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Our Team

Good care starts with good people. Meet ours
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Director & Counsellor​

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For Elizabeth, good therapy begins with connection.

With more than a decade of experience Elizabeth brings evidence-based knowledge together with warmth, curiosity and genuine connection.

Elizabeth Banks

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Practice Manager​

 

 

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Rosalie is often the first person you'll meet at The Village Health. Warm, calm and always ready to help, she makes sure that from your very first phone call or visit, you feel welcomed, supported and know what happens next.

Rosalie Kenny

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Educational Therapist​

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Jane sees the young person behind the school report.

 Warm, practical and strengths-focused, she helps students better understand themselves and build strategies for school, learning and life.

Jane Sahhar

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Educational Therapist &

Counsellor​

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Where learning and mental health meet, Lauren understands both.

Warm, grounded and person-centred, she supports children, young people and adults across a range of challenges.

Lauren Bruce

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Cavoodle​

 

 

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Arlo brings a gentle presence and plenty of quiet companionship to The Village. He’s an excellent listener, a comforting little sidekick and always happy to make someone’s day a little softer.

Arlo

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Toy Poodle

 

 

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Patrick may be small, but his personality certainly isn’t. Full of character and charm, he reminds us that connection doesn’t always need words, and sometimes the best support comes with four paws.

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Patrick

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Miniature Groodle

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Poppy is learning the very important art of being a therapy dog. With plenty of fluff, enthusiasm and a love of doggy dress ups, she brings smiles, connection and a little puppy joy to The Village.

Poppy

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Join our Village​

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We’re growing and we’re looking for a psychologist to grow with us.

This is a role for someone who wants to do meaningful work, be part of a genuinely supportive team, and have a voice in what comes next.

Psychologist

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Phone: 03 5625 1778

Email: hello@thevillagehealth.com.au

Mail: 62 Smith Street, Warragul.

Victoria. 3820​​

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The Village Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples across this country. We honour their enduring connection to land, waters, culture, and community.

The Village Health is a place of belonging for all people, regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, culture, or faith. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe, seen, and supported.

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