Meet Our Team

Carly has worked as a clinical psychologist for the last 25 years in a variety of different settings. After completing a Masters of Psychology in Child, Educational and Developmental Psychology she worked in the disability sector, Lifeline and then moved into the clinical mental health space. Carly spent a number of years working in remote indigenous communities and credits this time with influencing and developing her values, direction and a strong connection to the land and it's people. Carly then returned to her hometown of Ararat, completed her clinical psychology endorsement and spent 16 years working in child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, education and private practice. On returning to her hometown, Carly was fortunate to cross paths with Tammie Meehan and they immediately struck up a friendship and a shared passion for early intervention in mental health and a love for their community.  From this the seed for One Red Tree was planted.  The impact of suicide on the community and the ongoing lack of mental health support fuelled the growth of this idea into the clinic we have today. Carly is excited about the future development of One Red Tree and breaking down barriers to work more collaboratively with other service providers to co-ordinated mental health services that responds to the individual needs of our community. 

With a career spanning 25 years as a primary school teacher and later in school leadership, as a principal and assistant principal, Tammie developed a passion for wellbeing and mental health. Over her career, she was fortunate to travel to Reggio Emilia in Italy to learn from world-renowned early childhood educational leaders and Santa Fe, New Mexico to learn from relational leaders who embraced community and family connections in holistic learning of children. 

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She co-founded ORTRC with Carly McKinnis, as they shared this passion for wellbeing and providing a service that was truly community-based. Together, they wanted to create a not-for-profit organisation that grew from the needs of our rural community and one that can provide holistic, professional psychological support in our schools and across all areas of our wider community. 

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Tammie is a Co-CEO of ORTRC and shares this role with Carly. They both strive to lead an organisation that is connected to our community, provides an outstanding mental health service, and encourages a rural career pathway for psychologists.

With nearly 30 years of experience as an educator and community leader, Megan Shea brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to One Red Tree Resource Centre. Graduating with a Bachelor of Education with Honours from the University of Ballarat, she dedicated her career to teaching at Ararat College and Marian College, holding numerous leadership positions. A transformative experience working with the Indigenous community in Ti Tree shaped her approach to education, fostering flexible teaching strategies and the integration of Indigenous perspectives.

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Megan's commitment extends beyond the classroom. She is a Director on the East Grampians Health Service Board, contributing to strategic oversight and ensuring quality healthcare for the Ararat and Willaura communities. Her extensive involvement in local sports has earned her Life Memberships with the Wimmera Football/Netball League and the Ararat Football/Netball Club. She has also served on the Ararat Correctional Facilities Community Advisory Group and the AFL Wimmera Mallee Advisory Group.

A lifelong resident of the region, Megan is deeply invested in the health and well-being of young people and is proud to support the community through One Red Tree Resource Centre.

Teresa is an experienced Administrative assistant who commenced at One Red Tree Resource Centre in 2023 and has spent the last 31 years employed in the mental health sector. Teresa loves working with people and providing a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Teresa has strong values around providing a supportive, professional, client centred service and she relishes working with the ORTRC team to provide this from the first contact our clients have with the service.