Dr Deirdre Little

Deirdre Little is a GP/Obstetrician who is currently the Medical Director of Lilyrose. She has been a visiting medical officer at Bellingen Hospital and a local GP, and was a founding doctor of Lilyrose. Lilyrose was seen by Deirdre and other GP obstetricians as a way forward for mothers and pregnancies in what can be a difficult and expensive time, often without a great deal of support. Deirdre has also written papers on reproductive health topics, published in various medical journals including the British Medical Journal of Evidence Based Medicine. Deirdre loves to write, loves camping and snorkelling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Teneille Clark

Teneille is an Endorsed Midwife, Registered Nurse and University Teacher who is passionate about providing woman-centred maternity care. She loves working with the Lilyrose team to provide continuity of care to women. She believes it is so important to educate and empower women so they can make informed choices throughout their pregnancy and are prepared not only for labour and birth, but parenthood! Teneille is a busy wife and mother of four children. For fun she loves to drive her VW Beetle, go for runs, play hockey, grow her own fruits and veggies and watch her AFL team Carlton play. 

Erin Holliday

Erin is a local Motherhood photographer and teacher, deeply passionate about supporting women on their journeys into and through motherhood. She loves learning about people's stories and finding ways to tell them through her camera. She is a firm believer in creating a village to raise a child and is excited about helping the women at Lilyrose to feel connected, supported and valued. Erin is married to her high school sweetheart and feels blessed to have her two children after challenging pregnancies. She loves adventuring in new places with her family, walking her dog at the beach and having breakfast dates with friends.

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Claire Bayley

Claire is a LifeHouse Care community case worker trainee who works at both the CareHouse and Lilyrose. She is passionate about holistic wrap-around support for individuals and families going through challenges, whether that is mental health, disability, pregnancy, or financially related. Outside of work, she volunteers her time to be on a number of youth advisory boards for mental health charities, helps with a disability music group, and is a young carer. Claire loves spending time with her family and dog and being creative anyway she can. 

Bev Downes

Bev is a retired Registered Nurse who loves to volunteer her time to help and support the Lilyrose team. She is passionate about supporting mothers and believes that women, Dads, partners and families need emotional, compassionate and non-judgmental support and practical assistance during the multi-faceted experience of pregnancy and motherhood. Bev is a wife, Mum to three adult children and a Nanna to six grandchildren. She loves travelling, walks on the beach, bike riding and catching up with friends for coffee.