Fronditha Care

17/07/2025

The Fronditha Care Foundation is proud to partner with the Hellenic Museum to bring ancient Greek artefacts to our much-loved elders.

Through this innovative outreach initiative, elders at our four facilities across Melbourne and social support groups, interacted with the Hellenic Museum’s handling collection of real and replica artefacts — including ancient coins, helmets and more.

Our elders played with ancient instruments and sang a song that is touted as being the oldest surviving complete musical composition.

Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO of Fronditha Care said: “This partnership celebrates and preserves the rich cultural heritage of the Greek diaspora, creating meaningful opportunities for elders to reconnect with their roots through art, history and storytelling in a tangible and deeply personal way. It’s more than a partnership — it’s a celebration of legacy, identity and community and we are very excited by the opportunity to collaborate further”.

16/07/2025

11/06/2025

Our elders’ adventures are just a ‘goggle’ away.

Last year we ran a successful pilot where our elders were taught to use virtual reality goggles. Through this unique technology, they experienced immersive video content and felt like they were visiting overseas landmarks, walking amongst wildlife, or taking part in group wellness activities all from the comfort of their chair.

This setup costs $10,000 per unit.

We’re hoping to roll out this technology across all services and would love your support.

Help our elders rediscover our world.

Every donation makes a difference. Get in before 30 June to make an end-of-financial-year donation and save on your tax. Donations above $2 are tax-deductible.

Donate now via our website: https://frondithacare.org.au/donation/

30/05/2025

The Fronditha Care Foundation hosted its first fundraising event, “In Conversation”, with Mark Bouris, Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road Home Loans.

In a thoroughly engaging and inspiring discussion led by Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care, Mark shared- with over 90 guests- his personal history, professional journey, reflections on his career and life, and what it means to live and age well.

He spoke openly and candidly about being a Greek-Irish boy growing up in Western Sydney. Reflecting on his focus and determination in shaping his professional career, how his experiences in his younger years laid the groundwork for becoming a disruptor. He talked passionately about community and the importance of connection and belonging and reconnecting to his Greek roots. The most poignant moments of the conversation were the focus on his personal health challenges and how he would like to be remembered as a man deeply connected to his family and community.

Dr Stella Laletas, Chair, Fronditha Care Foundation, closed the event saying “We’re very proud to have hosted this Fronditha Care Foundation event in support of our mission and I’d like to thank Mark Bouris, all our benefactors, supporters, collaborators, partners for joining us and making today’s event such a tremendous success”.
You can find out more about the Fronditha Care Foundation here https://frondithacarefoundation.org/

25/05/2025

Inspire Better

Fronditha Care celebrated the contributions of its 150 dedicated volunteers during its annual 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 held as part of National Volunteer Week 2025.

Over 80 guests applauded the volunteers who were honoured for their commitment to supporting the mission of Fronditha Care, with recognition for years of service ranging from 5 years to an impressive 25 years.

Mr Dinos Diamantopoulos received the award for 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 having been a committed Fronditha Care volunteer for over 31 years.

The inaugural 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 was presented to Eirini Vilianioti for her creativity and innovative spirit in bringing joy to elders through volunteering at the Social Support Groups.

Mrs Soula and Mr Theodoros Kioseoglou were awarded the joint 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for bringing warmth and a caring heart to every elder they visit as part of the Fronditha Care Volunteer in the Home Program.

“Our volunteers bring so much joy to our elders, inspiring us all with their passion and enthusiasm. We are grateful for their dedication and all they do which moves us and motivates us to do even more for those we are privileged to care for and the broader Greek community,” commented Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO of Fronditha Care.

26/04/2025

“Today marks 48 years since Fronditha Care was founded.

In 1977 leaders of the Greek community recognised the need for culturally appropriate aged care and our organisation grew from the most humble of beginnings to a leading provider of aged care services.

Today, Fronditha Care, with a team of over 1000 staff, is privileged to support and care for more than 1800 elders across community and five residential services in Victoria and NSW.

To all those who have been part of the journey – volunteers, members and staff - we thank you for your dedication and commitment to our vision and mission.

To all the elders we have been honoured to care for over the past 48 years, we are grateful for the trust you have placed in us.

We look forward to building on this incredible legacy.

Χρόνια πολλά ΦΡΟΝΤΙΔΑ"

Kostas Livadaras President, Fronditha Care and Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care

18/04/2025

Holy Week was observed by our elders, families and staff across Fronditha Care- beginning with religious services on Palm Sunday and continuing throughout the week with team members, volunteers, alongside many of our elders and corporate staff, baking tsourekia and koulourakia, dyeing red eggs and decorating lambades and the Epitaphio.

Fronditha Care Clayton residents and staff were visibly moved when students from the Greek Community of Melbourne's Language & Culture Schools joined them for the Good Friday Epitaphio procession throughout the facility.

Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO of Fronditha Care, said, “Observing these centuries-old traditions keeps us culturally and importantly spirituslly connected. Most of us have very fond memories of preparing for Easter. It was wonderful to have third and fourth generation Greek Australian children observe Good Friday with elders and family members. I was especially touched by the Epitaphio procession and moved by the opportunity to share these special moments with so many of our elders.

Καλό Πάσχα and Καλή Ανάσταση.

18/04/2025

Clare O'Neil MP, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness visited Fronditha Care’s Community Centre and was welcomed by Kostas Livadaras, President, Fronditha Care, and Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care.

She joined elders, staff and their children as they observed long held Easter traditions and was delighted to select the winners of the egg decorating.

Kostas Livadaras and Faye Spiteri OAM thanked the Minister for her visit and spending time with Fronditha Care during such an important time. The Chair and CEO extended their sincere thanks to the Minister, for being a long time supporter and advocate of Fronditha Care and its work.

15/04/2025

Cultural diversity is at the heart of Australian Aged Care. The Fronditha Care Foundation has partnered with Ageing Australia to recognise this truth and to fight discrimination against workers from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Resources and tools for providers, workers, older Australians, and their families can be found here: https://employment.agedservicesworkforce.com.au/culturaldiversity/

24/03/2025

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Fronditha Care elders were excited to participate in this year’s Greek National Day parade celebrations at the Hellenic Memorial.

They, along with Fronditha Care staff and volunteers, were among thousands of students and members of the Greek community who took part in the commemoration. The event holds special significance for many elders, bringing back fond memories of their younger days and moments of pride seeing their children and grandchildren also participating in the Greek National Day commemoration.

Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, along with Directors Tammy Iliou and Dr Helen Kalaboukas also marched with the elders.

Faye Spiteri OAM commented, “Over 80 Fronditha Care elders participated in the parade, and I feel immense pride in marching alongside them, sharing this significant commemoration.

While we always mark this important day -25 March—across our facilities and social support groups, the parade was a truly unforgettable experience for all involved. It was the second time in a row that Mrs Sotiria, who is 102 years old marched, the oldest person to parade.”

05/03/2025

Inspire Better

Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, visited the Fronditha Care Thornbury facility, where they were hosted by Kostas Livadaras, President, Jim Babalis, Secretary and Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, of Fronditha Care.

The Ministers were given a guided tour of the facility, where they engaged with residents and staff, gaining firsthand experience of what makes Fronditha Care so special. Residents and staff alike, were delighted to speak to, and excited to have their photos taken with the Ministers.

This was Minister Wong’s first visit to Fronditha Care, and she expressed her joy at the welcoming environment and the strong sense of community she experienced at the facility.

During the visit, Fronditha Care leadership extended their appreciation to the Ministers for the significant reforms into aged care and discussed the organisation’s latest developments, including the impactful work of the Fronditha Care Foundation, which has made significant inroads in understanding how culturally diverse aged care services could be shaped for the future providing government with a potential roadmap.

Mr Kostas Livadaras, thanking the Ministers for their visit, said, “ We were honoured to host you today and pleased that we could showcase the work of Fronditha Care and discuss with you some of the critical aspects of the future of aged care services”.

Photo 1 - Jim Babalis, Secretary, Fronditha Care, Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care, Ged Kearney, Assistant Aged Care Minister, Penny Wong, Foreign Minister and Kostas Livadaras, President, Fronditha Care with a resident.
Photo 2 -Penny Wong with a resident
Photo 3 - Jim Babalis, Secretary, Fronditha Care, Kostas Livadaras, President, Fronditha Care, Penny Wong, Foreign Minister Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care and Ged Kearney, Assistant Aged Care Minister

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05/03/2025

Inspire Better

Fronditha Care was proud to host “In Conversation” with Mary Coustas as part of its annual event celebrating International Women’s Day.

In a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion led by Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO, Fronditha Care, Mary shared stories and personal reflections on building resilience, the importance of being ambitious and how she has overcome the obstacles in her career to succeed as an actor. She spoke honestly and candidly about the challenges she faced along the way, emphasising that determination and self-belief were key for her in breaking through.

A highlight of the event was her heartfelt performance as the beloved character ‘Effie’, bringing laughter and joy to the audience while reinforcing the powerful and poignant message that all women possess inherent strength. And that women need to take responsibility for carving out their future irrespective of what they aspire to be.

With over 90 attendees joining both in person and online, the conversation sparked meaningful discussion about gender equality, the next generation of and the shared experiences of women from all backgrounds.

Closing the event, Mrs. Spiteri noted how inspirational and thought-provoking the conversation was and said: “Today we were moved and challenged to think about a different outlook for ourselves as women. Mary’s main message and consistent theme through the anecdotes and experiences she shared, is that we are each responsible for our own destiny and while you should seek out mentors and those who can champion you, you must always take ownership of your future”.