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You're invited to join Country Club Villages for Open Day events at their retirement villages.
You're invited to join Baldwin Living Northside to celebrate their 10th Birthday. On the day there will be stalls, entertainment, morning tea and a sausage sizzle. You will also have the opportunity to take a village tour.
This National Homelessness Week the IRT Foundation is asking for your support to help older people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
A love of the natural world is the inspiration behind ACH Group’s South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival works this year.
Shine WOMEN is a personal development program that aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to develop greater self-awareness and personal growth. It reinforces the uniqueness of every individual and celebrates their different strengths, qualities and skills. It also addresses issues such as low self-esteem, poor self-acceptance, condemnation, low confidence and those negative core beliefs formed from childhood that may have impacted negatively on the individual.
People of all ages will participate in Greenacres' Mountain to Mountain Challenge, thanks to a new short course being trialled by IRT.
Retired nurse, Dorothy O’Meara, 90, is one of the original residents of Corpus Christi Village in Clayton. Since the passing of her husband John, her friendship with Joan Waters, an ex-classical singer from Cairns, has deepened. It’s connections like this one, that can make life in a retirement village that much richer.
Sonia Grevell has been living at Yukana Retirement Village for just over 11 years now. She loves the fact that she lives within a tight knit community that offers her the security of having close friends and staff close at hand.
Making the move into a retirement village can be a daunting task. Villa Maria Catholic Homes have prepared an easy step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way to moving into your dream retirement community.
Kate Swaffer was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49 and since then she has written books and spoken around the world as a leading authority on the condition.
Lloyd Millar is not one to let gender stereotypes get in the way of a hobby. The former draughtsman, woodwork teacher and ACH Group resident is also a keen embroiderer.
IRT Group's IRT Foundation has announced $80,000 in Community Grants for 10 community projects that will encourage social participation for older people in need.
A new bowling green recently opened for retirement living residents at Baptistcare Riverside Salter Point, with a special barbecue attended by residents, family, friends and Baptistcare staff. Everyone had the opportunity to try their hand at a friendly game of bowls at the event.
Yukana has been delivering on its promise to continually provide high quality support and services to residents and their families for more than 25 years.
You are invited to join Baldwin Living Northside for a Winter Morning Tea on Tuesday June 27th.
Warrigal has been named as a Gold Partner under the New South Wales Government's Sustainability Gold Program.
Over 100 residents at the RSL Care Fernhill retirement community joined together for the annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea earlier this month, raising over 2,300 dollars for cancer research in the Caboolture community.
Their backgrounds are diverse but they share a common thread: a journey across the world to a new life in Australia.
Six amateur filmmakers will share their migrant stories at a red carpet screening at the Mercury Cinema this month as part of ACH Group’s Good Lives on Film #3 project.
The team at RSL Care Baycrest in Hervey Bay have dressed up in pink, held raffles, concerts, sausage sizzles and morning teas to raise funds for the Hervey Bay branch of the Breast Cancer Network Australia.
IRT Group's IRT Foundation recently launched its annual Neverland Ball fundraising campaign to raise awareness of the issues facing older Australians and support older people in need.
Resident of RSL Care Moreton Shores Retirement Village in Thornlands, Lindsay Boyd has just celebrated his first prime time television interview for the tongue-in-cheek ABC program You Can’t Ask That about what life is like as a Centenarian.
Nonagenarian Enid Webster is somewhat a celebrity in Cooranbong, in particular to fellow residents of her Avondale Lifestyle Community retirement village.
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IRT Group has announced that it’s signed up for an Australian-first research project to design the seniors housing of the future.
“Our volunteers just love it when they see the residents smile. They love it when they see them laughing. And they love it when they see the residents engaged and active.” With these words, IRT Volunteer Coordinator Natalie Shipp sums up the satisfaction IRT Group’s 550 volunteers get out of helping others.
Betty Gould, 96, lives independently at IRT Kangara Waters in Belconnen and enjoys playing carpet bowls and a weekly game of cards with other residents.
RSL Care + RDNS and other major industry retirement and residential community operators have come together with QUT’s respected Institute for Future Environments in a research collaboration focused on changing the way we design for ageing Australians.
Kemira at IRT William Beach Gardens at Kanahooka has won Innovation of the Year for Service Implementation at the Fifth Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards held in Singapore overnight.
Building works will commence this month for the redevelopment and expansion of Uniting independent living units in Normanhurst.
