New Audio Podcast

Paul Mayne talks us through the wards of Willow Court (west) and what it was like to live in a community that has an Asylum as one of the main employers. Later he became an employee and saw many changes to what was a large institution, changes for Staff and Residents (Patients) alike. He also talks about workplace culture and fitting in to a multi-generational community and workplace. The development of skills and training for the residents was one of those big changes from a medical model of having everything done for you to learning about choice all had its start at Willow Court.
https://willowcourttasmania.org/audio-documentaries/

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AGM Report

Two important motions were moved at this meeting,
1) that the money raised from open days is forwarded to the Friends of Willow Court Special Committee and
2) The Memorandum of Understanding between the WCBWG and the DVC in regard to the making of a film is the responsibility of the Friends of Willow Court Special Committee.
Another meeting will occur Wednesday night 6.30 at the Community Centre New Norfolk, Chaired by Stephen MacKey General Manager DVC.
For those that maybe wondering why one committee is closed and another has started, this is following the Business Plan and Development Plan prepared by Malcolm MacDonald and Associates found on the website at: https://willowcourttasmania.org/documents/

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