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Ita Buttrose AC OBE

Ambassador and former National President - Dementia Australia, Chair - ABC

Ita Buttrose AC OBE has led change at the highest level through a distinguished career. Her extensive experience in a range of senior leadership roles background positions together with her personal commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia means that she is able to speak on the importance of leadership and organisational culture to transform dementia care.

Ita has had a long association with Dementia Australia starting as a member of the NSW Advisory Committee (now disbanded), then later as National President of Alzheimer’s Australia from 2011-2014. Ms Buttrose is pleased to have the opportunity to continue her work with the organisation as an Ambassador.

“My father had dementia so I am all too aware of the impact it has not only on the person with dementia, but also on those close to them. It is important for people to know where to go to get help. No one has to walk the journey alone.”

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