MaryAnn Birkbeck

I am so pleased to be formally a part of the Carer’s Foundation.  I was a carer for several years back in the 80’s. Back then there was no term ‘carer’ as such. You just ‘looked after’ someone who couldn’t. In my case it was my husband, who was less than impressed at...

Nat Nixon

Nat Nixon is an international best selling author and probably best known for her passion for colour, adventure and love of her family and friends. The love of her three adult children, Hannah, Oliver and Harriet knows no bounds! Nat adores and loves travelling with...

Kaan Tavli

As an ambassador, I stand with the Carers Foundation in their quest to not only support caregivers in their current roles but also to prevent potential burnout, hospital admissions, and foster a healthier, more resilient care-giving community. The Foundation’s...
Chithrani Palipana

Chithrani Palipana

A passion for helping people with disability is close to Chithrani Palipana’s heart. Chithrani has a Masters in counselling, and is an enthusiastic disability advocate. Being the mother and primary Carer to Dinesh, Chithrani is passionate about supporting carers in...
Dr Dinesh Palipana OEM

Dr Dinesh Palipana OEM

Dinesh is an Australian doctor, lawyer and disability advocate. He is the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, Australia and works as a senior doctor at one of Australia’s busiest hospitals at Gold Coast Hospital Dinesh has been an advocate for medical...

John Boyle

John says that he loves being an Ambassador for the Carers Foundation Australia as he has a huge regard for Carers that have no choice to do what they do, and loves that we can support and motivate carers to cope a little better.John has been volunteering for The...