October has been a special month at Outlook Community Centre, filled with events that celebrate connection, community and care. Two highlights included our annual National Carers Week morning tea and a Victorian Seniors Festival dementia-friendly games day, both drawing strong attendance and wonderful engagement from the local community.
Carers Morning Tea
Recognising those who care
Held on 15 October and generously supported by Carers Victoria, our annual carers morning tea is part of National Carers Week – a time to recognise and celebrate Australia’s three million unpaid carers.
More than 60 guests joined us for a morning of entertainment, guest speakers and a delicious high tea. Attendees were also treated to complimentary neck and shoulder massages, thanks to our friends at Your Body Hub, Officer.
The event was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the important role carers play in our community and to say thank you for the care, compassion and support they provide every day.
Outlook Community Centre hosts a regular carers group, meeting on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm. The group offers connection, support and a safe space to share experiences.
To join, contact us on 1300 617 649, visit our events page, or drop in at 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham.
Dementia-Friendly Games Day
Laughter, connection and fun
There was plenty of laughter at Outlook last Tuesday when we held a Dementia Friendly Games Day as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
Our Forget Me Not Café participants, along with other members of the community, enjoyed a relaxed morning of games, conversation and good company, even getting into spooky season by celebrating an early Halloween theme!
The morning was filled with quizzes, bingo, card games, skittles and, of course, chocolates for the winners, plus plenty of delicious food and coffee. Thank you to Cardinia Shire Council for partnering with us to make this wonderful event possible.
Join the Forget-Me-Not Café
The Forget Me Not Café meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 10am–12pm, bringing together people living with dementia and their loved ones for friendship, fun and connection.
To find out more or join, click the link above, call 1300 617 649, email communitycentre@outlookaust.org.au, or visit 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham.
Both events reflect Outlook’s ongoing commitment to creating a connected, inclusive community — where everyone is supported to participate, learn and thrive.
For more information about upcoming programs and events, visit our events page or follow us on Facebook for updates.