Our Team

Our dedicated staff play a vital role in supporting Umbrella Dementia Cafes and our wider community.

The Team's hard work and commitment help ensure that every cafe provides the guidance, resources, and warm atmosphere that our café members rely on.

Kirsty Porter

Kirsty Porter

CEO & Founder

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Jess Conley

Dementia Cafes Operations Manager and Interim Café Facilitator at Burwood Chatworks Cafe

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Ann Breteler

Dementia Café Coordinator

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Colleen Mckay

Café Facilitator at Friendship Cafe, Capel Sounds & Navigator Cafe, Sorrento

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Spencer Moroney

Café Facilitator at Umbrella Cafe Blackburn & Cafe of Connections, Box Hill

Work With Us

At Umbrella Dementia Cafes, we are driven by a shared passion: creating joy, connection, and support for those impacted by dementia. As we continue to grow, we are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to help us expand our reach and impact.

If you are looking for a role where your work makes a tangible difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. We offer a supportive and positive culture where innovation and empathy are valued.

Explore our current openings below and become part of our story.

We advertise on our favourite third-party job search sites; Workforce Australia, LinkedIn, Indeed, Ethical Jobs, ProBono and GoVolunteer.

Donate

Help create inclusive spaces for dementia communities through your donation.

Volunteer

Support and uplift people with dementia by volunteering with us.

Partner

Expand dementia-friendly resources and awareness by partnering with us.

Registration

Register your dementia cafe to be featured in our online directory.

Every Donation Helps!

Support Umbrella Dementia Cafés by making a donation today. Your contribution helps create inclusive spaces, support carers, and bring joy, connection, and dignity to those living with dementia.

A Moment of Joy
Your $20 donation pays for someone living with dementia to join a café session.
$20
Support a Workshop
A $50 gift helps fund creative, educational, or support group workshops.
$50
A Months of Connection
Your $100 gift supports a person living with dementia for an entire month—covering access to cafés, creative workshops, and community events designed to uplift and empower.
$100

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Volunteer

Want to make an impact? Reach out to us now if you want to be part of our supportive team. 

Partnership

Ready to make a real impact with us? We deeply value organisations who share our passion supporting families living with dementia. Please share a few details below and our dedicated partnership team will be in touch. 

Other Cafes

Want to register your dementia café as part of our directory? Reach out to us and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Leaving a Tribute or Memorial

Honour a loved one’s memory or celebrate a special milestone by donating in their name. Your tribute becomes part of a lasting legacy of care and compassion.

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Dementia Cafe Directory

Want to register your dementia café as part of our cafe directory? Please complete this form and our team will be in contact. 

Join

Register to attend one of our Umbrella Dementia Cafés. You can sign up for yourself, a client or a loved one.