Faces of dementia

Meet the Faces of Dementia – just some of the people who work in the dementia industry.

Each person adds their own individual experience and expertise to keep Dementia Australia doing what it does best; providing support to everyone impacted by dementia including those living with dementia, their families and carers.

One thing all of these people have in common is a strong belief in the importance of representing everybody impacted by dementia. This drives their determination to help provide vital support and resources that carry people through what can be the toughest of times.

Your donation can help Dementia Australia support people impacted by dementia, their friends and families.

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Liz Appleton

Accounts Officer

Liz works in Dementia Australia’s Sydney finance team. She’s responsible for making sure your donations are meticulously processed - ensuring every dollar gets to where it’s needed most. She’s passionate about what she does, and knows first-hand how vital support is after her own beloved and gentle-hearted mum died from dementia.

Courtney Allen

Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer turned Volunteer Coordinator, Courtney, connected Dementia Australia volunteers to the right roles for them. She enjoyed having a positive impact, ensuring that volunteers received the appreciation they deserve for giving their time and skills to support people with dementia. Courtney also has an academic interest in ageing and dementia.

Emily Silipo

National Individual Giving Manager

Emily works in Dementia Australia’s Fundraising team. She manages the strategic direction and rollout of our individual giving campaigns, looks after our regular givers, bequests, and in-lieu donations. She feels proud to be making a difference in people’s lives by raising money to help them live well with dementia.

Bee Elferink

National Business Services Administrator

Bee helps ensure Dementia Australia runs efficiently and effectively. She enjoys working for Dementia Australia because she feels closely aligned to its values, mission and vision. Bee also feels personally invested in the success of the organisation, after watching her grandmother live with dementia for 10 heartbreaking years.

Kelly Cameron

Community Fundraising Team Leader

Community Fundraising Team Leader, Kelly, works hard to support everyone who raises money for Dementia Australia. She loves her team and their impact on the lives of people with dementia. Together, they make raising funds for Dementia Australia a cinch – whether you’re running the City2Surf, planning a gala ball or hosting a sausage sizzle.