Melissa Farley

Melissa Farley serves as the National Manager for the Connecting Peers program at Dementia Australia, where the focus is on reducing isolation and fostering social connections for individuals affected by dementia. With extensive experience, Melissa has worked in various roles including Team Leader of the Peer Support Program and Dementia Support Specialist at Dementia Australia. Previous positions include Local Area Coordinator at Latrobe Community Health Service, Marketing & Communications Manager at Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd, and Manager of Marketing and Development at Gippsland Grammar. Melissa's background also encompasses freelance writing, financial advising, and strategic marketing, complemented by academic qualifications in Business Administration and Financial Planning from RMIT University and Kaplan Professional.