Korongee
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Research into small-scale care
Read More: Research into small-scale careResearchers from the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation at the University of Canberra are starting a new project to explore small-scale care settings in Australia.
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Korongee our bold and ambitious experiment
Read More: Korongee our bold and ambitious experimentGlenview 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…
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Encouraging independence through inclusive design
Read More: Encouraging independence through inclusive designEver wondered how the colours were chosen, or the houses were designed in one of the first small-house residential villages in Australia? We are thrilled to be featured in this episode about Korongee Dementia Village – commissioned by the Australian Institute of Architects.
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It Takes a Village
Read More: It Takes a VillageThe story of Korongee through the eyes of the people who live and work in the village. We are so proud of the Roar Film team, our villagers and their loved ones who made this incredible documentary. Contact Roar Film – they are happy to make the 56 minute documentary available for screenings. It Takes…
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Fascinating stories behind the photos at Korongee
Read More: Fascinating stories behind the photos at KorongeeWe’re grateful to have had the opportunity to work with John Stephenson from Beatties Studio, who supplied the photography for the village. The collection of black and white historical images have been framed and placed within each of the houses, the café walls, and imagery also graces the entry way doors to the village. This…
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Korongee featured in 2020 World Alzheimer Report
Read More: Korongee featured in 2020 World Alzheimer ReportIt’s an incredible honour to have Korongee Village included in the 2020 World Alzheimer Report. The theme is dementia-related design and the built environment. The report looks at design progress to date, pioneers and innovators, design principles, regional and cultural contexts, the importance of including people with dementia in every stage of the design process,…