Ipswich Mayor Paul Pascale was a surprise guest when residents of Milford Grange Retirement Community celebrated a mass 90+ birthday party last week.
Some people don’t want to talk about it, but let’s be frank: for many retirees the reality of having to move to a retirement village can be daunting.
Bribie Island retirees are improving their health and social lives by performing in their local choir.
The Craft Room at Novacare Village is one of the most utilised facilities on the site. There are sewing machines, art equipment, facilities for mosaics, Nuno felting and card marking - there's even a store room of fabric supplies for quilting/patchwork and much more.
A number of Independent Serviced Units have recently become available at Yukana Retirement Village so this is your opportunity to call Yukana home.
South Australian tennis great Kevin Lonergan hopes to take on the world’s best senior players in a return to the International Tennis Federation competition in Europe this year.
The staff and residents of the Bolton Clarke Milford Grange community have supported the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave by shaving, colouring and waxing their hair for the charitable cause.
Give yourself the peaceful, relaxed life you promised yourself in retirement, while being a part of a local community.
Uniting has been selected through a competitive tender process by the New South Wales Government to provide safe, welcoming homes and support services to more than 300 seniors in need across the state, under the government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF).
IRT Woodlands will throw open their doors this Thursday, in celebration of the completion of Stage Two of development.
The residents of Bolton Clarke Westhaven Retirement Community in Toowoomba have been treated to an afternoon of Country and Western Music in their community hall.
Applications are now open for IRT Foundation's 2017 Community Grants Program. The Program, now in its third year, invites community groups and other not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants of up to $10,000. The Program supports local initiatives that will improve the lives of older residents in their communities.
Developer and operator of integrated care villages, Greengate has grown its Board and executive team. This move supports the decision to enable the Group to deliver quality care whilst capitalising on future opportunities in a deregulating sector.
Coming soon to Wesley Mission Queensland's Sinnamon Park, Rosemount Retirement Community is set to offer a premier way of living for over 65s – one of independence, security and relaxation.
St Brigid’s Green strive to make every day better for residents, their families, and the Greengate team. Greengate provides services that residents value, practice person-centred thinking, and deliver heartfelt support and care. In January, Greengate launched the Employee Reward and Recognition Program at St Brigid’s Green, to thank their hardworking employees who go the extra step for residents and exemplify The Greengate Way. Last month, Greengate held their first monthly awards ceremony and celebrated with a barbeque on the Village Green.
A range of affordable retirement living units has been released this month with the launch of Stage 3 of ACH Group’s James Evans Court redevelopment at Magill.
Pancake Day is all about gathering fellow pancake lovers and getting together to raise money for a good cause.
Bolton Clarke Fairways retirement community resident Mrs Beres Mooney has been named as the Bundaberg Regional Council’s Senior Citizen of the Year, acknowledging over thirty years of charitable work in the Bundaberg community.
Cyril Box, a resident at Baptistcare Riverside Salter Point, can attest that engaging in creative activities can be a fun way to stay active in retirement. Arts and crafts can stimulate your mind, improving concentration while learning new activities is good exercise for the brain.
If you could go back in time, what would you tell your teenage self?
This is the question members of the ACH Group Sing for Joy choir will ask – and answer – at their first ever live Fringe performance in March.
There are currently one and three-bedroom Independent Living Units available for immediate occupation at the beautiful boutique St Louis on Blyth retirement village in South Australia.
Brand new villas at Anglican Care Northwood Retirement Living are now available to buy off the plan.
You're invited to join Country Club Villages at a series of open afternoons & lunches in February/March at their retirement villages throughout Victoria. You'll have the opportunity to meet current residents, tour the village facilities and see some of the beautiful homes on display.
IRT Group's IRT Foundation will hold the Illawarra's first Career Check Up Expo for Mature Workers at Wollongong Town Hall on 15 February 2017 thanks to a Liveable Communities Grant from NSW Department of Family and Community Services.
The UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal has transformed Christmas for thousands of people in need across the country, raising an astounding $1,237,042.
Discover what retirement living is like at ARV Mary Andrews Village.
Join Baldwin Living for an information session on reducing the stress of transitioning into a unit and planning your future home presented by Karen Healey from The Uncluttered Closet.
