Amanda Hillyard

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I’m hosting a Cuppa to raise funds for all people living with dementia.

I’m hosting a Cuppa to support people living with dementia. 

Every dollar raised helps make a difference to the 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the families and friends who support them every day. 

Help me reach my fundraising goal so together we can help ensure that no one faces dementia alone.  

Your donation could help Dementia Australia: 

  • Provide free, confidential support through the National Dementia Helpline, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 
  • Deliver trusted dementia information and resources, including translations in multiple languages. 
  • Expand our network of Memory Lane Cafés, where people living with dementia can connect, share experiences and enjoy meaningful moments together. 
  • Fund vital research to improve care and work towards future breakthroughs. 

 Pop the kettle on. Let’s show up for dementia together. 

My Updates

🥤 A Nostalgic 'Cuppa' for a Great Cause!

Saturday 19th Sep
Our Garden Party just got a whole lot sweeter! A massive thank you to our incredible friends at North Penrith McDonald's for their generous support of our Cuppa for Dementia. Not only have they donated a fantastic donation of goodies to keep everyone smiling, but they have also lent us two of the famous, nostalgic yellow and red McDonald's drink coolers! They have also Donated a BRAND NEW COOLER for our raffle 🤩🤗… Seeing these iconic coolers brings back an absolute flood of wonderful memories from school sports days and childhood parties. We can't wait to share that retro magic while raising vital funds for Dementia Australia.

🍔🍟 Fresh Sponsor Alert

Wednesday 16th Sep

📢 Milestone Update! Over $6,000 in prizes and a new sponsor! ☕✨

Hi everyone! I am so incredibly excited to share the latest update for our upcoming private "Cuppa Time for Dementia" Garden Party.

The grassroots support from our local business community has been completely overwhelming. Our Monster Charity Raffle prize pool has officially smashed past OVER $6,000 IN VALUE! We have locked in everything from a $1,000 Domayne BBQ and luxury bedding to home appliances, premium wellness vouchers and sooooo much more.

🍔🍟 Fresh Sponsor Alert: 

I am also thrilled to announce that North Penrith McDonald's has officially jumped on board as a partner! I am actually meeting with the owners today to chat about exactly how they can help and contribute to our big morning.

We are running this on a strict $0-budget model so that 100% of every single ticket and treat sold goes directly to Dementia Australia. 

To protect the safety and comfort of our beautiful residents, our live morning tea is a strict invitation-only event for our immediate families, but our raffle sales are flying high!

Sending so much love and appreciation to everyone who is supporting our Cuppa Time event!❤️

#CuppaForDementia #DementiaAustralia #CommunityGoodwill #FundraisingMilestone

Brewing Change: Our Bright & Joyful Garden Party for Dementia Australia

Friday 14th Aug
Welcome to the Uniting Edinglassie Lodge Penrith fundraising page! We are hosting a Bright and Joyful 'Cuppa Time for Dementia' Charity Garden Party in our courtyard on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Every single dollar we raise through our upcoming monster raffle and volunteer bake sale goes 100% directly to Dementia Australia to fund vital research, education, and senior support services. Thank you for your incredible community kindness and support!
💙 A Massive Thank You to Our Supporters!
Our monster raffle has grown incredibly big thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community. We would love to publicly thank and recognise the wonderful businesses who have so kindly donated prizes to support our cause:
  • Bunnings
  • Chookis
  • City Cave
  • Dan Murphy’s
  • Domayne
  • Dusk
  • Francesca Jewellery
  • Groses Pharmacy
  • Harvey Norman
  • Hismile
  • Hoyts
  • Insignia Hair and Beauty Spa
  • Krispy Kreme Donuts
  • Mrs C’s Cupcakes
  • Officeworks
  • Outdoorish
  • Priceline Pharmacy
  • Rebel Sport
  • Repco
  • Spotlight
  • Urban Real Estate Glenmore Park
  • X-Golf
  • Zone Bowling
  • McDonald’s North Penrith
  • Penrith Party Hire
  • ...and many more!
While our garden party is a private, invitation-only event tailored to the comfort and care of our residents, you can still support our cause! Please consider making a wonderful tax-deductible donation directly on this page to help us reach our fundraising goal for Dementia Australia.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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What an incredible achievement! You’ve now raised more than 6.5 times your original goal, which is a testament to your passion, commitment, and the support you’ve inspired from others. Beyond the fundraising success, you’ve played an important role in raising awareness about dementia and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities. Every conversation you've started and every donation you've inspired is helping make a real difference. Congratulations Amanda, on this outstanding result and thank you for championing such an important cause. You should be very proud of what you've accomplished.

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Jennifer Dempsey

Amazing job ladies, Hoping that your ‘Cuppa for Dementia’ Garden Party this Thursday is as successful and bright as you wish for it to be… The effort time and love that has been put into this event - there is no words to describe what beautiful hearts you must have!!! Wishing you all the very best for the day…

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Molly Hillyard

Love you mum!!

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Jack

I need me that bbq

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Anonymous

🤩🌸

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Wingman!!!

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Sharon Ryan

Looking forward to having a cuppa and helping out for such a worthy cause. Great work Amanda

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Sharon Coulson

Thank you

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Baznbarb Smith

Go Girl

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Jack Davidson

Hey dude

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Ryan Paxton

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Anonymous

Happy to support this as my dad passed away 26 years ago at 70 with from early onset dementia.

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Jessie Smart

🩵🩵

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Eve Solomon

Its not much but, sending all my love to the patients

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Candy Paton

your the best bus driver ever, good work at this fundraiser im so proud of how far you’ve come. i’m willing to donate everything