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We create welcoming, safe environments where individuals living with dementia can connect, relax, and enjoy meaningful moments with family and carers.
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Empowering Caregivers
Our cafés provide a unique opportunity for carers to access support, share experiences, and build a network in a compassionate setting.
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Building Community Connections
Through social interaction and engaging activities, we help foster a sense of belonging for both those with dementia and their support networks.
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Our Dementia Cafe Community

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There are an estimated 433,300 people living with dementia with approximately 250 Australians diagnosed every day.

Welcome to Our Community

Just 10 minutes of daily social interaction improves wellbeing for people with dementia. Umbrella Dementia Cafés fosters connection, support, and better quality of life through informal community cafés. With five cafés in Victoria, and more emerging ,we empower people with dementia to regain autonomy, boost self-esteem, and support family carers. 

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Umbrella Dementia Cafes

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Ways to Donate

We know that countless Australians struggle to find and access community-led dementia cafés, beyond the reach of formal home and aged care organisations. 

 It’s our charity’s heartfelt mission to change this reality.  

There are many ways to donate and make a difference, including cash donations, tributes or bequeaths to honour loved ones. You can also create your own fundraiser or become a corporate funding partner.

Your support helps us create connections, improve wellbeing and provide vital resources for people living with dementia and their families. 

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Dementia Cafe Locations

Our Umbrella Cafes

Umbrella Dementia Cafés operates five volunteer-supported social groups across Victoria, providing supportive environments for individuals with dementia and their carers. Our cafés are located in two local community houses, a churches, a shopping centre and a social club, offering activities that promote autonomy, connection, awareness and inclusivity. 

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Other Cafes

We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Here is a directory of fellow Australian dementia café groups who share our mission to increase social supports for families and people living with dementia. All these café are independently run by community organisations or charities with a strong community-centred approach at their core. 

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Dementia Friendly Products

Inspired by our café members during the COVID-19 lockdowns, we designed and developed our own dementia friendly products!  Visit our shop today and buy a game for your loved one. 

Our beautiful products wouldn’t exist without our friends at Rotary Club Box Hill Central, Pressroom Philanthropy & Community Bank Blackburn South. 

100% of the profits keep our beautiful Umbrella Dementia Cafés running. 

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Proudly supported by our generous sponsors and partners who help us create meaningful change and provide vital support for people living with dementia.

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Umbrella Dementia Cafés is an independent charity supported by public donations.

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Po Box 1236, Blackburn North VIC, 3130, Australia

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Every Donation Helps!

Support Umbrella Dementia Cafés by making a donation today. Your contribution helps create inclusive spaces, support carers, and bring joy, connection, and dignity to those living with dementia.

A Moment of Joy
Your $20 donation pays for someone living with dementia to join a café session.
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Support a Workshop
A $50 gift helps fund creative, educational, or support group workshops.
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A Months of Connection
Your $100 gift supports a person living with dementia for an entire month—covering access to cafés, creative workshops, and community events designed to uplift and empower.
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Leaving a Tribute or Memorial

Honour a loved one’s memory or celebrate a special milestone by donating in their name. Your tribute becomes part of a lasting legacy of care and compassion.

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Ready to make a real impact with us? We deeply value organisations who share our passion supporting families living with dementia. Please share a few details below and our dedicated partnership team will be in touch. 

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