Elderly woman builds her own retirement community
Robyn Yerian was 70 when she looked at her US$401,000 in savings and made a bold decision. She took US$150,000 from her retirement savings and used it to address a problem she saw again and again across the US: many older women were growing older…
Ask about the technology available in a retirement village or land lease community of your choice
After looking at the wide choice of retirement villages and land lease communities on the website villages.com.au, be sure to check those you fancy have the latest technology. Plugging into new technology like apps, automation systems, virtual reality, and wearable devices is revolutionising how retirement-living…
20 March 2026 is pension indexation day
Rising inflation is certain to see an increase in the Aged Pension on the above date. The current fortnightly pension for singles is $1,079.70 and couples combined $1,627.80. The pension rate changes on 20 March and 20 September annually. Based on published CPI figures, the…
Will you do this in your 80s? Residents embrace adventures and fun
Retirement living should be fun surely for both Village Managers and the residents? Aveo’s Bayview Gardens Retirement Village Community Manager Mel Akehurst has hardly had a minute to sit down, since challenging her residents to live their best life after listening to Marcus Pearce at…
What is inside a land lease community clubhouse in 2026
The home and location of a land lease community is of paramount importance, but most interested buyers want to know about the clubhouse. The clubhouse is the centrepiece of a community as it is at Vantage Bloomdale by AVID Property Group. Work began in late…
Rightsizing into a land lease community and still working: 20% actually do
When software developer Ian Deacon, 68, moved to GemLife Moreton Bay in Burpengary East in late 2025, he had no plans to retire. “I keep working because I enjoy it,” he said. “My mind is still active and, in my role, I’m learning new things…
Get your free tickets to the 2026 Premier’s Gala Concerts in NSW
The artists appearing at the annual concerts have been named, along with the important date for ticket allocation. Four performances will take place at the TikTok Entertainment Centre, Darling Harbour (formerly ICC Sydney Theatre) on 11 and 12 March, with shows at 11am and 2:45pm…
Moving into a land lease community provides new meaning
Land lease communities, where you own your home and any capital gains while leasing the land it occupies, are in great demand and it is easy to see why. For people like Cathy Henderson, 62, and her husband Dave, it has opened a new world….
Retirement living opens a new world, yet many Australians put it off for years
For a growing number of Australians, retirement is no longer about slowing down, it’s about stepping into a new phase of life filled with freedom, connection and ease. Across the country, retirees are downsizing from large family homes and moving into modern, resort-style retirement communities…
The physical and mental benefits of cycling for seniors
Scientists believe being physically inactive and eating an unhealthy diet can contribute to sarcopenia, age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. The main symptom of the condition is muscle weakness. To combat physical and mental declines, regular exercise – like a daily bike ride…