Alison Windmill, Author at Glenview Community Services

Korongee our bold and ambitious experiment

Glenview Community Services is celebrating 5 years of operation of Korongee Dementia Village, a small-house model situated in Derwent Park. The village is perhaps the first of its kind in Australia. Korongee is a bold experiment in caring for people who live with dementia. Designed as a series of family-style houses placed in a village…

A letter to the media

Chief Executive Officer, Damien Jacobs explains his disappointment about a Sunday Tasmanian article featuring Korongee Dementia Village.

Staff recognised for their values

Recognition awards were presented to six staff members at our end of year party at The Hub. Each person had demonstrated one or more Glenview values in action. Congratulations to:

First anniversary of Waratah House

Congratulations to our Waratah House team on the first anniversary of the innovative specialised dementia care program (SDCP). Under the leadership of Eliza Greentree, the team has been providing high-level tailored care to people living with dementia who exhibit severe behavioural and psychological symptoms. This unique program, which uses a person-centred, multidisciplinary approach, has seen…

Christmas market at Windsor Street

On Tuesday 26 November between 10am – 2pm come and shop for presents, enjoy a BBQ lunch, coffee, icecream and more. Fabulous items from beloved stall holders including Australia Post and Priceline. This market is for our residents to do some Christmas shopping in a safe and familiar environment. Family, friends and the public are…

Dementia education sessions

You are invited to attend an education session for family and friends presented by Ros Calvert, Glenview’s dementia consultant. Saturday 12 October 10am – 12pm in Korongee meeting roomfollowed by light refreshments, tea and coffee until 12.30pm Ros will lead a discussion about the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and the impacts on…