ABOUT US

Glengollan was established by a group of caring Ferntree Gully residents led by Violet Lambert in 1956 as a welcoming, not-for-profit community for senior living.

Nestled amongst the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges is Glengollan. Spanning approximately 12 acres in leafy Ferntree Gully in Melbourne’s outer east, the facility is close to Ferntree Gully and Boronia Railway Stations and has bus stops directly outside the property. It is an approximate 30 minute drive into the CBD via Eastlink.

We are part of a continuing care community, which includes over 130 retirement living units enabling our residents maintain their social connections with community and friends.

It is the perfect place to call home with a full range of accommodation styles to choose from. Glengollan Aged Care Facility is a fully accredited, not for profit, aged care provider caring for up to 90 residents, including specialist care for 15 residents living with dementia. 

MISSION

To provide excellence in care, wellness, lifestyle and housing options in a supportive & connected, homelike community.

A welcoming community, everyone will feel a sense of belonging.

VISION 

We embrace change in order to inspire residents to meet their life goals in a supported, sustainable environment.

VALUES

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Acceptance
• Respect
• Encouragement

ICARE

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES / DIRECTION 2024 – 2025

No Strategic Priority Strategic Direction (How)
1 Remain Committed to GGV’s Corporate Mission

To undertake the care, welfare and housing of the aged

 

Continue to maximise the experience of daily living for those residing at GGV

To enhance commitment to the vision by listening to the needs of residents and meeting needs where possible

Ensure services are accessible to those in need in accordance with the Constitution

Designate two units in the Village for ‘concession residents’ and admit concessional residents into the Aged Care Facility based on care needs

Continue to welcome and offer services to customers from diverse backgrounds and ensure flexibility in service approach to meet individual’s wishes / needs

Consider offering affordable housing

2 Master plan

To replace ageing buildings

 

Build ILU’s in lording street

Design and obtain approvals for aged care facility and plan to build at St Elmo site

Review master plan for further stages of re-development for Underwood Road site

3 Maintain / improve operations through operational agility / Respond to Industry changes

In times of ongoing change in the sectors

(Residential and Retirement Living)

  • Review in readiness for AI development
  • Strengthen adaptability to legislative and funding changes to develop contingent financial strategies and explore alternative revenue streams
Remain profitable with ACF funding model and Consumer Centred Care

Price retirement village units within market tolerance

Maintain / improve reputation to maintain occupancy considering increasing competition

Maximise ease of access for prospective residents / families

Marketing/Brand development strategy

4 People and Culture

Further increase recruitment and retention strategies considering ageing workforce

Continue with strategy of student placements

Reward and recognition strategies

Optimise continuity of staff – retention

Further enhance staff development opportunities

Maintain / increase volunteers that are invaluable to the organisation

Consider succession plan for senior roles

Introduce HRIS system to reduce man hours

5 Enhance Corporate Governance

Plan for and secure GGV’s future

Ongoing enhancement of Board knowledge and skill through education and training
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