Home and Away Star Jessica Redmayne Shares Her Family’s Heartbreak to Raise Dementia Awareness

Home and Away actor Jessica Redmayne, known for her role as Harper Matheson, has openly discussed her family’s painful experience with dementia, revealing that her mother, Christine, was diagnosed with the condition in 2014.

The young star has channeled her personal grief into advocacy and was appointed an ambassador for Dementia Australia in 2023, following her mother’s death. Redmayne has spoken candidly about the progression of the disease and the emotional toll it took on her family, hoping their story will inspire others and encourage those affected to seek support. She highlighted the importance of Dementia Australia, stating her family relied on the organization for help.

Redmayne has described her new role as an opportunity to speak openly about the condition, sharing details of her mother’s subtle initial symptoms and the realities of caring for a parent with dementia.