About
Us.

Lana-Joy is the Founder and Director of Smiles All Round. She is a registered Psychologist and holds a Master’s degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She is also a Board Approved Supervisor. Lana-Joy has 30 years of experience in the field of disability and 23 years as a Psychologist consulting in a range of roles.

Lana-Joy grew up in Naracoorte, South Australia, and moved to Melbourne to complete her tertiary education. After living in Melbourne for 17 years, she returned to Naracoorte in 2011 with her husband and two sons. She feels privileged to have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the community that invested in her life all those years ago.

Lana-Joy has a bubbly, down-to-earth approach and enjoys connecting with young people at their level. She is passionate about upskilling those she connects with. Lana-Joy prides herself on adopting a “practical, evidence-based” approach when providing therapy, presenting workshops and facilitating training and development for educators and health professionals.

Over the past eight years, Lana-Joy has had the privilege of presenting more than 50 workshops across the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria. She is particularly grateful to now have a dedicated team of facilitators and co-facilitators who also assist in delivering workshops and training across various venues and educational sites. This expansion has allowed us to extend our reach and offer even more support. To date, as a team, we have proudly presented over 70 workshops!

Lana-Joy’s speaking engagements and involvement in community events include:

• Smiles All Round hosted a free community event—screening the SEEN documentary and a Q&A session with local panel members, 2025
• Guest Speaker at Naracoorte Garden Club AGM, 2025
• Webinar presenter for Department of Rural Health, UniSA, 2021 & 2022
• Guest presenter at Pathways to Pay Packets Career Expo at Naracoorte High School, 2021
• Guest presenter at Sunrise Christian School Parent Information Night, 2020
• Stall holder and speaker (in kind) at Mount Gambier Health and Wellbeing Expo, 2019 & 2020
• Guest Speaker at Keith Health Expo, 2019
• Guest Speaker at the “Empowering Women in Business” Breakfast (Women in Business and Regional Development, Mount Gambier), 2018
• Facilitated a stress management seminar for Senior Managers at Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier, 2018
• Provided professional development to Country Health Connect Paediatric Allied Health Team, Mount Gambier, 2018
• Stall holder (in kind) and presenter at the Youth Mental Health Festival and Forums held in Naracoorte, SA, 2013–2017
• Guest Speaker at Geared for Life, Keith Area School, 2017
• Keynote Speaker at Sunrise Christian School, Naracoorte, February 2017

Mandy Clark is our friendly, approachable Practice Manager with over 20 years of administration experience spanning a number of different health sectors. Mandy is our longest-serving team member, reaching 10 years in February 2026!

She is a qualified dental assistant with 10 years of experience in the private sector, including administration duties. She has also worked in administration for an extensive period of time at a chiropractic clinic.

She has a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping through TAFE SA, and a Diploma of Leadership and Management. Mandy is a mum to three children and owns a small farm with her husband.

Mandy oversees the daily running of our clinic and manages our finances, assessment service and workshop schedule. Mandy does her best to provide clients with a high-quality service, ensuring a positive experience at our clinic.

Nat is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Originally from Adelaide, she moved to Robe in 2011 after completing her undergraduate studies in Adelaide and California. Nat has worked as a primary school teacher in Robe since 2013.

Nat holds a Master of Professional Psychology from La Trobe University, an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Adelaide, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning from Charles Darwin University. She completed her psychology internship at Smiles All Round in 2025 and gained full registration as a Psychologist in early 2026.

Drawing on her background in both education and psychology, Nat works alongside children and families to provide evidence-based therapy and ongoing family and school support. She values building strong relationships with children, adolescents and their support networks, creating a collaborative and neuroaffirming environment where families feel understood, supported and empowered.

Nat has a particular interest in assessment and providing ongoing support post-assessment for children and their families. She has a strong understanding of the differing presentations of neurodiversity across age groups and genders. Her experience within the education system allows her to work effectively with families, schools and other professionals to support positive outcomes for children and families.

Areas of Specialty and Interest

• Cognitive assessments
• Educational assessments
• ADHD assessments
• Neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism)
• Separation anxiety
• Anxiety
• Low self-esteem
• Sleep challenges
• Emotional regulation
• School-related challenges
• Family and school support
• General psychological wellbeing

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Qualifications

• Master of Professional Psychology – La Trobe University
• Advanced Graduate Diploma in Psychology – the University of Adelaide
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning – Charles Darwin University
• Bachelor of Psychological Science – the University of Adelaide

Registration and Certification

• Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Memberships

• Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi)

Geraldine (Gez) Walter is an experienced educator with over 20 years of progressive experience in both primary and secondary school settings. She holds a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Counselling.

