About Me

My journey

What if caring for someone you love didn’t have to feel so overwhelming… and you didn’t have to do it alone?

I’m Lisa Kimmitt - Founder, Carer Advocate and Dementia Doula behind The Carers Project.

My journey began not as a professional, but as a daughter. Supporting my mum through Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia opened my eyes to the reality so many families face - the exhaustion, the confusion, the emotional weight, and the constant question of “what do we do next?”

I experienced the sleepless nights, the system overwhelm, the moments of deep connection… and the moments that felt incredibly hard to hold.

And I also discovered something just as important. Even in the midst of it all, there can still be dignity, warmth and meaningful moments.

That belief now sits at the heart of everything I do.

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A word of wisdom

Outside of my work, you’ll often find me doing the things that keep me grounded and well.

Walking along the beach, spending time with my family and grandchildren, practising meditation and mindfulness, attending Clinical Pilates, reading and continuing to learn, and exploring new places through travel.

These aren’t just hobbies, they’re a reflection of what I stand by, personally and professionally. Because I've been in your shoes.

That care starts with US, too.

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Why I Created

The Carers Project

The Carers Project was created to be the support I wish I had - a place where carers and families feel seen, supported, guided and less alone.

Before I worked in this space, I lived it as a daughter and a carer. Now, navigating the same system as a professional, I see it from both sides, and what strikes me is how consistent the pain and overwhelm is.

Across every family and carer I have spoken with, the struggle is rarely about the care itself. It is about not knowing what's available, what comes next, feeling lost in a system that was never designed to explain itself.

Because most families don’t struggle with care itself - they struggle with knowing what to do next.

What makes my work different

This isn’t clinical. This isn’t transactional. This is human support, grounded in lived experience and professional guidance.

I bridge the gap between families and the systems around them, bringing calm, clarity and connection into what can otherwise feel like chaos. I stay grounded in the simple things that keep me well, and that same belief carries into how I support others. Walking alongside you not just with information, but with understanding, compassion and practical guidance.

Whether it’s early signs of change, navigating a diagnosis, or walking through later stages of care, I’m here to support both the person and the carer - every step of the way.

My belief

I believe that even in the hardest seasons of life, care can still feel calm, with space to breathe and take things one step at a time, connected - where families feel supported and not alone, and compassionate - where dignity and meaningful moments remain. Because behind every stage of care is a person, a family and a story that matters.

I also believe there are simple things we can do to come back to through Mindfulness, Movement, Nutrition, Natural Supports and Social Connection - not as pressure, but as gentle guidance.

And no one should have to navigate it alone.

My professional credentials

Accreditations

Gold Level Dementia Doula training, care coordination experience and ongoing professional development support my practical guidance.

Experience includes:
STRC Program Coordinator
Parkinson’s Carer & Support Group Coordinator
Aged care navigation
Education and community engagement