Liz is the Chief Executive of the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS). She has spearheaded a program to transform EMHS into the first dementia-friendly metropolitan health service in Australia.
Norminda is Project Manager and Australian-Filipino Community Services Chaplain. She has helped open a dementia-friendly Reminiscing Garden in her community.
Bill was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at the age of 59. He enjoys helping and showing others how it is possible to still lead a better life.
Jack has led an active lifestyle all his life. He was an AFL umpire and a member of a social running club. Jack is now semi-retired with a hobby of growing native plants.
Bob is a volunteer at The Sunraysia Men’s Shed in Mildura, Victoria. Bob and other members are learning more about dementia to help create a dementia-friendly community.
Sandra is living with younger onset dementia and is still involved in her business in rural Victoria.
Chris is a consultant physician in Geriatric Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. Chris is committed to improving the lives of those people living with dementia.
Natalie is a former teacher who is passionate about guiding children with disabilities to be confident learners.
A diagnosis of dementia motivated Juanita to study in diagnostic genomics.
When Bruce was diagnosed with dementia, he kept his mind active by making recycled art.
Gwen is the carer and partner of Jack, a proud Yankunytjatjara man who’s done it all.
When Rob isn’t caring for his wife Marg, he’s brewing beer with his mate who is also a carer.
When Benny became a carer for his mother, he got a lot of support from his community.