Fronditha Care

12/04/2026

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Holy Week at Fronditha Care was a beautiful celebration of faith, culture and connection.

As we journeyed through Orthodox Easter -a deeply significant time in the Greek Orthodox faith reflecting on sacrifice, renewal and hope - our elders, families, volunteers, staff and their children came together.

From Palm Sunday services to the celebration of traditions throughout the week, including taking communion, our people came together to bake tsourekia and koulourakia, dye red eggs, decorate lambades, and take part in the annual Epitaphio decorating and procession.

On Good Friday, Kostas Livadaras, President of Fronditha Care hosted the Honorable Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Prevention of Family Violence, Kat Theophanous, Member for Northcote, and Darebin Council Mayor Emily Dimitriadis at Fronditha Care Thornbury. They shared lunch with residents, Executive and Management staff and took part in Easter commemorations.

Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care shared, “These traditions keep us culturally and spiritually connected, while creating lasting memories for our elders, staff and future generations. As CEO of Fronditha Care, I am especially proud of how we continue to uphold and honour our Easter traditions across our organisation”

Καλό Πάσχα, Χρόνια Πολλά

23/03/2026

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Fronditha Care elders proudly took their place once again in this year’s Greek National Day parade at the Hellenic Memorial-standing strong, united and deeply connected to their heritage.

Joined by Fronditha Care staff and volunteers, they were part of a powerful gathering of thousands from across the Greek Australian community, all coming together to honour history, identity and culture.

CEO Faye Spiteri OAM and Director Dr Helen Kalaboukas marched side by side, with the 90 strong contingent, sharing in this deeply meaningful experience.

Faye Spiteri OAM reflected, “For our elders, this is more than a commemoration- it is a living connection to their past, a celebration of resilience and a moment of pride as they witness younger generations carry this tradition forward. Marching alongside our elders is both humbling and inspiring. Their strength, spirit and pride embody everything this day represents. It is a privilege to honour their memories and celebrate this enduring legacy together.”

While 25 March is always commemorated across our organisation, the parade remains an especially moving highlight - a powerful symbol of resilience, longevity and unwavering cultural pride.

Moments like these remind us that connection, identity and community only grow stronger with time.



Photo 1: Kostas Deves. All other photos: Fronditha Care.

08/03/2026

Inspire Better

Fronditha Care was proud to host “In Conversation” with Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson as part of its annual event marking International Women’s Day.

In a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion led by Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care, Justice Loukas-Karlsson shared her reflections on leadership, resilience and the importance of embodying kindness and compassion in positions of authority. Drawing on her distinguished career, from representing vulnerable communities through Aboriginal legal services to serving as a judge and working in international justice at The Hague, Justice Loukas-Karlsson spoke about the responsibility that comes with power and the importance of using it for the good of others.

She also reflected on the Greek concept of filotimo, describing it as a guiding value that calls us to act with integrity, humility and compassion. She reminded the audience that leadership and service must always be grounded in humanity, noting that “the highest order of human virtue is kindness.”

With over 80 staff attending the event, the conversation sparked meaningful discussion about gender equality, self-care, leadership with purpose and the importance of finding balance in life. Speaking to this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Balance the Scales,” Justice Loukas-Karlsson emphasised that true balance requires equality both in the workplace and at home.

Closing the event, Mrs Spiteri reflected on the importance of continuing to challenge barriers that limit opportunity, stating: “These barriers aren’t inevitable, they are built and therefore they can be dismantled. We must all play a role in creating a world where talent, leadership and opportunity are not limited by gender, while remembering to care for ourselves and for one another in order to balance the scales and reframe the path toward equity."

Fronditha Care sincerely thanks Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson for sharing her wisdom, insight and inspiring message with our team.

26/02/2026

There is something truly special about receiving a handwritten letter — the care in every word, the time taken to reflect, the quiet connection it creates.

Today, in celebration of National Letter to an Elder Day, Fronditha Care is proud to launch a meaningful new initiative that brings generations together.

In partnership with the Greek Community of Melbourne's Language & Culture Schools , Fronditha Care is establishing a unique pen pal program designed to foster connection, culture and conversation.

