Caladenia Dementia Care

16/04/2026

How do we say enough thanks to the wonderful team at Community Bank Mooroolbark? 10 years ago the Community Bank funded a bus for us, and now they have generously provided the funding for our newest addition to the Caladenia fleet.
Thank you! Thank you to the Board, and to Manji and the team. We could not be more appreciative of the support we get from our local Community Bank!!
Share your thanks in the comments!!

13/04/2026

This afternoon we celebrated our retired bus driver Hayward. Hayward helped us cut the ribbon on our new bus, and as it is Caladenia's tradition to name our vehicles after those who have contributed above and beyond - our 4th vehicle has been named Hayward!

Dan did make reference to the fact that Hayward is the only person who has had a vehicle named for them whilst they were still amongst the living!

Caladenia's fleet is growing, we now have 4 vehicles providing transport to and from outing and activities as we continue to expand our services for people living with dementia.

Thank you and Congratulations 🥳 Hayward!

09/04/2026

Looking to stay connected, active and supported? We’re bringing our Healthy Ageing Community Connectors back to libraries this April.

Come by for a chat with our friendly team and discover what’s happening across the Yarra Ranges - from social groups and activities to health and wellbeing support, plus guidance on services like MyAged Care.

Here’s where to find us this month:

🟢 Lilydale Library – Wednesday, 8 April | 10am–12pm
🟢 Healesville Library – Thursday, 16 April | 10am–12pm
🟢 Belgrave Library – Thursday, 23 April | 10am–12pm

No bookings needed, just drop in and say hello. We’d love to see you there! 😊

20/03/2026

We look a bit different 30 years on!!

08/01/2026

Call or email or message us any time.......

07/01/2026

Please contact us if you have any concern or questions. 9727 2222

04/01/2026

31/12/2025

Wishing you and your families a happy and prosperous New Year in 2026!

24/12/2025

🎄 Do you remember Father Christmas? 🎄

If you grew up in Australia in the 1960s or 70s, you might remember that we didn’t always talk about Santa.
Many of us waited instead for Father Christmas.

He felt a little quieter. A little older. Less about “Ho ho ho” and more about anticipation — the waiting, the rituals, the sense that Christmas was slowly arriving rather than bursting in.

Over time, Santa Claus took over our language and our shops and our TV screens. Nothing changed overnight — it just drifted. Children started saying Santa. Adults followed. And Father Christmas slipped gently into memory.

But for many people, especially those living with dementia, those older Christmas memories remain strong.

Tonight, you might like to ask:
✨ Did you call him Father Christmas or Santa?
✨ What did Christmas feel like when you were a child?
✨ Was there a song, a smell, or a tradition you remember?

There are no right or wrong answers — just stories waiting to be shared. 💬💛

If this brings up a memory for you or someone you love, we’d love to hear it in the comments.

21/12/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year.
Please message or email if you need us - the phones will not be monitored during the break.

12/12/2025

Watch the Christmas Party Video here!!
You are all stars in our eyes.

No one celebrates like we celebrate - so much live to live and we're living it!!