Meet our lovely and vibrant staff and volunteers. Everyone brings their own wealth of knowledge, skills and gifts to the Karli Health Centre team. See our team’s profiles below.
Clinical, Psychology & Therapy Assistant Services





John holds a Certificate IV in Disability.

Simon has a Bachelors of Commerce (Economics) as well as a Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation.

In addition, Debra has the following qualifications:
Masters of Social Work from La Trobe University
** Bachelor of Human Services from La Trobe University
** Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs) from TAFE Gippsland – formerly GippsTAFE
** Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health) from TAFE Gippsland – formerly GippsTAFE
Debra will be under the direction of Karli Health Centre’s counsellor, supported by Karli Dettman and clinically supervised by Karli Health Centre’s Mental Health Nurse, Kevin Pare. She will be providing client support and will be able to address a range of issues that can impact of client’s lives, particularly in relation to domestic violence, drug/alcohol abuse and mental health issues.
Yoga & Meditation Services



dedicated practitioner and teacher, she has studied Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin Yoga,
Pranayama and Meditation with a variety of teachers. She has completed her Intermediate Level 2 Yoga teacher with Yoga Australia. She is currently studying Yoga Therapy to offer individualised yoga programs as well as currently studying Art Therapy with CECAT. Her style is a mixture of gentle, strong, dynamic and static movements, which is suitable for beginners and Yogis. Irene is a Deaf Yoga teacher, fluent in Auslan, with a passion of creating, learning and sharing the love of yoga.
Irene is excited to be part of the Auslan Yoga movement where yoga is not a privilege but accessible,
inclusive and culturally sensitive for members of the Deaf community. “We carry inside us the
wonders we seek outside us.” – Rumi.. She believes Yoga allows us to be within ourselves.
Marketing, Interpreting, Finances & Cleaning Services





