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The Brolly – 2025 Autumn Edition

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We’re thrilled to unveil the Autumn 2025 edition of The Brolly – our vibrant seasonal newsletter from Umbrella Dementia Cafés!

This edition is bursting with heartfelt stories, exciting milestones, and inspiring community updates from across our growing network of dementia cafés.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just discovering us, The Brolly offers a beautiful glimpse into the powerful connections being made every day in our cafés.

What’s Inside?

 

 

  • A National Milestone – We’re celebrating our 1,000th café this August! A huge thank you to every volunteer, donor, and participant who helped us reach this incredible achievement.

 

  • New Website Launch – We’ve gone digital with a fresh, accessible website designed to better serve our community.

 

  • Café Spotlights – From Blackburn to Sorrento, read the joyful, moving stories from our local cafés and the amazing people who bring them to life.

 

  • Affiliate Café Program – Discover how we’re beginning to expand our reach with new community-led cafés across Australia.

 

  • Care & Share Program – Learn how we’re supporting carers with peer-led groups and new resources.

 

  • Tributes, Celebrations & Community Events – From birthdays to comedy nights, our community continues to show up with generosity and spirit.

Read the Full Edition

Grab a cuppa and dive into the full edition of The Brolly Autumn Edition 2025  or pick up a printed copy at your local Umbrella Dementia Café.

Let’s keep the umbrella open – for connection, for care, and for community.

Click here to download your copy

Dance Against Dementia in September 2025.

Dance Against Dementia is  our nationwide dance-a-thon and is back this September! Join the movement and help us raise awareness and funds for dementia support.

Register a Team or Event here

“We’re building a future where every Australian can live fully with dementia – surrounded by community, connection and compassion. This edition of The Brolly is a celebration of that vision in action.”

— Kirsty Porter, CEO

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