Caladenia Dementia Care

OUR VISION

To be a leader in the provision of services for people in our community who are living with dementia and those who care for them.

OUR MISSION

Caladenia - providing superior services to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia.

OUR VALUES

Respect and value all those who use the services
Excellence of care
Value staff and carers

Welcome to Caladenia

Caladenia Dementia Care is a non-profit care centre for people living with dementia, founded in 1983. It is located in a purpose-designed building at Mooroolbark, in Melbourne's outer east.

Our Day Centre runs five days per week of dementia-specific programs, overseen by 14 qualified staff and 42 trained volunteers. Currently we care for a total of 54 clients.

Our programs aim to promote self-esteem for the person living with dementia and to give friends and family members a break, knowing that their loved one is happy, occupied and safe.

Our services are available to anyone with dementia - from very early stage, or first diagnosis - to separate programs for people with more advanced dementia.

Caladenia Dementia Care is supported by funding from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments under the HACC program. Caladenia also receives funds from the Yarra Ranges Council, and some private donations. It is administered by a full-time Manager and a volunteer Board of Directors.

THANK YOU!

Our fundraising appeal is going strong, with many of you having contributed over the last year. But despite our efforts - this is only a drop in the $1.7 million bucket.

Are you able to help in any way?

Perhaps get together with some friends and organise a fundraiser for us?
Do you have a special birthday or anniversary coming up? Some of us are lucky enough to have all we need - you could suggest that your friends and family give a donation to Caladenia rather than presents?
The biggest thing you can do for us is talk about Caladenia and our appeal whenever you are out and about in the community. Spread the word, the more people that hear about us, the greater our chances are of raising these much needed funds.

If you have any ideas, or would like to help, or donate - please feel free to contact us at any time.

More information ...

Help us raise $1.7 million to build a dementia specific overnight respite facility. Your donation is being sought now to start the appeal to achieve this challenge.

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