NSW Branch Manager – Carlo

Carlo joined the AAAF as a committee member in June 2017. Carlo is originally from Salford, UK and has been living in Australia since 2004. Carlo has had Alopecia Universalis since the age of 5. This has not stopped him in anyway, being a professional rugby league player in the UK Super League and coaching the Italian Rugby League in the World Cup in 2013. Following on from his high performance life as a player and a coach Carlo has been employed in numerous executive positions using his expertise in high performance to assist with the growth of business’s in different sectors. Carlo has also been an ambassador for children’s charities and was a trustee of Alopecia UK when he undertook a year contract helping a family business in the UK. Carlo is focused on the awareness of alopecia in the general public and providing support to the alopecia community especially children.
Carlo can be contacted on carlo@aaaf.org.au

NSW Events Manager- Michelle

Michelle developed her first small patch of alopecia areata at age 15, in 1992. It stayed quite small for about 3 years when Michelle rapidly started losing many patches of hair from her scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes, which still constantly regrow and fall out. Michelle understands the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with alopecia, but she also knows that with some support you can live a happy and fulfilling life.

Michelle is married and a busy Mum of 5 girls! She has worked in Children’s Services for over 20 years and decided in 2021 to pursue a change of direction, and is now studying towards a Diploma of Counseling.. She has been organising events for the AAAF community in an unofficial capacity for several years, and now that it’s official we are excited to see more of her at our upcoming events.

 

NSW  Online Support Group

Support groups are a fantastic way to get in touch with other people who are living with Alopecia Areata, to ask questions and find new friends. Our Facebook groups are closed groups and you will be contacted by an administrator to ensure you are joining the correct state group and are part of the alopecia community.

• Click Here to ask to join the support group.

Events

All the current events are listed in our Facebook group. Join here.

AAAF runs a wide range of events, from Open Days and Trivia Nights, to pizza dinners and casual catch ups over coffee. These events all aim to provide a supportive atmosphere and chance to socialise with other people who have Alopecia Areata and their families. .

 

 

How to find a dermatologist near you:

Visit the Australasian College of Dermatologists website to use their search tool to find a specialist near you.

State Providers Supporting AAAF

For information about wigs, including what subsidies may be available to you, refer to our our Wigs Document via this page 

Company Name	Contact	Phone	Site	Specialty
Russell and Thyme	Brigette	0477107508	Website	Russell and Thyme was created by a fellow person with alopecia to make the kinds of turbans that she needed and couldn’t find elsewhere!
Rigon Headwear	Rosie	02 4324 4409	Website	Luxurious and comfortable headwear solutions made from natural products, for women living with hair loss.
Aura Threading & Beauty	Anna	0402 730 730	Website	Expert microblading cosmetic brow tattoo services. Natural looking, long lasting and tailored to your needs.
The Beautiful Hair Boutique	Sarah	0431 110 220	Website	Premium human hair wigs, finest Virgin European hair. Beautiful, secure, affordable & natural looking wigs.
Freedom Wigs Australia	Martine	0419 534 695	Website	Suction wigs
Wigs On Wheels	Tracy	0409 317 820	Website	Friendly free and discreet mobile wig service specialising in wigs for medical conditions
Transition Hair	Andrew	1300427778	Website	Famous for our boutique service at an affordable price, we specialise in custom made wigs in European Hair.
Briohny Walker- Real hair for real women		0435 305 576	Website	Custom solutions for partial hair loss. Hand made human hairpieces. Perfectly cut and colored to blend with your existing hair. Qualified wig designer and hairdresser. Private studio. Friendly and comfortable
Pink Sisters		0405317496	Website	Specialising in stylish, comfortable, affordable head wear, including scarves, wigs, hair pieces and accessories.
Lasting Definition	Monika	0403 173 794	Website	Monika has over 10 years of experience in the cosmetic tattoo industry, and specialises in Bold brows, Lips and Lashline.
Sydney Permanent Make-Up Centre		0295697799	Website	10% discount offered to Alopecia Clients
Zen Wigs	Marlee	Please email zenwigs@gmail.com	Website	Online wig boutique specialising in comfortable, natural looking, quality human hair wigs. Authorised retailer of the iWig by Erica Luxembourg.