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Wandi Nerida is a residential treatment centre for eating disorders.
228 Old Gympie Road
Mooloolah Valley QLD 4553
At Wandi Nerida, our multidisciplinary team brings together clinical excellence and genuine understanding. Many of our staff, board members, and volunteers have lived experience of eating disorders, offering both professional expertise and real hope to participants on their recovery journey.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re governed by a dedicated board and staffed with qualified medical professionals, allied health specialists, and support staff who are committed to person-centred, evidence-based care. Our leadership team oversees all facility operations, ensuring the highest standards of care for participants, families, carers, and employees.
Danielle Dougherty is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience across clinical practice, operational leadership, and strategic governance. Beginning her career in Nursing and Midwifery, Danielle has held senior leadership roles in Indigenous Health and Family Violence services, bringing a deep understanding of complex health systems and community needs.
With postgraduate qualifications in health management and leadership, and as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Danielle combines clinical expertise with strong governance and strategic insight. She is passionate about building high-performing teams that deliver safe, high-quality care and create pathways for people to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
As Director of Wandi Nerida, Danielle leads Australia’s first residential eating disorder treatment centre, driving innovation in private health services while aligning with a broader philanthropic mission to improve mental health outcomes nationwide.
Fionnuala Dunne received her medical degree at Trinity College in Dublin. She completed her registrar training in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England and undertook a senior registrar position in Melbourne in 1998. She returned to Newcastle and became a consultant in adult psychiatry in 2000 and, over the next five years, developed an early intervention service for psychosis. Dr Dunne came to the Sunshine Coast in 2006 and was a consultant psychiatrist at both Gympie and Nambour hospitals, before setting up her private practice at Cooinda Clinic in April 2014.
Dr Dunne has been the Medical Director at Wandi Nerida since May 2023.
Tahlia Duff (she/her) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who prides herself on providing evidence-based practice. Over time, she has developed a particular interest in mental health and the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating (including ARFID), weight and body image concerns, gastrointestinal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies. Tahlia has worked in both private practice and inpatient hospital settings. Tahlia is also Mental Health First Aid accredited, FODMAP certified and has trained as an Equine Assisted Therapy Assistant.
Tahlia practices with a Health at Every Size® (HAES) and weight inclusive framework; promoting improved health behaviours, body image and self-compassion for all population groups regardless of size.
Nerys has 21 years’ experience working in the hospitality industry and has expertise in a variety of cuisines and sectors of the industry including 5-star hotels, fine dining restaurants, clubs and aged care. Nerys is a certified Food Safety supervisor.
During her time at Wandi Nerida, Nerys has built a knowledge in providing nutritious food to people with Eating Disorders as well as supporting them to build their skills in preparing their own food on transitioning to the community. Nerys has a passion for sharing her love and knowledge of food; and supporting participants along their journey to recovery.