ListenAbout Us
Dementia Wellington is a long-standing not-for-profit organisation, supported by the people and communities of Kāpiti, Porirua, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt Valley. We are an affliliate of Dementia New Zealand.
We are the only charity in Wellington providing free, community-based specialised support services to local families. Through tailored advice, support, information and education, our team at Dementia Wellington offer free services to anyone diagnosed with dementia and their families, at every stage of the disease. Check out our latest brochure for a summary of what we do.
We have our main office in Petone and have a small satellite office in Waikanae.
You can stay in touch with what we are doing on our Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages or email us on admin@dementiawellington.org.nz to be added to our Panui newsletter distribution list.
Dementia Wellington Team
Anne Schumacher – Chief Executive
Kristen Phillips – Office Manager
Rohan Trueman – Administrator
Dementia Advisors
Mike Jillings – Hutt Valley Advisor
Mai Christeller – Younger Onset Advisor
Tina Carter – Wellington Advisor
Jackie Cole – Kāpiti Advisor
Rachel Pethig – Porirua Advisor
Sheena Farquhar – Clinical lead/Educator
Our Dementia Advisors are all registered health professionals who are well-versed in navigating the mate wareware dementia journey, from getting a diagnosis within our health system to coping with changes as a whānau. Check out our What’s coming up page for Dementia Advisor consultation dates and times (note: you will need to make an appointment).
Dementia Wellington Board
Dementia Wellington has a Board of made up of valued professionals who guide and support our activities.
Anna Shires – Board Chair
Maarten Quivooy
Edwin Chan
Rachel Houlbrooke
Kathryn McCarrison
