After seeing her aunt suffer from dementia, Tejwant Kaur made it her mission to make life easier for other people suffering from the disease as well as their caretakers. After working in the field of Information Technology for over 12 years, managing specialist medical practices, Kaur blended her expertise from IT and healthcare to co-found an AI platform, 'Jiya'. The platform aims to help caregivers navigate the emotional and practical challenges of dementia. The platform, she says, offers tailored services based on each patient's needs. In an exclusive interview, Kaur shares how she transformed a heartbreaking family experience into an inspiring initiative that’s making a real difference for many. Listen to the full interview to learn more.
Beyond her work in digital health, the Sydney resident, Tejwant Kaur, also advocates for women in leadership, community empowerment, and inclusive innovation.
Recently appointed G100 Sydney Chair, Kaur is also involved in several initiatives promoting women’s leadership, youth development and community participation. She is actively involved in programmes related to preventing domestic violence, fostering respectful relationships and building strong future generations.
Her efforts are bridging the gap between technology and human-centred care, ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to practical tools and meaningful support, and have won many awards.
She has bagged the Gold Award (Tech Innovation) and Silver Award (Big Idea) at the Women Changing the World Global Awards in Paris. In addition, her AI project was named Impact Project of the Year in Melbourne, while she was a semi-finalist at the Australian Technologies Competition 2026 in Sydney.
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