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.
We had a lovely visit from Greyhounds as Pets WA, and our residents were delighted to spend some time with their gentle four-legged guests. There were plenty of pats, smiles and stories shared as residents enjoyed the greyhounds’ calm and loving company. The visit also brought back wonderful memories of
Celebrating Culture, Connection and Community
At Plumpton Villa, we love celebrating the many cultures, traditions and stories that make our community so wonderfully diverse. Recently, our residents came together to celebrate Indian Independence Day with a morning filled with music, dance, history and delicious traditional treats. Our very own Mus delighted everyone with a special
A Morning of Fashion, Fun & Connection
What a wonderful morning we had at our recent Fashion Show! In the weeks leading up to the big day, our residents put plenty of creativity, care and excitement into the preparations. From making their own masks and selecting their outfits to creating pins to help organise the runway, there
Who knew a little friendly competition could bring back so many wonderful memories? Our residents had a fantastic time playing “The Price Is Right”, putting their shopping knowledge to the test. A selection of everyday grocery and household items was displayed in the main lounge, with everyone having a guess
A Sweet Day in the Swan Valley
Our residents enjoyed a wonderful day trip to the picturesque Swan Valley, visiting the much-loved House of Honey as part of our Every Bite Matters experience, one of the many experiences available through our Enhanced Everyday Living Services. There was plenty to discover and, of course, plenty to taste! Residents
Stitching, Sharing and Friendship
While the rain and cold weather kept us indoors, our Sewing and Quilting Group was busy creating, chatting and enjoying time together. There’s something special about sharing a favourite passion with friends. From choosing fabrics and working on projects to swapping ideas and enjoying plenty of conversation, our sewing and
The Little Moments That Matter
Sometimes, it’s the simplest outings that create the most wonderful memories. With another beautiful dry Winter day in Albany, our residents made the most of the sunshine with a morning at Middleton Beach. They enjoyed a cuppa and morning tea together, followed by a leisurely stroll and plenty of time
Building Friendships Across Generations
There is something truly special about bringing different generations together, and our recent visit to Pascoe Vale Girls College was a wonderful reminder of the joy these connections can create. Our residents were warmly welcomed by the students, who delighted everyone with a delicious homemade treat of freshly baked jam
Our Moonee Ponds residents embraced the magic of Christmas in July with a special Morning Melodies outing at Windy Hill. The day was filled with festive cheer, wonderful company, and plenty of singing along as an amazing performer entertained everyone with much-loved tunes. Residents enjoyed the chance to come together,
“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.”
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