ABOUT
Social opportunities and Community based social programs for people living with dementia.
Respite, referral, support and information for carers of people living with dementia.
Referral for over 65's through My Aged Care 1800 200 422 or your Home Care Package.
Referral for under 65's - please call directly
Family carer support meetings, one on one support, information and referral as well as carer respite and social opportunities.
Please call us on 03 9727 2222 to find out what services may suit you and your family.
Please phone or email us for any further information.
2025
Caladenia Mission, Values and Vision Statements
(Approved by the Caladenia Board, 25 November 2024)
Mission
Our mission is to empower people with dementia and their families and carers, throughout Melbourne, to live their fullest lives by providing flexible, personalised social and recreational activities, information, respite and advocacy.
Values
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We believe in the intrinsic value of everyone who comes through the door. Each individual matters and deserves to live as full a life as possible.
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We prioritise dignity and respect.
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We strive to deliver high-quality, flexible, personalised care and support.
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We are invested in the work that we do. We work hard, with grace and humility.
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We work as a team, supporting and showing kindness to each other.
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We always act with honesty, transparency and integrity.
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We value our connection and faithfulness to Caladenia’s founder and original ideals.
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We believe in growing Caladenia responsibly.
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We innovate together, drawing on input from all our stakeholders.
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We are committed to being a voice for people with dementia.
Vision
To be the recognised care and support model for people with dementia and their families and carers, with a wide range and reach of flexible, personalised services – ‘a Caladenia everywhere’ across greater Melbourne, changing the way governments and the community think about dementia.
Welcome to Caladenia.
Founded in 1983, Caladenia Dementia Care is a not-for-profit agency providing respectful care and support for people living with dementia and their carers. We are located in a purpose-designed building in Mooroolbark, in Melbourne's outer east.
Our Day Centre runs six days per week with a variety of dementia-specific respite and recreational programs designed to meet the needs of people living with varying degrees of dementia. There is a men-specific outing group, several social outing groups as well as a group that runs further out in the Yarra Valley for those in more rural areas.
Our services include support, information and advocacy for carers, as well as a monthly carer support group. Our services to carers are available to anyone in the community caring for a person living with dementia. Caladenia's programs are overseen by 22 qualified staff and 35 trained volunteers. Currently we provide services to over 80 people each week.
Our programs aim to promote self-esteem and maintain the social, cognitive and physical skills of the person living with dementia and to give friends and family members a break, knowing that their loved one is happy, meaningfully 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 Australian Government Department of Health under the Community Home Support Program, and from the Victorian Government's Home and Community Care Program. Caladenia also receives funds from the Yarra Ranges Council, the Victorian Department of Health and the Australian Government and some private donations. It is administered by a CEO reporting to the Board of Directors.
CONTACT CALADENIA DEMENTIA CARE
11 Hilledge Ln, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia
(03) 9727 2222
Caladenia is member of Aged and Community Care providers Association
Caladenia is a 2025 Inclusive Volunteering Award recipient
Caladenia is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission
