Our Team

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.

Alzheimers Wellington support services include:

  • Information and education including:
  • Telephone support and advice
  • Home assessment visits
    • education workshops
    • info sheets on dementia related topics
    • information services to enable you to access government support services such as day programmes, home help or relief care
    • information on other support services e.g. taxi chits
  • Referrals to other service providers
  • Supporter meetings


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



Staff Vacancies

There are no staff vacancies at this time.


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.