Alopecia can feel isolating, but you are not alone. Our team is here to support you.
AAAF Support Ambassadors are carefully selected from a cross section of the community (business, sport, politics, health, media) representing various age groups and states around Australia and all have lived with Alopecia Areata.
The Ambassadors assist the Foundation by actively promoting and creating awareness about the condition. They can be contacted directly for one-on-one support, and, wherever possible, can assist with hosting information sessions about Alopecia at schools, clubs and youth groups. However, please be aware that all our Ambassadors are volunteers and attending events is subject to their availability, and the date and location of the events.
Jo – reach me at jo@aaaf.org.au
Jo is very new to the world of alopecia. She was diagnosed with alopecia areata in July 2019. This was quite a surprise and challenge for her to overcome. Jo works as a registered psychologist and is dynamic, engaging and solution focused. She had to apply many of the strategies she learnt as a psychologist to deal with her own hair loss situation. Jo has been heavily involved in volunteering throughout her life, mainly in Surf Life Saving and pet therapy services. She saw volunteering with AAAF as a positive and beneficial opportunity, which in turn has helped her deal with her own alopecia journey. Jo is very willing to support others in the alopecia community and more than happy to provide suggestions of psychologists who work with alopecia clients. Jo enjoys exercising, spending time with her partner and family, cooking and caring for her pet therapy dog Ralphy. She can be contacted at jo@aaaf.org.au. Jo is featured in the video to the right. |
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Stacey- reach me at Stacey@aaaf.org.au
Stacey joined the AAAF in November 2018 after having lived with Alopecia for over a decade. She developed Alopecia Areata at the age of 9, that has since developed to Alopecia Universalis. Stacey has been an active participant in the Tasmanian support group by attending events and contributing to ideas and planning. Stacey has completed media interviews leading up to the AAAF Kids Camp 2018, where she attended as a young adult helper to support children and teens with their Alopecia. Stacey hopes to be a positive role model to young people as she knows Alopecia is as much a mental and emotional battle as it is physical. Stacey is featured in the video to the right. |
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Nadine- reach me at Nadine@aaaf.org.au
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Clara- reach me at Clara@aaaf.org.au
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Harry- reach me at harry@aaaf.org.au
Harry is an empathetic, caring young man who developed Alopecia Areata 14 years ago. He is a strong believer that Alopecia teaches invaluable skills such as resilience and determination, and is here to support anyone who needs advice, guidance or cheering up. Harry can be contacted at harry@aaaf.org.au |
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Alex – reach me at alex@aaaf.org.au
Alex is a 26 year old veterinarian living in Western Australia’s beautiful South West region, and is a proud ambassador for the AAAF. Alex was first diagnosed with Alopecia Areata in January 2017 whilst completing her veterinary degree, and progressed to complete Alopecia Universalis in May 2019. She has experienced the emotional rollercoaster throughout her journey with hair loss, but has now embraced her Alopecia and is proud to represent a new standard of beauty and diversity for society! Alex can be contacted at alex@aaaf.org.au |
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Maddi was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at the age of 13. Now at age 29, Maddi has accepted her condition and is passionate about raising awareness and connecting with others from the alopecia community.Maddi works full time as a Marketing Coordinator and in her spare time enjoys live music, travelling and eating all the delicious food Melbourne has to offer. If you’d like to connect or have a story you would like to share with the community, you can contact Maddi at maddi@aaaf.org.au |
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 Mairead – Support AmbassadorMairead was diagnosed with AA at 13 years old in primary school, which progressed to AU by high school, where Mairead ended up shaving the last of her hair off at 17 years old.
Mairead is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, currently working as a disability support worker and studying Psychological Science at Uni. Mairead believes that alopecia can be your biggest strength although she understands the overwhelming physical and emotional effects of hair loss.
Mairead is a proud Alopecian and eager to transcend what society deems feminine or ’normal’ and be her true self unapologetically. Mairead would love to get to know more people with alopecia!
You can reach Mairead at mairead@aaaf.org.au
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Maddi – Support Ambassador