Concussion and CTE Coalition
In 2023 the Concussion and CTE Coalition was formed. The members include Dementia Australia, Brain Foundation, Connecters Australia, Associate Professor Fatima Nasrallah of the Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland and Dr Rowena Mobbs of Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland.
In February 2025 the Hon. Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport announced the Australia Federal Government granted 12.5 million to tackling chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
ConneCTErs Australia are committed to working in partnerships with the Concussion and CTE Coalition to provide support to people living with and caring for someone with CTE, facilitating and driving health promotion and awareness into CTE, providing education on CTE, and supporting the research into CTE.
Working with Dementia Australia
Dementia Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers. An estimated 446,500 Australians live with dementia, and 1.7 million people are involved in their care. Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), and remains a challenging and often misunderstood condition.
In 2025 Dementia Australia and ConneCTErs Australia formally joined in a partnership for the National CTE Support Group Program.
This partnership unites the two organisations to deliver support for those living with suspected or probable CTE and their carers and families and extends to connecting with key stakeholders to collaborate and share knowledge and expertise, skills and ideas, aimed at preventing CTE nationally.
Working with wally lewis
Wally Lewis’s advocacy highlights his ongoing commitment to raising awareness of brain health and supporting people affected by suspected or probable CTE. Using his national profile and personal experience, Wally champions education, connection and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of the condition, while helping to inspire greater understanding and positive change for future generations.
Nationally recognised as “The King” for his extraordinary rugby league career and talent, Wally Lewis continues to use his voice and platform to advocate for greater awareness across various important community issues. ConneCTErs Australia is privileged to work alongside Wally and his wife, Lynda Lewis, whose dedication and strength have made a powerful impact.