
Erin Warnes
– Paediatric Occupational Therapist –
Qualifications:
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)
Member Occupational Therapy Australia
Registered therapist with AHPRA
Erin has over 10 years experience as an Occupational Therapist working in a range of community settings. She has worked in multi-disciplinary teams to maximise the functioning of children experiencing developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and physical disabilities. Read more.
Roanna Whiting
– Paediatric Speech Pathologist –
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Member of Speech Pathology Australia (PSR)
Roanna is a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about paediatric feeding and working with young children and their families. Roanna has experience in both private practice and public health settings and has worked with children with significant sensory feeding and swallowing difficulties. Read more.