Little Readers.

Big Conversations.

Helping children understand dementia through stories, love and conversation.

It started with one little book.

It became something much bigger.

Through Billie’s Eyes was created from our family’s personal experience with dementia. Along the way, we discovered a gap… There simply weren’t enough resources helping children understand dementia in a way that felt relatable, gentle and that made sense to them.

So, we decided to fill it.

What began as a children’s book has grown into a mission to start conversations, raise awareness and make dementia easier to talk about- for children, families and communities.

That mission continues through my work as an author and Dementia Australia Advocate.

Beyond The Book

A VOICE FOR CHANGE

Two smiling individuals standing outside holding children's books titled 'Through Billy's Eyes,' with a restaurant sign in the background.

Hon Reece Whitby MLA

A conversation that created change.

After meeting with the Hon. Reece Whitby MLA to share my hopes for Through Billie’s Eyes, Reece purchased copies for every primary school and library in his electorate helping this important conversation reach even more children and families.

Three smiling people — two men and a woman — standing together at a Dementia Australia event. They are dressed casually and are posing in front of a branded backdrop that says 'Dementia Australia.' One man has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a black denim jacket, the woman has long dark hair and is wearing a dark dress with a name tag, and the man has short hair and is wearing a tan jacket.

Hamish Macdonald, Myself & Jim Rogers

Taking our story to the airwaves. 🎙️

A special moment with Hold the Moment hosts Hamish Macdonald and Jim Rogers.

I was incredibly honoured to contribute a reading of Through Billie’s Eyes to Season 3 of Dementia Australia’s podcast taking our little book, and its message, to an even wider audience.

Two women taking a selfie in front of a blue screen with the Dementia Australia logo. One woman has bright pink hair and wearing a colorful patterned jacket, while the other has dark hair and is wearing a black sleeveless top. There are people in the background, including a man and a young boy.

Gwenda and Myself

Gwenda is living with Dementia.

Gwenda is a Dementia Advocate and a guest on season 3 of Hold the Moment Podcast. We feature on the same episode where you can hear me reading our book.

More than a book.

A community.

A man with a beard and a woman holding a children's book titled "Through Billy's Eyes" in front of a colorful painted landscape, standing in front of a white wall background.
Local primary school teacher, supporting our mission by purchasing our book for her class.
Author Visits