Over the coming months, ten Fronditha Care residents and ten students aged 13–16 will exchange letters, sharing stories, advice and personal reflections. The program creates a powerful bridge between generations — offering residents the opportunity to pass on years of wisdom and lived experience, while helping students strengthen their Greek language skills and deepen their appreciation of Hellenic heritage.

Fronditha Care CEO Faye Spiteri OAM described the initiative as both inspiring and impactful.

“This program cultivates meaningful relationships and strengthens our connection to heritage, language and culture — keeping the spirit of Hellenism alive,” she said.

“We look forward to sharing the beautiful stories that emerge from these exchanges.”

Principal of the Greek Community Schools, Maria Bakalidou, emphasised that the initiative goes beyond a classroom task.

“This isn’t simply an assignment for our students — it’s the beginning of an important partnership,” Ms Bakalidou said.
“Through these letters, our students step beyond the classroom walls and connect with lived history, culture and community.”

The pen pal program forms an important part of Fronditha Care’s Health and Wellbeing Framework, which focuses on:

- Encouraging intergenerational relationships
- Strengthening community connection
- Supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Promoting meaningful engagement and a sense of purpose

By bringing together young people and elders through the timeless art of letter writing, this initiative celebrates connection, preserves culture, and reminds us all of the enduring power of a handwritten word.

23/12/2025

A message from the CEO

As I reflect on 2025, I am incredibly proud of what Fronditha Care has achieved over the past year.

This year marked another period of strong growth and transformation for our organisation. We reached $120 million in revenue, achieved our strongest financial performance to date and continued to support more than 2,000 elders every week, with the dedication of over 1,000 staff across Victoria and NSW.

Amid significant reform across the aged care sector, Fronditha Care stepped forward, expanding our services, strengthening our national and international engagement and reinforcing our role as a trusted voice in aged care policy, research and culturally centred service delivery.

We were honoured to welcome Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to one of our facilities, to host a 26 strong Indonesian government delegation and to deepen partnerships across Greece, England and Wales, all while continuing to invest over $14m in innovation, research and future-ready care through the delivery of the Fronditha Care 10- year Strategic Framework 2022-2032 and the work of the Fronditha Care Foundation. This year we held our first, very successful, Fronditha Care Foundation fundraising event, “In Conversation with Mark Bouris”.

I was exceptionally pleased to host over 32 events this year for our clients, residents, staff and volunteers. From commemorating days of significance such as the 25 March and 28 October, days of Greek National observance to events celebrating our achievements as OneFronditha.

I have valued the opportunity to share our experiences and to learn from sector colleagues who are equally committed to culturally responsive aged care, strong governance and operational excellence.

As we navigate the evolving aged care environment, I want to thank the extraordinary Fronditha Care team, our President Kostas Livadaras and Board of Directors, the Executive, partners, members, volunteers and all the elders and their families. Together, we are building a future-ready Fronditha Care - grounded in values, powered by people and driven by purpose.

I wish everyone the very best for the season and a wonderful beginning to 2026.

Faye Spiteri OAM
CEO, Fronditha Care

14/11/2025

On Friday 14 November, Fronditha Care hosted Dr Magdalena Simonis AM who gave an insightful and powerful session on women’s health, with a focus on menopause.

Over 50 team members participated in the session. Her insights into the signs of menopause, evidence-based treatment options, and the myths circulating in the media were particularly valuable.

Dr Simonis AM is an associate professor and leading women’s health expert and advisor. She provides holistic advice regarding chronic disease management and prevention, mental health, menopause, and sexual and reproductive health issues.

In thanking Dr Simonis, Fronditha Care CEO Faye Spiteri OAM, said the presentation was delivered with compassion and clarity, and showcased Dr Simonis' expertise, while making the topic approachable and engaging.

“We truly appreciated the valuable knowledge Dr Simonis shared and the supportive space she created for open conversation about a sensitive, personal topic.”

This is the first in a series health-related sessions for Fronditha Care’s staff, and is part of the newly implemented People Health and Wellbeing strategy.

