Independent Cafes

This is a directory of Independent Dementia Cafés made up of both private and not-for-profit organisations all over Australia that provide welcoming spaces for people living with dementia, their families and carers. Each dementia café offers opportunities for connection, support and social engagement in its own unique way.

Coming Soon – Australia's Independent Dementia Café Directory

Umbrella Dementia Cafés is creating Australia’s first stand alone national directory of independent dementia cafés, bringing together both not-for-profit and private organisations that provide welcoming and supportive spaces for people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers.

Launching during Dementia Action Week 2026, this directory will help Australian families locate and directly connect with a dementia café closer to home.

Every dementia café will be unique. Some operate as informal social gatherings, while others offer structured activities, education or peer support. Some are privately run and some are purely volunteer organised. But what they have in common is a dedication to creating meaningful opportunities for friendship, connection, social engagement and belonging for people whose lives are impacted by dementia.

For Dementia Cafés

We are currently inviting dementia cafés to submit an expression of interest to be listed in the directory at no cost.

Before a café is published, Umbrella Dementia Cafés conducts a review process which includes screening each application and speaking directly with organisers to better understand their model, values and approach.

This helps us ensure the directory remains a trusted resource for families seeking quality dementia-friendly support in their local community.

If your organisation operates a dementia café and would like to be considered for inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

For Families and Carers

Our goal is to provide a trusted directory of independent dementia cafés from across Australia.

While each café operates independently and maintains its own programs and services, we take reasonable steps to ensure organisations listed in the directory align with our commitment to dignity, inclusion, social connection and support for people living with dementia.

Each café listing contains contact information so you can connect directly with the organisation to learn more about the services, activities and support they provide.

Please contact us directly for feedback on any of the cafes listed in this directory.

Café Directory - Published September 2026

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Want your café listed?

Fill in the form to request for your dementia café to be featured in our Independent Cafes directory.

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What's a community led cafe?

Read this blog to see if your Cafe is community-led and complete the form to be listed in our cafe directory.

Are there other cafés near you?

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