Our Team
Kelly McGrath
Mental Health Care Navigator
Kelly’s career has encompassed many roles in the health, education, community development and research sectors. Kelly has several science and health degrees and has published research on a variety of diseases, along with health service development and implementation. She also developed and taught numerous science, health, and nutrition units at Central Queensland University over eleven years and conducted community development research projects for several local governments. Kelly lives and works in the Isaac and Central Highlands regions and understands the advantages and challenges of life in rural Australia. She has a passion for health and mental health research and education, and for ensuring that each individual has access to the best information, treatment and support on their journey to improved health and wellbeing. She expects to complete her Graduate Certificate in Mental Health at the end of 2024.
Keeley Ryan
Mental Health Care Navigator
Keeley has lived in Moranbah since 2016 and considers herself a local. Keeley’s background is in health administration, and she is currently undertaking a bachelor's degree in nursing and a Certificate IV in Mental Health. She has always been passionate about helping people, and her role as a Mental Health Care Navigator will see her supporting people through their mental health journey.
Keeley also has lived experience of mental health. She understands how difficult it can be to put your hand up and ask for help, which is why she is so excited about her new role. Having experienced the difficulties of finding a mental health service in a rural and remote area firsthand, she is determined to find accessible services tailored to the specific needs of each client which are available promptly and without having to travel hundreds of kilometers to access.
Keeley is based at the Navicare hub located at the Moranbah Youth & Community Centre.
Liana Irving
Mental Health Care Navigator
Previously serving as a Mental Health Nurse, Liana brings almost six years of valuable experience in mental health, coupled with a diverse background in customer support, sales, and business analysis. Guided by a desire for a more fulfilling career in healthcare, she transitioned to become an enrolled nurse, uncovering her true passion for mental health along the way.
Having recently completed a Diploma in Counselling, Liana is enthusiastic about contributing her skills and dedication to making a positive impact in her new role at Navicare.
Sherrie Farnell
Mental Health Care Navigator
Sherrie is a Mental Health Care Navigator with a Diploma of Counselling and a career spanning childcare, disability support, crisis housing, and youth work. She believes that everyone deserves access to support and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, and is passionate about holding space for people so they can become the best versions of themselves. Inspired by leaders such as Brené Brown, Jim Rohn, and Bob Proctor, Sherrie continues to grow through professional development, mindfulness, and meaningful connections. Her strengths are rooted in empathy, resilience, and the support of family, friends, and community.
Having grown up with family in the farming and mining industries, Sherrie understands the unique complexities and impacts these environments have on mental health—individually, within families, and across communities. Since 2018, Sherrie has called Moranbah home and is dedicated to ensuring rural and remote communities have access to the services, support, and opportunities they need to strengthen their mental wellness and live life to the fullest.