Anne Moehead
Chair
Anne is a Registered Nurse specialising in the field of Psychogeriatrics / Dementia for over 30 years. Anne was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2006 for services specific to dementia care. Anne achieved the 2021 Public Service medal: for providing exceptional service to NSW Health since 1973. Anne is the Chair of the Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance (DIBA) and feels privileged to steer this outstanding committee to make a positive difference for carers and people who live with dementia in our local community. Anne takes the lead in our DIBA annual symposium, this event is essential to upskill our local community in all aspects of dementia.
Gabrielle Rodda
Treasurer
Gabrielle has been a member of the DIBA since its inception and also has lived experience of caring for a person living with dementia. Gabrielle is a registered Nurse/ Educator with experience in a wide variety of settings. Gabrielle is the Team Leader for Allied Health and Nursing for TAFE NSW. Gabrielle has lived experience of caring for a person with dementia and has a strong interest in Dementia Care and raising awareness of Dementia within our community. Gabrielle strives to ensure that our future Nursing and Care staff are educated on best practice in dementia care and understand the specific needs of their clients.
Meg Pickup
Secretary
Sabrina Pit
Ordinary Member – Grants
Sabrina is an independent consultant in the area of Dementia, Ageing Societies, Workforce, and Digital Health. She started the Northern Rivers Younger Onset Dementia Support Group. She has published over 90 peer reviewed papers, including the effectiveness of dementia workforce online training courses, international dementia workforce training standards and digital training for carers. Sabrina was an Expert Member in the development of the Australian and International Standard on Dementia Inclusive Communities. Sabrina coordinates and writes grants. She leads program evaluations and the YOD Support Group. Sabrina is passionate about carers and people living with dementia having fun and connecting with people locally, and raising the awareness of what others can do to help. inception.
Christina Aggar
Ordinary member- Research
Christina Aggar is a registered nurse with over 40 years’ experience and a Professor
of Nursing at Southern Cross University. She is an international leader in ageing
research, with a strong track record in collaborative, translational work with family carers. For seven years, she has held a conjoint research appointment with Northern NSW Local Health District, supporting and leading clinical services research. She holds an NHMRC Partnership Grant on delirium prevention with family carers and collaborates with partners in the UK, Canada and the USA. Christina also leads the Australia Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education Carers Panel and is
committed to transformative
Kylie Strom
Ordinary member
Kylie is an Occupational Therapist with over 25 year’s of experience in both corporate management roles and private practice. Kylie works alongside adults with varying physical and cognitive needs and runs an OT specific dementia program; COPE (Care of People with Dementia in their Environments) which is designed to support the carer to overcome daily challenges in managing the person with dementia at home. Kylie links her program participants to the benefits and offerings of the DIBA. As a member of DIBA, Kylie aims to enable people with dementia and their carers to live their best lives in our local community.
Ian Johnston
Ordinary Member
Ian is a retired Clinical Geropsychologist. In his career he became expert in managing the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia across many different types. Ian has extensive experience working firsthand with caregivers and people with dementia throughout their whole dementia journey. This practical knowledge has given Ian an in-depth understanding of the stress that this diagnosis can cause to all of those involved. Working for DIBA gives Ian the opportunity to understand the needs of our members and wider community. Ian is able to share his professional knowledge and experience to make life easier for those with a diagnosis of dementia.
Sandra Signorini
Chair Dementia Advisory Group
Sandra worked in the clothing industry until her retirement in 2008, after which she continued with part-time administrative work. She has traveled overseas and caravanned around Australia. In 2019, when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sandra moved back to Ballina to access care resources to assist in his care. Through DIBA, she found a supportive community that has made her role as a carer easier. Sandra’s combination of work experience, travel, and personal experience as a carer allows her to bring a valuable perspective to her role at DIBA. She is committed to supporting the DIBA community
Susan Burgess
Ordinary member
Susan is a retired Registered Nurse/ Educator who has extensive experience in a variety of settings and specialised roles. Susan a Bachelor of Arts and is working towards post graduate training in Dementia Care. Susan has lived experience with dementia in her role as a carer and believes that as a committee member for DIBA and advocate for Dementia Australia, she can improve the care provided to those who live with dementia and ensure that both carers and the person they care for are able to stay connected to their local community
Helen Rankin Jarvie
Ordinary Member
Helen brings extensive management experience and recently retired from her role as practice manager at Alstonville Clinic. She has also been the primary caregiver for her mother, who is living with dementia. This experience has deepened Helen’s
empathy and insight into the challenges that families and individuals face when caring for loved ones. Balancing her nurturing responsibilities, family obligations, and her passion for sports and travel is both demanding and fulfilling for Helen. She says, “I cherish the opportunity to spend this time with my mum… doing things we both enjoy.”
Kelli Potts
Ordinary member
Kelli Potts is a dedicated professional who holds a Masters of Business Administration, she is the Executive Manager of Operations and Finance at Crowley Care, Ballina.
Kelli has a special interest in the impact of design and living environments on individuals and communities, particularly for creating dementia friendly spaces. Kelli inspires peoples well-being through fostering connections and engagement at all stages of life. Kelli brings her expert executive management skills including organisational governance to DIBA. Kelli is instrumental in supporting DIBA with innovative solutions and fresh approaches to support people with dementia in the broader community.
