Calacare

Calacare Trauma-informed, culturally safe, and proudly values-led. Ballarat | Ararat | Stawell.

Calacare is a family-owned registered NDIS & aged care support provider based in Ballarat, delivering high-quality, person-centred support across Western Victoria.

On our latest Mates Day, a participant heard about the plants purchased for her friend through bottle and can collection...
15/04/2026

On our latest Mates Day, a participant heard about the plants purchased for her friend through bottle and can collections at his home.

Inspired, she went home and spent eight hours designing and 3D‑printing a cowboy boot planter, finishing it with gloss paint and a vibrant succulent.

It now sits with the other lovely plants that brings a smile to his face every day😊

Seeing participants show this level of care for one another is something truly special ❤️

🏰Kryal Castle 🏰Our amazing participants and support workers ventured out to Kryal Castle for a truly memorable medieval ...
14/04/2026

🏰Kryal Castle 🏰

Our amazing participants and support workers ventured out to Kryal Castle for a truly memorable medieval experience.

They explored the enchanting grounds filled with knights, dragons and spellbinding shows. The group enjoyed live jousting tournaments, watched knights in combat and even braved the Torture Dungeon & Museum.

It was a fantastic day out, full of connection, community engagement and meaningful capacity building.

We absolutely love what we do and supporting our participants to enjoy experiences like this is what makes it all worthwhile. ❤️

🧑‍🤝‍🧑MATES DAY🧑‍🤝‍🧑Another successful "Mates Day" at the Golf House Hotel in Ballarat.It is amazing to see the developme...
09/04/2026

🧑‍🤝‍🧑MATES DAY🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Another successful "Mates Day" at the Golf House Hotel in Ballarat.

It is amazing to see the development of this day with more participants joining the crew for what is an afternoon full of laughter, banter and connection! We're now recognised as locals at one of our favourite pubs in town!

This is not only an opportunity for participants to get out of their homes and into the community but the chance to build on skills and capacity through social and community connection, autonomy and self advocacy, relationship building and inclusion.

Mates Day is fast becoming the highlight of everyone's week and we couldn't be happier in supporting our participants to attend and engage in days like these! 🫶

A smile that says a thousand words! 😁Seriously, is that not a face of pure happiness? As part of our weekly "Mates Day" ...
08/04/2026

A smile that says a thousand words! 😁

Seriously, is that not a face of pure happiness?

As part of our weekly "Mates Day" one of our wonderful participants ventured to the pub with fellow participants and support workers to enjoy an afternoon full of laughter and connection.

But there was a motive.... he couldn't remember the last time he enjoyed a Guinness! 🍺 Having a disability should never be a barrier to enjoying life's little pleasures and it certainly was not this time!

At Calacare we're proud to walk alongside our participants as they rediscover the things that make them feel like themselves, even if it's a cold Guinness over connection with mates! 🫶

The Calacare team are heading to the Ballarat Community Disability Expo this month and we’d love to see you there!We’re ...
07/04/2026

The Calacare team are heading to the Ballarat Community Disability Expo this month and we’d love to see you there!

We’re excited to connect with our local community, chat with participants and families and meet other amazing providers doing great work across the region. It’s always a fantastic day of learning, networking and celebrating the supports available in our community.

📅 Wednesday 29th April 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 North Ballarat Sports Club,
725 Creswick Road, Wendouree

Free event, register through https://events.humanitix.com/ballarat-community-disability-expo-zy3bgvpt

If you’re coming along, make sure to stop by and say hi to the Calacare team!

We want to wish all our participants and staff a wonderful Easter break and hope the Easter bunny leaves a few treats 🐰T...
02/04/2026

We want to wish all our participants and staff a wonderful Easter break and hope the Easter bunny leaves a few treats 🐰

The office will be closed between Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April, reopening on Tuesday the 7th April.

All urgent staff matters can be directed to the on-call phone.

To our amazing support workers who are working through, thank you, we appreciate you so much!

From all of us at Calacare.... Happy Easter!

Our amazing support workers have been collecting their cans and bottles at the home of one of our wonderful participants...
30/03/2026

Our amazing support workers have been collecting their cans and bottles at the home of one of our wonderful participants.

With money collected they have purchased plants to keep outside the participants window so that when the blinds are open its not just a boring fence to look at! Our participant loves being able to view some colour from their window and now plans on adding some colour with some bright flowers to complement the existing plants.

Just goes to show that a small effort from everyone in a team can make a big impact on someone’s life. We are so grateful to have support workers that go the extra mile for our participants!

👾TIMEZONE 👾Last week our wonderful participants along with our amazing support workers had the chance to tap into their ...
23/03/2026

👾TIMEZONE 👾

Last week our wonderful participants along with our amazing support workers had the chance to tap into their inner child and immerse themselves in all the fun and games at Timezone Ballarat.

From arcade challenges and pinball battles to shooting hoops and collecting tickets, they had an absolute ball. Friendly competition was high, the banter was flowing and the laughs were nonstop! Exactly what community connection should feel like.

Beyond the fun, the afternoon was a great opportunity for everyone to engage with the community, build confidence and put a range of physical, fine motor and personal development skills into action.

Moments like these remind us how powerful simple, joyful experiences can be in supporting growth, independence and well-being.

🎱MATES DAY! 🎱Another successful Mates Day at the local where the banter, laughs and competitive streaks were in abundanc...
23/03/2026

🎱MATES DAY! 🎱

Another successful Mates Day at the local where the banter, laughs and competitive streaks were in abundance!

Accompanied by our awesome support workers, our amazing participants enjoyed building connections with each other, engaging with community and getting their eye in over a few games of pool and with a nice cold drink.

We love seeing our participants out in the community, building on their skills and engaging in activities that brings smiles to their faces! When they're smiling we're smiling! 😊

19/03/2026

We are so excited and honoured to be sponsoring the Accessibility and Inclusion Award for the Federation University Australia and Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards 2026.

The business awards is to showcase, celebrate and support our local businesses in all they have achieved, from growth, to creativity to innovation.

Nominations are now open and we encourage everyone to nominate a business that you believe needs to be celebrated for the amazing work they deliver in their sector! Hit the link below to nominate!

https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/nominate-now

One of our amazing participants getting out and enjoying the sunshine...while it lasts! 🌞Some fresh air, natural light a...
18/03/2026

One of our amazing participants getting out and enjoying the sunshine...while it lasts! 🌞

Some fresh air, natural light and the warm sun rays are the perfect recipe for a feel good kinda day! We love to see our participants enjoying the outdoors before the typical Ballarat weather turns! 💙


At Calacare, we celebrate the strength that comes from diversity, inclusion and respect for one another. Every person br...
16/03/2026

At Calacare, we celebrate the strength that comes from diversity, inclusion and respect for one another. Every person brings unique experiences, cultures and perspectives that make our communities stronger.

We are proud to support a community where people feel valued, heard and connected.

Let’s continue to build communities where everyone belongs.🧡

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