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Meaningful Care Matters’ primary goal is to collaboratively create meaningful care cultures where people are ‘Free to be Me’. Why? Every Life Matters.

Meaning Matters. Moments Matter. People Matter.

06/02/2026

Change doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Surely as the saying goes, ‘it is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness?”
We can find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ – the things we can change, rather than become stuck or overwhelmed by all there is still to do.

Free To Be Me is about sharing ideas, inspiration, and practical learning that can support meaningful change, wherever you are on your journey.
📍 Ontario, Canada — March 2026
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05/02/2026

Today is day which encourages us to open up more about and break down barriers in sharing how we are feeling. When we ask someone how they are doing, how ready are we stop and listen to the honest answer?
When working in and , we are giving a lot emotionally every day to people – at work as well as at home. This can take its toll, so feeling the safety and compassion of colleagues who genuinely care can make a difference. Sometimes it is also the people we support who notice when we are low, and may give us a hug, a kind word or a listening ear.
The hallmark of a great or is where there is and

04/02/2026

reminds us that all over the world, none of us have not been affected by in some way.
Whether you are supporting someone living with a diagnosis or working with someone who is going through treatment or a bereavement, we have come a long way since cancer was a taboo topic.
As Cary Adams, CEO UICC - Union for International Cancer Control says, ‘Every individual facing cancer has a unique story, a unique experience – and yet, we are all united by a shared commitment to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient.”

28/01/2026

“We want change… but where do we begin?”
This is one of the most common questions we hear from people working in care.
Free To Be Me was created to offer a supportive, structured starting point for leaders passionate about meaningful change.
📍 Ontario dates starting March 2026. Visit https://ow.ly/U6uS50XTLFP.

27/01/2026

Coorheen House at St Brendan’s CNU was the first house to embark upon the journey and has achieved accreditation for another year!
We loved seeing people having their hair done and being pampered at the dressing table area in the main Day Room, and the different spaces to spend time such as a small Chapel room in the home area, which was created for the nuns and priests living in the home and others who enjoy a peaceful space.
One of the team members told us, “What matters is we can spend more time without feeling we are wrong to sit down… We learnt about bringing normal life for people with dementia. Feelings are still important. People miss things and we help make the day brighter. I changed a lot after the Butterfly Training!”

26/01/2026

Today we hold space for reflection, connection, and kindness.
On we acknowledge the First Nations peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways on which we live, work and care. Their knowledge, resilience and culture continue to shape the story of this country.
At Care Matters, we believe that caring communities from diverse and unique cultures, countries and experiences are built through listening, respect and walking forward together with compassion for the past and hope for the future. We honour our past, embrace our present and can reshape our future to be an Australia where we all belong. Our identity is us, so let’s stand and be proud.
May today be a day of kindness, understanding and new beginnings.

24/01/2026

One of the simplest ways to change a moment, a key part of being a , is to notice something you like about a person and let them know - “You have a beautiful smile!”, “You look great in red!” If compliments are sincere, the person receiving them will feel appreciated. When did you last give someone a heartfelt compliment?

23/01/2026

Exciting news for care leaders in Ontario!
Our new 6-day Free To Be Me course is coming to Ontario in 2026
This programme offers those interested in exploring and models of care the chance to learn directly from our leading consultant trainers about the and
Whether you’re already leading change or just beginning your journey, this course will inspire new ideas and offer practical ways to bring more meaning, connection, and joy into care.
Spaces are limited — if you’d like to find out more or express your interest, please get in touch soon!

https://meaningfulcarematters.com/events-calendar/

22/01/2026

Nancy Cunningham and Sally Knocker from MCM had a great catch up with the lovely West View Butterfly family West View Care Home with a warm welcome, tea and cake.

They were also pleased to wish Monica (to the left of Sally) a very happy 100th birthday this week. The team are planning a weekend caravan trip for her and her friend Sylvia later this year - this is the at its best!

21/01/2026

Today is and we are confident that there will be lots of hugs happening in all our and services across and
You can feel the in this hug between two friends at Landermeads Nursing Home in

20/01/2026

Congratulations to Knockash House at St Brendan’s CNU achieving re-accreditation as a home with flying colours!
Sally, the MCM Auditor said, “It was an uplifting and inspiring day to feel part of.”
One of the women living at Knockash said about the team, “They are all beautiful in every way.” Here are some of that ‘beautiful’ team celebrating their success on the audit day! Thank you Team Knockash for who you are and what you do to make a difference!

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Suite 2 114a Church Road
Hove
BN32EB

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+441273242335

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http://meaningfulcarematters.com/

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