Group Homes Australia rebrands as Videri Australia reflecting its vision to change the way Australia thinks about dementia care

Group Homes Australia, a leader in innovative dementia care known for their small household model, is proud to announce its rebranding as Videri Australia. The new name, meaning ‘to be seen’, reflects the organisation’s commitment to recognising the individual needs and abilities of people living with dementia and their families.

The rebrand comes as the number of Australians diagnosed with dementia reaches 433,300 and is projected to exceed 800,000 by 2054. With two-thirds of people with dementia thought to be living in the community, there is increasing demand for new approaches to dementia care that go beyond traditional models.

“Videri means ‘to be seen’,” says Leah Gabolinscy, Chief Executive Officer. “Our approach goes beyond meeting basic needs; we take time to step into each person’s life story to explore what brings them purpose and meaning. Our homes are designed to be places of connection and belonging. Changing our name is about reaffirming our promise to ensure people living with dementia and their families are seen and heard.”

Leah Gabolinscy aims to make Videri’s individualised, household model accessible to more Australians. “Finding the right home for a family member with dementia can be daunting. We offer an alternative model of dementia care, with authentic home settings integrated into the community. We believe this leads the way in redefining dementia care in Australia.”

Looking ahead, Videri plans to expand its partnerships with industry and government stakeholders to make its model available to more Australians.

“Over half of people living in permanent residential aged care have dementia. Our aim is to enable more Australians living with dementia to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of living in a real home, even as their care needs change,” Gabolinscy continued.

Tamar Krebs founded Videri Australia in 2011, drawing on best-practice international models, thoughtfully adapted for Australian families. Tamar continues to innovate and lead the care and experience delivery teams, specialising in creating small, familiar homes for 6-10 residents that look, feel and function like real homes.

This model aligns with the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines, as well as recommendations from the Royal Commission, which have recognised the superior health outcomes linked with smaller, more personalised environments, for people living with dementia. Residents follow their own routine and are actively involved in daily life, while being supported by trained team members who are onsite 24 hours per day.

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