Together, the leadership team guides Umbrella Dementia Cafés to deliver on its mission and build a strong, sustainable future.
Kirsty Porter
Founder & Director
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Kirsty is the Founder and CEO of Umbrella Dementia Cafes (UDC). She is a registered Div 1 nurse with a degree and expertise in Aged Services Management in the UK and Australia. Drawing on international models from the UK and The Netherlands, Kirsty established the charity in 2016 and successfully implemented the evidence- based, dementia cafe ‘village model’ across multiple Victorian communities to address the gap in post-diagnosis social support.
Olive Aumen
Non-Executive Director
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Retired Community Health Nurse & Manager with extensive experience in the health sector. As General Manager Mental Health AOD & Prevention at healthAbility for over 24 years, she led multidisciplinary teams focused on health promotion, disease prevention and supporting vulnerable communities, including remote areas and Aboriginal communities. Her commitment to public health is further demonstrated by her roles as Board Chair of the Deakin University Health Advisory Board and Board Director of Women’s Health East. Olive is a Rotarian and held senior roles at district level.
Andrew Webster
Non-Executive Director
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Andrew Webster is Chief of Staff at Aussie Broadband and an expert in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Strategic Transformation. He is a member of the AICD and FGIA. With over 20 years of experience, Andrew has developed and led high-performing teams across diverse industries, including Big Four consulting, with extensive work in APAC and EMEA. He is known for creating an intelligence-led risk management framework and his ability to deliver and execute critical initiatives, including organisational transformations, GRC capability enhancements, and regulatory compliance.
Chris Porter
Director & Board Treasurer
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Chris Porter is a Director and consulting actuary at WTW, Melbourne, specialising in superannuation and employee benefits. He is a qualified Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK. Chris provides actuarial and strategic advice to some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds on matters including financial modelling, long-term risk assessment and regulatory compliance. He is also a Trustee Director of superannuation funds.
Vacant Position
Chairperson 2025 - 2027
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chairperson to lead our Board during this exciting phase of growth and expansion. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of corporate leadership, strategic vision and a personal understanding of dementia to guide UDC towards achieving its ambitious strategic plan. We are only advertising this role on the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Please visit the AICD to learn more about this role or contact Kirsty Porter (CEO) or Jen Thompson (Chairperson) via their LinkedIn pages.
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