Recently, the residents of St Brigid's Green came together to celebrate Christmas on the Village Green. The Greengate team encouraged residents to invite their family and friends, and everyone enjoyed getting to know some new people. It turned out to be quite the party with over two hundred people attending. Despite some strong wind, and a lot of burst balloons, residents came down early to start the festivities and enjoy the social community that is St Brigid's Green.
The residents of Bolton Clarke Fairview have been busy in the lead up to Christmas with their charitable activities.
Have you ever wondered how you can get involved and give back to your local community? Wesley Mission Queensland has the answer – volunteering.
Warrigal has announced they will be proudly sponsoring the Australia Day Community Walk and invite you to be part of their team!
ACH Group’s new CEO commenced this week, and he is excited about leading the organisation and its people in a way that will offer new opportunities for older people to live good lives.
BaptistCare has formally acquired three local retirement villages from Newcastle City Council following success in an expression of interest process earlier this year.
Leading not-for-profit seniors living provider Churches of Christ Care has completed its acquisition of a large Bundaberg seniors retirement village.
The Hon. Ray Williams MP, Member for Castle Hill and Hills Shire Mayor, Yvonne Keane, joined BaptistCare for the official opening of Stage 2 of Kellyville’s multi-award winning independent living community, BaptistCare The Gracewood, on 22 November 2016.
The Chief Executive of Carrington, Raad Richards had great pleasure in congratulating the Grounds and Garden Team lead by Joe Galea following the announcement of once again being awarded First Place in the Camden Council Garden Competition, Professional Garden category. “Carrington has dominated in this category over recent years”, Mr Richards said.
Rivervue has recently launched stunning apartment-style retirement living, with amazing river views and spectacular views over the golf course.
Are you looking for more value in your next, pre-retirement home? Nowadays there are a lot of options to choose from in the over 50’s lifestyle market, but did you know that brand new homes at Orianna Lifestyle Resort Sandstone Point now come with solar as standard?
The need for low-cost housing for seniors in the Northern Rivers was under the spotlight yesterday with the official opening of BaptistCare’s new community housing development in Lismore.
Discover how easy it can be to enjoy a dynamic and carefree lifestyle at the Bellarine Springs Information Day on Wednesday 30th November 2016. Come along to Bellarine Springs from 10.30am to 12.30pm and get to know more about the village community, a new independent living retirement village on twenty four acres of beautiful gardens and parkland.
BaptistCare’s Volunteer Pastoral Care Program has reached a milestone of 100 trained pastoral care volunteers across New South Wales providing emotional and spiritual support to seniors either in their own homes or in BaptistCare residential aged care homes or retirement villages.
Baldwin Living Sequana are inviting you to be part of something new. Spoil yourself with the peaceful, relaxed life you promised yourself in retirement, while still being a part of a vibrant local community.
Are you an Older Australian, and interested in finding out about your fitness and health? Flinders University is conducting a study of the health and fitness of older adults in South Australia. The current retirement age is 65 years, and this will be raised to 67 years within the next 7 years. It is therefore important to understand how healthy and fit older adults are, and how this may relate to employment.
Yesterday, author Ted Setnikar shared the story of his harrowing childhood and journey to a happier life as part of the Adelaide Festival of Ideas (AFoI).
By having some simple tests and seeking professional advice, you can take positive steps towards maintaining good health and avoiding chronic illness like kidney and cardiovascular disease.
John and Wynne Andrew have been enjoying life at Baptistcare Riverside for two years. They call their home “retirement living at its best”. From Baptistcare’s nine retirement lifestyle villages with a variety of options for a range of lifestyle preferences and budgets, John and Wynne found one that suits their needs perfectly.
Anglican Retirement Villages (ARV) will launch 31 new retirement living apartments in Castle Hill on 20 and 21 October for those who have already registered their interest.
Discover what retirement living is like at ARV Castle Hill.
Adelaide cabinet maker Mohamed Sayed Evans’ love of calligraphy is helping shape a new career as an artist and teacher at the age of 77.
You’re invited to attend an Open Day and morning tea at Country Club Villages!
Wollongong's business, community and care sectors dug deep at last months Neverland masquerade ball, raising $22,230 to help the IRT Foundation continue its work creating age-friendly communities.
The University of South Australia (UniSA) and Helping Hand are celebrating 20 years of enterprising and fruitful partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding that will underpin their ongoing collaboration.
Who will decide for you or act on your behalf if you can’t decide for yourself? We often prepare a will for after we pass away, but what happens when you are living but unable to decide for yourself?
