Royal Flying Doctor Service touches down at John Flynn Retirement Village
Residents of Ryman Healthcare’s John Flynn Retirement Village in Melbourne have learned about its namesake in a visit by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). 80 residents, along with staff and friends, got the chance to explore an actual RFDS plane fuselage and hear about…
Retirement village digs deep to support one staff member’s flood supply run
The flood-stricken town of Eugowra, NSW, will have a merrier Christmas thanks to efforts by staff and residents at a Central Coast retirement village. Justin Watson (pictured), Maintenance Supervisor at Living Choice Broadwater Court, gathered supplies and donations from Broadwater Court and the local community,…
Will I own my unit in a retirement village?
When moving into a retirement village, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by contracts and fees. To help you out, here’s a quick rundown of the types of occupancy and ownership arrangements villages have to offer. Leasehold arrangement Under a leasehold, the village operator owns the…
What is a Residents Committee?
When you move into a retirement village, your interests as a resident may be represented to the village operator by a Residents Committee. This committee will consist of a group of residents who you and your fellow residents elect to make your voices heard to…
Who is the NSW Retirement Villages Residents Association?
When we make that momentous decision to up-sticks and move to a retirement village, part of the choice we make is to secure peace and serenity as we age, surrounded by friends, family, and community. We buy into a lifestyle where there will be time…
Rental: an affordable option for retirement
Are you looking at moving into a retirement village, but worrying you might not be able to afford the upfront costs? There may be a solution for you: rental villages. Retirement rentals can either be part of a normal retirement village – combining rental units…
Need help planning your retirement?
Having listened to our customers experiences and recognising the lack of clarity around the world of retirement and aged care, the team behind villages.com.au and agedcare101.com.au have created yourconcierge101.com.au. This is a valuable and highly personalised new service that asks individuals or couples questions about…
The Best 30 Years: exploring retirement villages, legal matters, and finances
Tomorrow on The Best 30 Years, we take a look at how to get your financial and legal affairs in order, as well as the benefits of retirement villages. In this episode, we consult with experts on how to manage your money for retirement, including…
The Best 30 Years: staying happy, connected, and healthy
This week on The Best 30 Years TV series, we explored the challenges of loneliness as people get older, and the importance of maintaining connections with friends and community. It’s important to maintain your happiness, passion, and friendships as you get older – loneliness, stress…
The Best Thirty Years airs Saturday 22 October
Villages.com.au, in association with The DCM Group, is excited to announce that we are launching a five part TV series airing on 9GEM across Australia and online on 9now. We have designed five programs for both ageing Australians and their families to learn and discuss what it…