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This section covers all things related to the village lifestyle. You can read about "what you need to know", find useful health and lifestyle information or simply browse through the stories below.
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International Research Has Led Me to What I Call: The 4Cs of Living Well
What You Need to Know
International Research Has Led Me to What I Call: The 4Cs of Living Well. Choose - to live well, Contribute - do something, Connect - socially and spiritually, Control - keep it! more...10 Year Cost Comparison: Village Or Stay In Family Home
What You Need to Know
Considering the alternatives of staying in the family home and moving to a village community requires examination of not only the financial benefits of each, but also the quality of life aspects as well. More... more...
Christine Daly - Reducing Residents' Costs and Saving the Environment
Industry Movers and Shakers
Christine Daly - Reducing Residents' Costs and Saving the EnvironmentChristine Daly is Village Manager at The Lakes in Victoria and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to saving costs. She is also passionate about the environment.Working with more...Stuart Nicholson, the CEO of Becton's Retirement Business
Industry Movers and Shakers
Stuart Nicholson, the CEO of Becton's Retirement Business What is more important for a CEO in today's market: property skills ormarketing skills? Becton chose marketing. more...Dr June Heinrich, the CEO of Baptist Community Services
Industry Movers and Shakers
Fourteen years ago, when she joined Baptist Community Services (BCS) as CEO, it had an annual budget of $28 million and 800 staff. Today, its budget is $183 million, with 3,500 staff and over 700 vehicles on the road. more...Ross Symonds Admires Village Life at Beauty Point
Senior Celebrities
Ross Symonds, one of Australia's most recognized television personalities, has been charmed by the residents of Beauty Point Retirement Resort at Padstow Heights. more...The SCV Group Australia's Toughest Village Job
Industry Movers and Shakers
On paper, Andrea Slingsby has the toughest job in the village industry. But with just 12 weeks behind the desk, she is already demonstrating she is up for the challenge and full of surprises.
Slingsb more..."Try Before You Buy" - Spend a Week in a Village Before You Buy - Aevum
What You Need to Know
Making the decision to sell the family home and move to a retirement village is filled with uncertainty. Will you like the community environment? Will you like the downsized home? Do you want to make a sea change and move away from the city? more...
Challenging Conversations Create Change - Is this the way you want to live?
What You Need to Know
Roland Naufal developed a reputation for innovation as CEO (2002 - 2006) of Villa Maria Society. more...John Martin, Managing Director, Babcock & Brown Communities
Industry Movers and Shakers
Getting it right for 10,000 residents How do you measure success if you are a retirement communities operator? One of the largest owners, operators and developers is Babcock & Brown Communities (BBC). more...
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