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Grevillea House hosted a mid-year Christmas function on 31 July 2024 for all our Social Support Group participants and their carers. Amidst the frosty weather, we had a hearty time with Christmas fun and music!

MannaCare has established the Memory Place Cafe with the assistance of Manningham Council. Further details can be found on the MannaCare website, or by clicking this link:

Memory Place Cafe | Manningham Council Memory Place cafes were designed to provide a relaxed safe and supportive environment where people can gather, knowing it is a dementia friendly place.

Murphy, our youngest Volunteer commenced his volunteering services at MannaCare today at the age of three.

He enjoyed walking with David from our Grevillea Social Support Group participant and ensuring he gets cuddles through out the day to keep everyone warm in winter.

The MannaCare Home Maintenance team keep healthy with a group warm up every morning, no matter the weather.

National Volunteer Week is the largest annual celebration around Australia for volunteering. This year the theme for volunteering is “Something for Everyone” highlighting that there is a place for everyone in the world of volunteering. The Celebration function was organised on 20th May 2024 to acknowledge the incredible efforts of all our volunteers on board and to appreciate their selfless work throughout the year in supporting seniors in both our Community and Residential Care services.

We were honoured to have the presence of Federal Member of Menzies Keith Wolahan, Member Legislative Council for North East Metropolitan Richard Welch, Mayor City of Manningham Carli Lange accompanied by four senior councillors, MannaCare Board members and the Executive team. It was indeed a successful event enjoyed by all!

MannaCare's Grevillea House clients celebrated Easter with hot food, live music and dancing ... and of course, chocolate.

Residents at Cassia House and Doncaster Melaleuca Lodge were treated to some Irish Dancers from a local dance school.

MannaCare residents enjoyed a BBQ lunch to celebrate Australia Day.

Melissa returned to her role overseeing Cassia House this week, and says:

"I am really excited to be back at MannaCare from my maternity leave. We had a beautiful baby boy, whose older sister is very smitten. I look forward to meeting new faces, reconnecting with others, and getting to know those who live at Cassia House."

Please join us in welcoming Melissa back to the team.

We are excited to announce that, following an extensive consultation period with residents and their families, the two sections at Doncaster Melaleuca Lodge now have new names.

Blue Gum (Section 1)
Lemon Myrtle (Section 2)

Wishing everyone a happy New Year.
May 2024 be better that the previous year!

The 2023 Mayoral Charity Gala is rapidly approaching, so now is the time to get on board and buy your ticket. Further information on how to support this initiative or to purchase tickets can be found on MannaCare's website

The 2023 Mayoral Charity Gala is now just one month away. If you would like to come along and support dementia awareness, secure your seats now.

Further information on how to support this initiative or to purchase tickets can be found on MannaCare's website https://mannacare.org.au/.../2023-manningham-mayoral.../

We would like to introduce you to Normin.

Normin is originally from Pakistan and enjoys cooking, photography and interior design.

Normin has been with MannaCare since January 2019, and currently works as Community Engagement Lead for our Community Respite program, and more recently, our Volunteers program. Over the past 4 years Normin has continually grown professionally, aiming to create a space of self-reflection and giving back to the community.

She thrives on the challenge of developing and maintaining meaningful relationships, and strives to improve the quality of life of people in our community.

We are seeking a volunteer who can speak Greek to chat to a few of our elderly residents and make them fee less lonely.

All you need is 1-2 hours a week. You will bring much needed smiles to our seniors!

For details please contact Tanya Wars at [email protected].

We are seeking a volunteer who can speak Italian to chat to a few of our elderly residents and make them feel less lonely.

All you need is 1 -2 hours a week.

You will bring much needed smiles to our seniors!

For details please contact Tanya Warms at [email protected]

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