A high-impact opportunity to change dementia care
The Wendy Project pairs an urgent, growing social need with a warm, scalable solution. We're seeking grant partners, impact investors and collaborators.
472,000+
Australians living with dementia today
1.6M
People involved in their care
#2
Leading cause of death in Australia
2058
Cases projected to reach 1.1 million
The investment case
Everything a grant committee or impact investor needs, at a glance.
The Problem
472,000 Australians live with dementia, supported by 1.6 million carers — most of whom are unpaid, exhausted and under-resourced. Existing tools are clinical, fragmented and not designed for the daily reality of dementia care. Lewy Body Dementia, in particular, is widely misunderstood and under-served.
Market Opportunity
Australia's aged-care and dementia-tech market is growing rapidly, backed by record government investment. Dementia cases are set to more than double by 2058 — an urgent, expanding need.
Our Solution
The Wendy Companion — a warm, accessible app uniting carers, families and professionals around one dignity-first care plan, paired with trusted education and community.
Impact Metrics
We measure success by reduced carer burnout, fewer crisis hospitalisations, stronger care coordination and families reporting greater confidence, connection and hope.
Theory of Change
Equip carers with knowledge + the right tools + a community → calmer, more dignified daily care → better outcomes for people living with dementia and healthier, more sustainable carers.
The Ask
We're seeking grant partners, impact investors and collaborators to fund the Companion beta, clinical validation and national rollout.
Future roadmap
Our staged plan to scale dignity-first dementia support across Australia.
Foundation & Community
Launch The Wendy Project platform, build the carer community and validate The Wendy Companion with families.
Companion App Beta
Release early-access beta of The Wendy Companion to waitlist families across Australia.
Clinical Partnerships
Partner with Dementia Support Australia, aged-care providers and research bodies.
National Scale & Advocacy
Scale nationally, fund research and influence dementia policy and dignity standards.