19/09/2025

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Fronditha Care President, Mr Kostas Livadaras and CEO, Faye Spiteri OAM, were delighted to welcome guests from Panathinaikos B.C., Mrs Despina Giannakopoulou and Mr Vassilis Parthenopoulos, President.

Residents and staff at Fronditha Care Thornbury were thrilled for the opportunity to meet them both and share their passion for the team. Mrs Giannakopoulou and Mr Parthenopoulos were impressed by the Fronditha Care's facility and services engaging in deep conversation with many elders, learning about their backgrounds and personal stories and hearing about the joy of being at Fronditha Care and part of a vibrant Greek- Australian community.

Mr Livadaras was excited, on behalf of Fronditha Care, to be presented with a collector's edition Panathinaikos jersey.

17/09/2025

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Fronditha Care, in partnership with NNeos Kosmoseos Kosmos and OOakleigh Grammar launched Dementia Action Week 2025 with a highly engaging panel session, “An Open Discussion on Dementia”.

Panellists included Dr Athanasios Kokkinias, Psychiatrist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Secretary of the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia, Georgia Tzembetzi, Quality & Clinical Manager at Fronditha Care, Chris Dolkas, Director at RND Lawyers Pty Ltd, and Mandy Ha, Learning Designer at Dementia Australia.

The event attracted a diverse audience of 100+ participants and was delivered bilingually, with strong engagement from the floor during the Q&A.

The discussion covered a range of topics including the emotional impact of dementia diagnosis on individuals and families; practical ways to support carers; the importance of early and ethnic specific diagnosis and person-centred care; and the legal requirements to protect elders’ rights and dignity and provide clarity for families.

A key takeaway message was the need to act early on seeing the signs of dementia. And to rely on informed medical diagnosis and credible legal advice to ensure the right steps are taken to avoid unnecessary stress, financial burden and delay in accessing services and supports.

“Educational forums like this, equip families with knowledge, dignity and hope. Fronditha Care, under the auspices of the Fronditha Care Foundation, has partnered with Neos Kosmos to inform and educate the community about aged care services in light of the significant sector reforms, and we are launching a number of campaigns and initiatives.” — Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care

13/09/2025

“For our Greek-speaking community in Melbourne in particular, dementia is an incredibly common condition because of the age demographics, so it’s something that everyone really needs to be aware of"- Dr Arthur Kokkinias, Psychiatrist, Secretary of the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia

This Sunday, Fronditha Care, in partnership with Neos Kosmos and Oakleigh Grammar is bringing together medical, legal and aged-care experts to share practical insights on dementia, its impact on families and resources available that provide guidance and support.

Panellists

Dr Athanasios Kokkinias — Psychiatrist; Secretary, Hellenic Medical Society of Australia
Georgia Tzebetzi — Quality & Clinical Manager, Fronditha Care
Chris Dolkas — Director, RND Lawyers Pty Ltd
Mandy Ha — Learning Designer, Dementia Australia

Sunday 14 September, 11:30 am

Conference Centre, Oakleigh Grammar (77–81 Willesden Rd, Oakleigh)
Free event — light refreshments provided.

More info: 9552 4100

Dr Arthur Kokkinias and a panel of experts will guide families and carers through the challenges of dementia, its impact, and available support.

12/09/2025

“Life doesn’t end when someone is diagnosed with dementia.

Dementia does however change a loved one and you have to acknowledge this and adapt to a new way of being. A dementia diagnosis does not signal the end. It's just the beginning of a different kind of life for the individual and the family and everyone needs to appreciate that dementia may impact one's personality and may cause behavioural changes but there is hope and strength in understanding this"- Georgia Tzempetzi, Quality and Clinical Manager, Fronditha Care

This Sunday, Fronditha Care, in partnership with Neos Kosmos and Oakleigh Grammar is bringing together medical, legal and aged-care experts to share practical insights on dementia, its impact on families and resources available that provide guidance and support.

Panellists

Dr Athanasios Kokkinias — Psychiatrist; Secretary, Hellenic Medical Society of Australia
Georgia Tzebetzi — Quality & Clinical Manager, Fronditha Care
Chris Dolkas — Director, RND Lawyers Pty Ltd
Mandy Ha — Learning Designer, Dementia Australia

Sunday 14 September, 11:30 am

Conference Centre, Oakleigh Grammar (77–81 Willesden Rd, Oakleigh)
Free event — light refreshments provided.

