Our Staff

Dr. Joanne Davey obtained her medical degree at Monash University in 2001.  She has extensive experience in a wide variety of settings, with post-graduate diplomas in anaesthetics and paediatrics. Jo enjoys all aspects of general practice, with special interests including Paediatrics, Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine. After a nomadic few years of part-time work and full-time motherhood, Jo is delighted to be returning to both Mansfield and CGP.

Dr. Emily Dirksen completed her MBBS at Sydney University and more recently earned a diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Originating from California and a former elite athlete, Emily has a strong interest in sports medicine as well as obstetrics (including caesareans) and gynaecology, paediatrics, and general medicine.

Dr Shane Richards Dr Shane Richards graduated in Medicine from the University of Western Australia, subsequently working as a junior doctor in Perth and then Warrnambool in regional Victoria. Shane has joined CGP as a registrar in 2020.

Dr. Mani Sathveegarajah has completed his Doctorate of Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He has a post graduate diploma in child health and has recently finished his emergency medicine training at Albury Wodonga Health. He speaks several languages and has special interests in general medicine, emergency medicine and psychiatry. Mani is a registered Quit Smoking Educator with Quit Victoria.

Dr Nelda Swart has a post-graduate diploma in Tropical Medicine, obtained in South Africa. She also worked in the HIV/AIDS field for many years before moving to Australia. Nelda has a special interest in Mental Health and General Medicine.

Trudi Copland-Reid is a fully qualified Nurse Practitioner and is able to offer a range of medical services for our patients.