Sing Out Choir began in 2021 when Dementia Counsellor and Registered Nurse Anne Gemmell witnessed something powerful — when music played, people living with dementia who struggled with speech began to sing.
In 2022, after securing three Government grants, Anne established the first all-inclusive dementia choir west of the Blue Mountains, alongside Camilla Ward and Sharon Simons.
In 2025, Sing Out Choir became a registered charity.
What began with 25 members has grown to over 170 weekly singers, supported by 30+ volunteers.
We are more than a choir — we are a community built on melody, dignity and friendship.
Multi-award-winning arts educator and Founder of The Creative Voice.
Awarded Dubbo Electorate Local Woman of the Year (2019).
Dementia Counsellor | Registered Nurse
Anne supports families navigating dementia and provides guidance, advocacy and care across the community.
Lifelong musician with over 50 years of experience bringing people together through music.
Research shows music can:
Even when words are forgotten, melodies remain.
Music is medicine for the brain and for the soul. We witness this every week.
