At CraigCare, life is about doing what you love- your way. Whether it’s continuing a favourite hobby, discovering something new, or simply sharing a laugh with friends, every day is filled with purpose and connection. We’re always asking: What brings you joy? What would you like to keep doing, or try for the first time? There’s no limit – only possibilities. Our photo gallery captures these special moments – real smiles, shared stories, and the joy of daily life. Families are always welcome, and many join in the fun, making our homes feel even more like home.
Footy Tipping Awards Ceremony!
What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of another footy tipping season! Our recent Footy Tipping Awards Ceremony was filled with excitement, anticipation and plenty of friendly banter as residents gathered to find out who would take home the top prizes. Congratulations to Nick, who was crowned this year’s Footy Tipping
Embracing the Simple Joys of Spring
There’s something truly special about spring at CraigCare Plumpton Villa – especially when nature is quite literally right on our doorstep. With GE Clarke Reserve immediately adjacent to our home, residents (accompanied by our team) and families can easily enjoy the park whenever they feel like a little fresh air, sunshine and time
Yesterday, some of our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon together at High Tea. The room was filled with smiles, laughter and friendly conversation as everyone took their time to relax, catch up and enjoy each other’s company. There was something special about seeing our residents sharing stories, enjoying a few
There’s something special about taking a little time to feel pampered. At our Moonee Ponds home, our manicures are a favourite part of our Enhanced Everyday Living Services, giving residents the chance to sit back, enjoy a little TLC and leave feeling refreshed. From a little beauty treatment to plenty
There was something truly special about our residents taking to the floor for an afternoon of ballroom dancing. As the music played and couples moved gracefully across the floor, it seemed to bring back a little piece of the past – favourite songs, old dances, romantic evenings and cherished memories.
Some of our residents recently enjoyed a wonderful day out at Caversham Wildlife Park, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife. There were plenty of smiles as residents had the opportunity to meet some very friendly kangaroos, wombats and koalas, and explore the
Our outing to Burswood Park by the Swan River turned out to be the perfect day for a good old-fashioned sausage sizzle. Residents Emmy and Violet donned their aprons and took charge, with the cold wind on one side and sizzling sausages on the other. It didn’t take long to
Out & About: The Sound of Music
Some of our residents recently enjoyed a lovely day out to Flinders Christian Community College in Tyabb to see the school’s wonderful production of The Sound of Music. From the beautiful music and talented performances to the joy of sharing the experience together, it was a day filled with smiles,
High Tea, Laughter & Connection
What a beautiful afternoon filled with laughter, giggles, connection and, of course, delicious treats! As part of our Enhanced Everyday Living services, some of our residents enjoyed getting to know one another over our fun High Tea Surprise Cup Game, with plenty of smiles, laughter and wonderful conversations along the
“I am so thankful and happy my husband is cared for here. Every staff member is kind, supportive and cheerful. The care of Ken has been beyond expectation. It is a hard adjustment after 50 years of marriage to be separated. Ken was no longer safe at home.
The adjustment has been made so much easier because of the caring staff at CraigCare. They are also very supportive of the family members, which added to my adjusting to handing my beloved husband into someone else’s care.
When visiting, I always feel welcomed by all staff. I feel at home, and enjoy getting to know the staff and the other residents. I am totally at ease knowing that Ken is cared for. Ken enjoys bus outings, shopping trips to Bunnings, gardening and helping in the Men’s shed, playing games, attending exercises, special morning and afternoon teas for occasions like Father’s Day and Easter.
I also enjoy having a meal with Ken in the dining room, usually once a week. The meals are presented so beautifully and so very tasty. Great variety and very nutritious – restaurant standard meals.
I would not wish for Ken to be at any other aged care home. He is living at the best!! Thank you every single one of the staff members for your care, given with love and fun.”
“Cathy has not stopped talking about the entertainment this afternoon – she is really happy about all the song choices and staff dancing and singing along with her. I love Thursdays because of Happy Hour and a special singer who sings beautiful songs; it’s also nice to watch the dancing and it entertains me a lot.”
“Thank you lifestyle staff for all you do for Dad. Dad loved it at Morning Melodies. The photos you sent me of Dad are fantastic; you are all amazing and I appreciate it.”
“The time and personal efforts that were given to the preparations for Milka’s special day was very much appreciated. Milka became emotional with tears of joy as she celebrated her culture and heritage with her new family at CraigCare. A special mention must go to the Chef for replicating our traditional Macedonian dishes. The dance group was well received and it was enjoyable to see the other residents joining in the dances. Our family is happy that we chose CraigCare to take care of Mum.”
“I enjoyed the travel chair to India very much – learning about India, testing my knowledge and realising that I know very little; I would like to know a lot more.”
“I was honoured and proud to be reading the ANZAC Post as my father and three uncles served in the Middle East and in Japan. I was also honoured to attend a special morning tea with fellow residents, to watch the ANZAC Day dawn service and ANZAC march. Thank you as it means a lot to me to honour my father and my uncles.”
“It was lovely to see all smiley faces and I enjoyed the Bollywood dancing. It reminded me of when I use to dance in England at Christmas.”
“Thank you for organising the Italian Day Celebration. My father and I had a wonderful time. My father was so happy and he loved the music. It was fantastic, great work always.”
We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’d like to speak with one of our friendly Admissions team members, please call our Western Australian team on 0419 856 664 or our Victorian team on 0468 718 856, or click here to submit an online enquiry.