More info: 9552 4100

Fronditha Care's Clinical Care Coordinator, spoke to Neos Kosmos about the challenges in providing quality care for people living with dementia in the Greek Australian community.

02/09/2025

Inspire Better

Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care, recently received the prestigious Leadership Award from Ageing Australia.

The award was announced on Aged Care Workers Day and officially presented at the Fronditha Care Bounty of Care Awards 2025.
Presenting the award, Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson commented on Ms Spiteri’s vision, dedication and commitment to the values of respect and compassion, saying that the Award recognised her leadership and contribution to the aged care sector.

“We have over 11,000 members and received more than 500 nominations. This award demonstrates that even in a sector facing many challenges, passion and commitment will always make you stand out. That is what we recognised in Faye”, said Mr Symondson.

In her acceptance speech, Mrs Spiteri said:
“Leadership means responsibility, purpose and compassion, it is not just a title. It is about making an impact through your actions, giving space for others to grow, and staying true to what really matters.

I’ve had the immense privilege of serving as CEO of Fronditha Care for the past four years. It’s a role that has challenged and inspired me every single day- and I’m deeply proud of the work we do to ensure our elders are cared for with compassion and respect.

I share this honour with our incredible team of 1000+ staff, our Board, our community, and above all, my family who support me every step of the way.”

01/09/2025

𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗒 𝖢𝗈𝗇𝗇𝖾𝖼𝗍𝖾𝖽, 𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗒 𝖤𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗀𝖾𝖽

𝖥𝗋𝗈𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗍𝗁𝖺 𝖢𝖺𝗋𝖾 in partnership with Neos Kosmos and Oakleigh Grammar 𝗂𝗇𝗏𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗌 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗍𝗈 "𝖠𝗇 𝖮𝗉𝖾𝗇 𝖣𝗂𝗌𝖼𝗎𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝗇 𝖣𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝖺- 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅, 𝗌𝗈𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖺𝗅 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝖺𝖼𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝖽𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝖺 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐.”

𝖳𝗁is 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈𝗀𝖾𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗆𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅, 𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗀𝖾𝖽 𝖼𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗍𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝗂𝗇𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝗇 𝖽𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝖺, 𝗂𝗍𝗌 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝖺𝖼𝗍 𝗈𝗇 𝖿𝖺𝗆𝗂𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗌, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗋𝖼𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝗒𝗈𝗎, with panellists:

• 𝖣𝗋. 𝖠𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖺𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗌 𝖪𝗈𝗄𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗂𝖺𝗌 – 𝖯𝗌𝗒𝖼𝗁𝗂𝖺𝗍𝗋𝗂𝗌𝗍, 𝖲𝖾𝖼𝗋𝖾𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗒, 𝖧𝖾𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗂𝖼 𝖬𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖲𝗈𝖼𝗂𝖾𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖠𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺
• 𝖦𝖾𝗈𝗋𝗀𝗂𝖺 𝖳𝗓𝖾𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗓𝗂 – 𝖰𝗎𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖢𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖬𝖺𝗇𝖺𝗀𝖾𝗋, 𝖥𝗋𝗈𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗍𝗁𝖺 𝖢𝖺𝗋𝖾
• 𝖢𝗁𝗋𝗂𝗌 𝖣𝗈𝗅𝗄𝖺𝗌 – 𝖣𝗂𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗈𝗋, 𝖱𝖭𝖣 𝖫𝖺𝗐𝗒𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖯𝗍𝗒 𝖫𝗍𝖽
• 𝖬𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗒 𝖧𝖺 – 𝖫𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖣𝖾𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗇𝖾𝗋, 𝖣𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝖺 𝖠𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺

Please join us 𝗈𝗇 𝖲𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖺𝗒, 𝟣𝟦 𝖲𝖾𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 𝖺𝗍 𝟣𝟣:𝟥𝟢 am, 𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖿𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝖢𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾, 𝖮𝖺𝗄𝗅𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗁 𝖦𝗋𝖺𝗆𝗆𝖺𝗋.

𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗂𝗌 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝖾, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗅𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗁𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗏𝖾𝖽.

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