Robyn Lewis is a full time PhD candidate in the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra. Robyn’s research focuses on new models of dementia care and support, specifically small-scale residential dementia care. She is hoping that her research findings will contribute to making a difference to the quality of life for people living with dementia, reduce the burden for family carers and improve the experience of staff working in residential dementia care. Robyn's PhD is funded by Community Home Australia.