Lynne Warner

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to Lynne Warner who was nominated in the 2024 Maitland Local Woman of the Year Awards. Lynne has spent 20 years as a Social Worker in Geriatrics and Rehabilitation, 10 Years as the Dementia Advisor, 4 years as a Dementia Educator within Nursing Homes, Pharmacies, Service Clubs and Service providers and 4 years as Dementia Advisor. Lynne established a swim group and a gym group for people living with dementia. During COVID Lynne pivoted and created another group to support and educate the dementia community. Although retired Lynne gives her time on a voluntary basis to support those living with dementia and their carers as they battle the dementia assistance landscape. Lynne feels privileged to be on this journey with them, from the devastating shock of a dementia diagnosis, to the extra care required at home and then the wrench to full time care in a nursing home. Thank you, Lynne, for your dedication to the community of Maitland.