Authors

Compass works with experts from around Australia to publish the latest information and insights on a variety of important topics that affect older people, their families, friends and the services they rely on.

Professor Dale Bagshaw

After 36 years of service, Dale left UniSA on July 31, 2009 and is now an Adjunct Professor with Justice and Society,...

Rochelle Beatty

The Biscuit Tin project

Rochelle Beatty is The Biscuit Tin Project Coordinator at Celebrate Ageing Ltd. The Biscuit Tin project is a primar...

David Bugg

David Bugg is a senior podiatrist and director of Sydney City Podiatry. David has extensive knowledge of podiatric co...

Cathy Callaghan

Cathy is an advocate for better and fairer housing policies, based in New South Wales. Her career has taken her from...

Carers SA

Carers SA

Carers SA is the peak advocacy body for Carers in South Australia. Raising the voice of Carers, recognition of Carers...

Compass

Compass

Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guid...

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers. An e...

Sonia Di Mezza

Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS)

Sonia Di Mezza is the CEO of the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) in Canberra, a solicitor and human r...

Emmeline Fooks

Emmeline Fooks trained in occupational therapy before specialising in hand and upper limb rehabilitation. She enjoy...

Steve Grady

Steve Grady is a dementia and aged care advocate. He lives with dementia and is a living experience advisor on severa...

Grok Academy

Grok Academy

At Grok Academy, our mission is to educate all learners in transformative computing skills, knowledge and disposition...

Catherine Hart

Hearing Australia

Catherine is an audiologist with more than 25 years’ experience in the hearing care and rehabilitation of adults and ...

Ngaire Hobbins

ngairehobbins.com

Ngaire Hobbins APD is a fully qualified Australian dietitian and an expert on nutrition, ageing, brain health, and d...

Emily Jallat

Emily Jallat is a clinical psychologist passionate about supporting older adults to live their best lives. Her practi...

Melanie Joosten

Melanie Joosten is a writer and social worker who works in social policy and justice reform. She is the author of A L...

Kedy Krystal

GRAI

Kedy is the Executive Officer for GLBTI Rights in Ageing (GRAI). It is a not-for-profit community-based organisation,...

Evita March

Associate Professor Evita March (She/Her) is a leading international expert in online behaviour, relationships, and i...

Phillipa McDonald

Philippa McDonald is a 30-year veteran of ABC News and one of the most recognised, respected, and trusted faces in Au...