Dovida Melbourne Inner North

18/02/2026

Did you know that more than 1.5 billion people celebrate the Lunar New Year every year?

The Lunar New Year symbolizes the beginning of a new year and represents the desire for a new life while ushering in luck and prosperity with family. It is a time to reflect and celebrate a year of hard work as well as wish for a prosperous and luck-filled future in the year ahead.

Each Lunar New Year is extra special because it corresponds with an animal from the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 different animals and repeats every 12 years. 2026 is the year of the horse.

11/02/2026

Have you noticed small changes that just don’t feel quite right?

Perhaps you’ve paused a little longer before the stairs, or watched someone you love repeat themselves more often. These moments might seem small, but they’re telling you something important.

Recognising these early signs is the first step to protecting what matters most.

Small changes in memory, confidence, or daily routines may signal it’s time for a little extra support. Catch them early to stay safe, independent, and empowered to live your life, your way.

Learn the early physical, cognitive and social signs it may be time for home care support. Act early to stay safe and independent with Dovida.

27/01/2026

21/01/2026

Live-in care offers a choice that many families don't realise exists – personalised support in the comfort of your own home, as an alternative to residential aged care.​

With a dedicated caregiver living with you, you can enjoy: ​

✨ The familiarity of your own space ​
✨ One-on-one, personalised support ​
✨ Your daily routines and personal freedoms ​
✨ Flexibility that adapts to your needs​

Wondering if live-in care could be right for you or your loved one? ​

Discover how this option supports ageing in place with dignity and comfort: https://dovida.com.au/our-services/live-in-care/

19/01/2026

What does ISO 9001:2015 certification actually mean in home care?​

​It means independent auditors regularly examine our processes – from recruitment and training to incident response and continuous improvement. Everything is verified against global standards, not just documented internally.​

​As the aged care sector evolves, this level of external validation helps registered providers make informed decisions about care partnerships.​

​Discover how certified quality systems support better outcomes: https://dovida.com.au/news/what-sets-dovida-apart-our-commitment-to-quality-excellence/

13/01/2026

Compassion fatigue is real. Learn the warning signs and when to seek help: https://dovida.com.au/news/understanding-carer-burnout-early-warning-signs-and-interventions/

07/01/2026

Starting the year by thinking about what would make the biggest difference to your wellbeing or that of someone you care about?​

​Our latest article explores how to approach care conversations thoughtfully and what support options might help make this year more comfortable and enjoyable.​

​Read more at https://dovida.com.au/news/new-year-new-possibilities/

31/12/2025

Meet Valmai - our January calendar star! 🌟​

At 86, Valmai has been bringing her community together for 70 years as a CWA member, hosting morning teas, packing care bags for domestic violence survivors, and baking up a storm.​

Despite gradually losing her central vision over 30 years, Valmai still cooks from memory and feel (with a little help from her Dovida carers Judy and Donna).​

Her famous Ginger Spice Slice opens our 2026 calendar.

➡️ Read Valmai's full story and get her recipe at https://dovida.com.au/news/valmai-matthews/

31/12/2025

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed by everyone – including carers. Respite care gives you the time to celebrate, rest, and recharge, knowing your loved one is receiving quality, person-centred care in familiar surroundings. You both deserve this break.​

Discover our respite care services: https://dovida.com.au/our-services/respite-care/

27/12/2025

Extended time with your parents this summer might reveal changes you hadn't noticed before. ​

Understanding these signs is the first step towards meaningful support.

22/12/2025

Over December, many families are spending more time together than usual. Sometimes, those extra moments reveal changes we hadn't noticed before. ​

If you've observed that daily tasks seem a bit harder for your parents, or routines have shifted, you're not alone. Understanding when a little extra support might help is about enhancing independence, not diminishing it: https://dovida.com.au/news/understand-and-act-on-the-signs-this-holiday-season/