Gez is extremely passionate about providing young people and their families with proactive strategies to assist them in coping with the pressures, stress and anxiety of their daily lives. She has seen the need for these services increase greatly over the past seven years, especially in rural communities, and feels it is her time to step in and help make a difference.

Gez lives on a rural property in Goroke, Victoria, with her husband. She has three young adult children. She is heavily involved in her local community and recognises the importance of being connected to those around us.

Gez works across two of our sites, Goroke Community Health Centre and Naracoorte HQ. Gez facilitates and co-facilitates our workshops, parenting programs and training with educational staff. She offers a unique perspective, drawing from a diverse blend of knowledge and experience, including her own parenting journey, teaching background and counselling expertise.

Cathie has been a primary school educator for 40 years, with 18 of these as a school counsellor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and has recently graduated with a Master of Counselling degree. Cathie is excited to continue working with children and families, helping them to recognise their strengths and to support them in finding safe and effective solutions to their problems.

Cathie grew up in Adelaide and has spent most of her working life in the country. She has lived in and around Naracoorte for over 35 years and has one adult daughter. Cathie appreciates the importance of developing and maintaining connections with others and the community.

Cathie brings warmth, humour and a sincere interest in people of all ages. She uses a person-centred, solution-focussed approach to assist clients to feel empowered to understand and take control of their thoughts and emotions.

Dani is a provisional psychologist, on the verge of completing her Master of Psychological Practice. She also holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (2024) and Bachelor of Communications (Journalism; 2011).

After more than a decade in journalism, Dani was driven by a desire to help change the story of rural and regional mental health she had spent years reporting on.

Dani lives on a sheep farm in western Victoria with her husband and four young children; she contributes nothing to the farming operation but enjoys all the perks of living in the middle of it!

Dani has a serious fear of missing out so if something is happening in Edenhope, chances are she’s involved! Lake Wallace parkrun is a particular passion, alongside Little Athletics, the Edenhope-Apsley Football Netball Club, and the Lifeforce Edenhope suicide prevention network.

Mel is our Client Care Coordinator at Smiles All Round, and as well as managing new clients, she helps with administration.

In her role, Mel engages with new clients, taking them through the initial intake process, including introducing new clients to Smiles through intake sessions. This involves discussing background information, goals and what to expect during the therapy process.

Mel completed her Bachelor of Social Work at the University of South Australia in 2013, having completed placements in her areas of interest, working with young people and in a mental health setting. She has worked primarily with adolescents within a high school setting, at both the Naracoorte High School main campus and off-site at the Independent Learning Centre.

Mel lives with her partner and three young children at Frances. She is actively involved in her local community, and works regularly with her fellow community members to realise opportunities for the young people in their district.

Jess is our vibrant and energetic office administrator. Jess originated from the picturesque Adelaide Hills. With a background in viticulture, she has developed a diverse skill set and brings a wealth of experience to our team. Jess made Naracoorte her home in 2001, and since then, she has become an integral part of the community.

Known for her positive attitude and sense of humour, Jess infuses our workplace with fun and joy, creating a welcoming environment for both clients and staff. Her range of talents ensures that she can tackle any task with ease, and her approachable nature makes her a go-to for support within the team. Jess’s passion and enthusiasm are evident in everything she does, and she is dedicated to making sure each client has a great experience with us.

Tahlia is a local and highly experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist with 16 years supporting children and families across the Limestone Coast, from birth through to adulthood.

Tahlia works alongside children who experience developmental differences, Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, early childhood trauma, or delays in reaching milestones — helping them build the skills they need for everyday life. Her approach is relationship and strengths-focused, grounded in neuro-affirming, compassionate, family-centred care.

Tahlia has partnered extensively with children and families, educational facilities, Allied Health teams and organisations, care and support agencies, and child services departments — helping children build the skills they need to thrive and reach their potential in everyday life.

On a personal note, Tahlia has two young children of her own. They've been her biggest teachers, both in motherhood and in child development, and continue to inspire the way she shows up for the children and families she supports in our community.

Tahlia runs her own private practice and joins our Smiles All Round team to conduct dual-clinician autism assessments. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work together to support children and families across our region, particularly as many families would otherwise need to travel to major cities (often more than 700 km round trips!) to access team-based assessments.