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Tributes & Memorials

Honour loved ones by sharing memories and tributes, celebrating their legacy while supporting dementia-friendly initiatives that make a lasting impact.

Post your Tribute or Memorial

Share a tribute or memorial to honour a loved one’s legacy, keeping their memory alive while supporting dementia-friendly communities and initiatives.

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Grace Dimattina

Grace Dimattina, a founding member of Café of Connections, will always be remembered for her kindness, warmth and support within our Umbrella community.
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Betty Rooney

Our dear friend and original Blackburn Dementia Cafe member, Betty Rooney passed away on January 13th 2026, surrounded by her devoted husband Keith and loving family, after a long battle with Alzheimers disease.
Read more about Betty Rooney

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Geoff Jones

Our dear friend and mentor Geoff Jones passed away on April 10th, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
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Faye Comrie

Faye has been a volunteer at the Umbrella Cafes, Blackburn for over 8 years!
Read more about Faye Comrie

John McCain

John has attended the Café of Connections dementia café at the Box Hill South Neighbourhood House with his wife Robyn for over 3 years.
Read more about John McCain

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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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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.
$20
Support a Workshop
A $50 gift helps fund creative, educational, or support group workshops.
$50
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.
$100

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Independent Cafes Joining Form

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Other Cafes

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Celebrate or Honour With a Personalised Tribute Gift.

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.

Tribute Donations

Tribute Donation Amount

  • $1,900.00 Raised
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Dementia Cafe Directory

Want to register your dementia café as part of our cafe directory? Please complete this form and our team will be in contact. 

Partnership

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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Want to make an impact? Reach out to us now if you want to be part of our supportive team. 

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Register to attend one of our Umbrella Dementia Cafés. You can sign up for yourself, a client or a loved one.