Currently we have put in for a couple of grants to help support the Umbrella Dementia organisation to give support and education for the caters of Dementia and speaking from personal experience this can sometimes be so challenging.
 | I had the opportunity to speak with Kirsty Porter CEO about how the carers are trying to do their best caring for their loved ones but have little understanding of the disease. Kirsty will be talking at next year's district conference, and she will be singing the praises of Nunawading Rotary club and how we have made such a difference to the Burwood Dementia Cafe. Hopefully the grants will come through, and we will be able to support them financially as well as providing a well-received afternoon tea. Left Jess Conley - coordinator - Burwood Cafe Right Kirsty Porter CEO and Founder of Umbrella Dementia Cafe |
Share a Plate for Our Dementia Café
We are looking for wonderful volunteers to bring a little joy to our next Dementia Café. A simple plate of sweet or savoury treats helps create a warm, welcoming space for our guests and their families.
Whether you love baking from scratch or have a go-to store-bought favourite, your contribution makes a big difference.
How you can help:
- Savoury plates: Finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiches, or crackers and dip.
- Sweet plates: Slices, biscuits, muffins, or cakes.
- Donations can be dropped off directly to the Brickworks Café or call/text Silvana on 0401‑690‑939 to confirm the best way for your donation to reach the café.
- When & Where: Dementia Cafe at the Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from February to December, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
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