Memory Care Cafe - Eltham

Next date: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 | 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

The Memory Care Café provides a social meeting place for those living with dementia and their carers, to gather and enjoy a coffee/tea and conversation with each other.

The café is open from 1.30pm - 3pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre.

It is run by the Nillumbik Dementia Friendly Alliance supported by Holstep Health Carer Gateway in conjunction with volunteers with lived experience. Those attending the café need to be accompanied by their carer (for safety and security reasons).

A qualified support worker facilitates activities (board games, crafts etc) for those living with dementia with each participant being free to be involved in the activities, or if preferred, just observe. Volunteers assist the facilitator by joining in the games/craft and conversation and assisting with refreshments.

Carers meet in a separate area for a chat, and a volunteer may help facilitate introductions and conversation where necessary. Carer Gateway staff are also available to provide advice regarding the range of support services available through government agencies, community organisations and other networks.

Afternoon tea is made available throughout the afternoon.

A nominal cost of $5.00 per person is charged for those living with dementia and their carers.

If you would like to know more about the Memory Care Café or register your interest, phone Sandra Verdam on 0437 352 378 or email sverdam@icloud.com.