Two local Boonah businesses have partnered to showcase the best in retirement living. Churches of Christ Care’s Fassifern Retirement Village has joined with Boonah Furniture Court to furnish a display unit with some of the latest looks.
RSL Care Fairways Retirement Village Manager Judy Riley has participated in the Bundaberg Cane2Coral Fun Run alongside her resident 88 year old Mary Smith.
People often wonder what the perfect age is to move into a retirement village. Generally, many people move in as soon as they turn 55 and others wait until they are 75 or older. There’s no real perfect age – you move when you feel ready!
Everyone knows that exercise is important, but even more so as we age. A regular fitness routine is vital to ensure we keep our physical and mental health in tip top condition.
It’s surprising how poignant and relevant phrases from childhood books can be as we get older. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourites:
The prospect of retiring after years of hard work is something many of us look forward to. For you, the end of your working life may be in sight but sometimes the temptation to retire early is too strong for some to resist.
When people think about leaving their family home, they often picture having to move into a residential aged care home (nursing home). Independent living offers a great middle ground, providing accommodation in a secure and private environment, while still allowing you to continue doing all the things you love.
Today (September 1) marks the beginning of Dementia Awareness Month. At the beginning of 2016, there were over 353,800 people living with some form of dementia in Australia. This number is expected to increase to more than 400,000 in less than five years.
The residents and staff of RSL Care Baycrest Retirement Village held a party to farewell Village Manager, Julie Poole.
A group of Warwick locals have drawn on inspiration from Native Americans and a bohemian past for their tribute to Jumpers and Jazz. Over 30 residents from Churches of Christ Care’s Regency Park Retirement Village joined together to create a feature tree complete with life size models.
A healthy lifestyle in retirement is as important as ever. Hand in hand with good nutrition, a healthy and well balanced lifestyle can help you achieve optimal health so you have more time to enjoy your freedom.
The perfect retirement village can mean something different to everyone. When looking for the perfect place to retire, you need to look for certain characteristics that accommodates your retirement needs.
Moving into a retirement village or community doesn’t mean you can no longer stay active. Many retirement villages throughout Australia offer an abundance of ways for you to stay fit, healthy and social. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most popular activities in retirement communities.
Penrith Council’s bold vision to reimagine two key City Centre sites has paid off. A site on Reserve Street will be transformed into a quality development for older residents, looking to downsize while staying in the Penrith area. Council has chosen award-winning Greengate Development Pty Ltd to develop the site into a premier aged care facility.
It was a coup when BaptistCare secured the talents of Chamara Pathiranage as its Chef across its Macquarie Park aged care services in 2009. Chamara now opens The Gracewood restaurant each month & delivers his famous curries to customers & employees at BaptistCare’s Macquarie Park café & Support Services site each Friday.
Age-friendly advocacy body IRT Foundation has announced $150,000 in funding for 12 successful recipients of its Community Grants Program.
You're invited to attend High Tea at the beautiful Waterbrook Lifestyle Resorts to help support the Steven Walter Children's Cancer Foundation.
BaptistCare, in its ongoing commitment to address domestic and family violence in our communities, has been accredited as a White Ribbon Workplace, at both its Head Office and all Community Services sites.
Challenger’s inaugural Retirement Happiness Index paints a vibrant picture of Australians, in or near retirement, with physical health and financial security being the primary factors influencing contentment of those over 60.
As we age, the prospect of retirement often conjures images of relaxation, leisurely strolls through beautiful gardens, and the enjoyment of a peaceful and fulfilling life. But what if retirement could offer something even more enriching? Enter the concept of cultural diversity in retirement villages, where residents celebrate their different backgrounds, creating vibrant communities that thrive on a rich tapestry of traditions, languages, and experiences.
When it comes to planning for retirement, one of the crucial decisions you'll face is where to spend your golden years. Retirement villages have become a popular choice for seniors, offering a unique blend of independence, community, and convenience. But with so many options available, how do you choose the one that best suits your lifestyle and preferences? In this article, we'll guide beginners through the world of retirement villages and help you find the perfect fit for your retirement dream.
Benetas will soon begin refurbishing ageing independent living units located within the St Laurence Court Retirement Village in California Gully. The existing units, built around 1960, will be converted into 38 two-bedroom units to be used as affordable housing for people aged 55 and older. Residents will also have access to communal facilities within the site.
