Alzheimers Wellington has four Dementia Advisors, an Educator, an Office Manager, fundraising and marketing suppoprt, and a Chief Executive. Everyone in the team is working towards supporting people affected by dementia in Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley and the Kapiti Coast. There is also a team of around 30 active volunteers including Board Members, Service Supporters, Drivers, Administration Support and Gardening/Handyman Support.
Anne Schumacher
Chief Executive
Phone: (04) 939 0133
Email: CE@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Liz O'Hare
Wellington Dementia Advisor / Team Leader
Direct line: (04) 939 0131
Email: Teamleader@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Sheena Farquhar
Kapiti (Paekakariki to Waikanae) Dementia Advisor
Direct line: (04) 297 3179
Email: Sheena@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Anna Harris
Wellington Dementia Advisor
Direct line: (04) 972 2594
Email: Anna@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Emma Fromings
Education and Community Partnerships Leader
Phone: (04) 938 0194
Email: educator@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Kirstie Wilton
Office Manager
Phone: 04 972 2595
Email: admin@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Kirsty Jones
Communications and Marketing
Phone: 04 972 2595
Email: comms@wellingtonalzheimers.co.nz
Volunteer Vacancies
Service support volunteers
Our Community Workers are looking for service support volunteers in all areas, enabling them to participate in self supporter groups. If you could spare a few hours once a month on a Wednesday (Wellington and Hutt Valley) or Mondays or Thursdays (Kapiti Coast), please call Liz O’Hare on 939 0131 for an initial informal chat about the role.