HammondCare, the world’s leading provider of memory care for people with dementia, is a world leader in the field. In addition to being a world-class dementia care provider, HammondCare also provides education to medical students at UNSW’s Kensington, St George, and Hammondville campuses. Head of Research at HammondCare, Professor Andrew Cole is also a Conjoint Associate Professor at UNSW. He has presented lectures in Japan and Thailand.
Professor Melanie Lovell
Associate Professor Melanie Lovell is a senior staff specialist physician in the Department of Palliative Medicine at HammondCare in Northern Sydney. She is also a clinical senior lecturer at the Sydney Medical School. She has a particular interest in cancer pain and is a founding member of the Australian Cancer Pain Management Guideline. She is also a member of the Management Committee of Dementia Care Sydney.
Associate Professor Janine Stevenson
Senior staff at Dementia Care Sydney include clinical Click Here associate professors Steve McGregor and Henry Brodaty. They each hold a distinguished position in the field of old age psychiatry, and have contributed to the development of the field. Dr. Stevenson has published over 150 research papers and is an Examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
Professor Mark Buhagiar
Professor Mark Buhagiar is a physiotherapist and founder of the Dementia Care Sydney initiative. He has published numerous articles and has contributed to several academic conferences. He also provides training to physiotherapy students. He also designs and coordinates rehabilitation placements for overseas trained physiotherapists seeking recognition in Australia. Professor Buhagiar is also an Adjunct Supervisor at Macquarie University.
Visiting Principal Fellow Kirsty Beilharz
Music engagement with people with dementia is a new project developed by HammondCare. It is aimed at improving quality of life for people living with dementia. This innovative program uses music to help residents in residential care connect with staff. It is a unique method for reducing loneliness and promoting positive mental health. During the development of the program, Dr Beilharz studied music with dementia patients.
Professor Philip Siddall
As a professor, Phil Siddall is a leading authority on dementia and pain. He is generous with his knowledge and time. He is also humble and generous with his gifts. His contribution to the community has earned him the title of Distinguished Member of the Australian Pain Society. In addition, he has been involved in numerous research and education projects and is a frequent presenter for local hospitals and schools.