Caladenia Dementia Care

24/12/2025

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!!

10/12/2025

We are looking to recruit:
1. Board Chair/Deputy Chair
2. General Board members

If you are interested - please contact us!!

Lead with purpose — support people living with dementia
Caladenia Dementia Care is seeking a values-driven leader to join our Board as Chair or Deputy Chair.
This is a meaningful opportunity to guide a skilled and collaborative Board and help shape the future of a much-loved local organisation making a difference every day.
Founded in 1983, Caladenia provides dementia-specific social support — including for those with younger onset dementia and people receiving Home Care Packages. Our programs foster connection, dignity, and purpose for participants and their families.
We’re proud of our strong reputation, sound financial foundation, and inclusive culture. The Board works closely with our experienced CEO to navigate sector reforms and support sustainable growth.
We welcome a first time Chair and applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. In this position, there will be an opportunity for growth and development due to the changes happening within the sector. Experience in governance, aged care, community services, or strategic growth will be highly regarded.
The Board meets every second month in Mooroolbark, with some engagement between meetings. An initial small honorarium payment for a Chair and a comprehensive handover or shared leadership arrangement will be provided.
Help us shape a future where people living with dementia are supported with dignity, connection, and care.
Applications Close January 10th 2026

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Christmas party today! 180 people having an amazing time! Watch this space for more photos !

05/12/2025

Thanks for the recognition Aaron Violi MP. Our volunteers are the heart of our community! Congratulations to Caladenia Volunteers, Kate Jeffrey and Gary Burgess!

14/10/2025

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