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An elderly woman with grey curly hair smiles warmly while holding a golden Cavalier King Charles Spaniel up close in a care facility common room.

Pascoe Vale

Diego’s Adventures At Pascoe Vale Diego is a very special and much-loved member of our CraigCare Pascoe Vale family. On most weekdays, he happily makes his way around our home visiting residents, spreading joy, companionship and plenty of cuddles along the way. Many residents enjoy spending time with Diego in their own special way. Some love taking him for gentle walks around the home, while others enjoy sitting quietly with him to read, craft, watch

Residents and children enjoy meeting and feeding a friendly alpaca at the Spring Carnival, celebrating a fun-filled day of community connection.

Ascot Waters

A Spring Day to Remember

What a wonderful day we had celebrating our Spring Carnival yesterday! The atmosphere was filled with laughter, connection and plenty of springtime magic as our residents and community came together to enjoy a day full of fun and memorable moments. From getting up close with some fascinating reptiles at the Reptile Park to meeting our adorable farm animals, there was something to delight everyone! Our fairy floss station and a delicious sausage sizzle added a

An aged care resident enjoys a safari bus tour at Werribee Open Range Zoo, watching a rhinoceros roam across the open grasslands in Melbourne.

Glenroy

A Wild Day Out at Werribee Open Range Zoo!

Some of our residents enjoying our Enhanced Everyday Living services had a fantastic day out at Werribee Open Range Zoo, experiencing an unforgettable wildlife safari adventure in Melbourne’s west! Our adventure wouldn’t have been complete without hopping aboard the safari bus for a 40-minute journey through the zoo’s spectacular open-range savannah. With fascinating live commentary from our Safari Guide, we explored arid landscapes, rolling grasslands and open plains while learning about some of the world’s

Aged care residents smiling as staff present personalised gifts and keepsakes, celebrating special moments and meaningful connections.

Glenroy

Sascha and Ruby’s Heartfelt Project

As part of their community service hours, school students Ruby and Sascha have gone above and beyond to bring a little extra joy, comfort and a sense of belonging to some of our residents. The girls created personalised montages, each one a heartfelt celebration of the people, memories and moments that make every resident’s life so special. Taking the time to get to know each resident, the girls thoughtfully gathered details about their interests, treasured

Berwick

Giving Back, One Pencil Case at a Time

Our residents and team at CraigCare Berwick have been busy spreading a little kindness through a wonderful community giveback project. Together, we have prepared pencil cases filled with pencils and rulers, which will be making their way to Samoa as part of a special community project with LetTeine Polynesian Dance Academy. It has been lovely to see our residents and team come together to support a project that will bring practical resources and a little

Victor cuddles Diego, the beloved resident therapy dog, sharing a heartwarming moment of companionship, affection and joy.

Pascoe Vale

Victor’s Got a Soft Spot for Diego!

Victor and Diego share a heartwarming moment filled with cuddles, affection and pure joy. As our beloved resident dog, Diego has a special way of bringing smiles to residents, families and staff. Their beautiful bond highlights the happiness, comfort and companionship that our furry friend brings to everyone each day.

Care home resident Teresa relaxing in her chair with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting on her lap.

Pascoe Vale

Sunshine, Family Time & a Special Visit!

Sunshine, smiles, and special family moments! Care home resident Teresa enjoyed a lovely walk in the sunshine with her son, joined by four-legged friend Diego. Their heartwarming outing highlights the importance of family connections, quality time, and making treasured memories together through life’s simplest and most meaningful little moments.

Gloria gently pets Diego, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, as he rests comfortably on a chair.

Pascoe Vale

A Familiar Kind of Love

A familiar kind of love brings Gloria and Diego together in a heartwarming moment of companionship. Having once owned a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Gloria treasures every opportunity to spend time with Diego. Their gentle interactions highlight the joy, comfort, and special connection that our beloved four-legged friends bring to life.

Diego, a golden Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie, sits on a grey armchair for his 3rd birthday celebration.

Pascoe Vale

Happy 3rd Birthday, Diego!

Our beloved four-legged friend Diego celebrated his 3rd birthday in style! Dressed to impress, Diego spread joy, smiles and plenty of cuddles as he visited our lovely residents. It was a heartwarming day filled with wagging tails, special moments and lots of birthday love!

Pascoe Vale

Sharing a Lifelong Love of Music and Poetry

Brian, a much-loved member of our community here at CraigCare Pascoe Vale, has a wonderful passion for music, singing and poetry – particularly the timeless works of Australian poet Banjo Paterson. Brian’s love of performing has been a part of his life for many years. In the past, Brian regularly visited our community alongside friends from his retirement village, The Highlanders. Together, they generously volunteered their time to entertain and connect with others, performing for our residents

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