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IRT Group has announced Infinity Constructions Group Pty Ltd has been appointed as the builder of its exciting new development — Parkside at IRT Pioneer Place.
A welcome afternoon tea with Assisi Court and Kilkivan residents was held on earlier this month at Churches of Christ Care's Nubeena Retirement Village.
The Anglican Community Services Board has appointed Grant Millard to the role of CEO of the new organisation resulting from this month’s merger of Anglicare Sydney and Anglican Retirement Villages (ARV).
Age-friendly businesses can apply by 29 July to have their work recognised by the Illawarra Business Chamber. For a third year, IRT Group's IRT Foundation is supporting the 2016 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards - Excellence in Age-Friendly Business Award.
St Luke's Green Retirement Village celebrated a major milestone last week when they unveiled their Display Apartment and hosted an opening event for residents.
Graham, 74, is a resident of Australian Unity’s Willandra Village Retirement Community in Cromer, New South Wales. He lives a full and active life in the Northern Beaches by day, but Graham has a secret double life helping young people in crisis.
The residents of RSL Care Westhaven Social Committee are working with the Pozieres Remembrance Association to build a memorial at the Pozieres site in France where thousands of Australian Soldiers lost their lives in WWI.
RSL Care Westhaven Retirement Village Manager, Vanessa Nugent has been named a finalist in the National Manager of the Year (MOTY) Awards.
Baptistcare Chief Executive Officer, Rev’d Dr Lucy Morris, will be leaving the organisation on 29 July 2016 after eight years in the role.
Over 200 ACT seniors participated in the Territory's first Career Check Up Expo for Mature Workers in Belconnen on Wednesday June 29. The Expo was a joint initiative of IRT Foundation, the ACT Government and the Australian Human Rights Commission and was designed to help people over the age of 45 plan for an encore career.
Construction of Warrigal Shell Cove – the heart of the Marina, is well underway and future residents are excited to see their new homes taking shape.
The residents of RSL Care Inverpine Retirement Village at Murrumba Downs have been transported back to the roaring 1920’s with a black and gold, Great Gatsby themed prohibition party.
The former Chaplain of the Cowboys and card-carrying Queensland supporter, Phil Macquire, will enjoy watching his team play for glory from the comfort of his new village home at BaptistCare Angus Bristow.
Proving that age should never get in the way of a good time, a merry crew from Churches of Christ Care Bribie Island and Woorim Retirement Villages hit the road recently for a visit to Esk, for a rousing performance by a talented group of locals.
It's almost the end of the financial year and the Aged Care Gurus are having a stocktake sale! Order your copy of the Retirement Living Handbook before 1 July 2016 and enter coupon code 'stocktake sale' to receive 50% off your order (regular postage charges apply). Click here to buy.
On Saturday 11 June, RSL Care Inverpine at Murrumba Downs hosted their annual fundraiser the famous Winter Fair. Each year the event raises funds to support extra programs for the Residents.
Be one of the first to own one of these exclusive apartments at Henshall Close by Mayflower Brighton.
You're invited to join Wesley Mission Brisbane at their Aldersgate at Red Hill retirement village Open Day on Saturday June 25th 2016.
Join ARV at their Glenhaven Green Open Day to discover what retirement living is all about.
Country Club Villages are once again opening their doors and hosting open days and resident & guest luncheons at their retirement villages throughout June and July.
Australia’s peak seniors and community sector organisations have urged the Prime Minister to stand firm on the Government’s commitment to deliver the fairer superannuation system announced in the 2016 Budget.
Greengate was the proud recipient of the prestigious 2016 Award for Best Retirement Village Development for St Brigid’s Green, Maroubra at the Property Council of Australia’s Innovation and Excellence Awards on June 3.
If you live in a retirement village or independent living unit or apartment, these compact and functional DIY herb gardens are perfect for small backyards, courtyard spaces, balconies and even the kitchen bench.
Upgrades to the retirement living villas and community facilities at Masonic Care Queensland's Corinthian Court Retirement Village in Townsville are now complete.
Uniting has been named as one of Australia’s Top 10 LGBTI-friendly employers, and the best Not-For-Profit employer of LGBTI people in Australia in the 2016 Pride in Diversity Awards – ACON’s industry awards which recognise Australia’s most inclusive places to work.
A fun atmosphere and great food were just some of the highlights of the recent Corpus Christi high tea. Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) invited the community along to the boutique village in Clayton where they got a chance to take a tour, view the units available for sale and talk to people living at the retirement village.
IRT welcomes the decision of the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to approve their newest seniors housing development at Kanahooka.
Finding the right retirement village for you is a process than can take weeks, months or even years. Timing in this search is so important. If you start looking too soon, you may end up with a house, apartment or unit you’re not quite ready for. But if you leave it too late, you may not be able to find a spot in the retirement villages you love.
IRT Group's IRT Foundation this week welcomed a $59,350 grant from the NSW Government to help fund a Career Check Up Expo for mature age workers in the Illawarra.
Churches of Christ Care in Queensland joins the nation in celebrating the significant role volunteers play within our community this National Volunteers Week, with the theme ‘Give Happy, Live Happy’.
Learn about retirement living and enjoy a complimentary high tea at Corpus Christi Retirement Village.
Residents at Masonic Care Queensland in Townsville have benefitted from a raft of new improvements paid for by the local Freemasons' Fete Committee and District Board of Benevolence.
Churches of Christ Care is set to help more Australians enjoy the retirement lifestyle they’ve always wanted with the acquisition of Chesterville Retirement Village in Victoria.
Country Club Villages are hosting a Resident & Guest Luncheon at their Rosebank and Meadow Gardens retirement villages.
Looking for a fun way to enjoy your Saturday and learn about retirement living all at the one place? Villa Maria Catholic Homes is hosting an open day at Shanagolden Village, in Pakenham, on Saturday May 21 to showcase the wonderful retirement lifestyle on offer.
Warrigal is celebrating Go Grey In May and the contribution older people make to our lives with an exhibition of photographed Inspiring People of Warrigal.
What does Anzac Day mean to you? That's the question national seniors' lifestyle and care provider IRT Group is asking Facebook users this Anzac Day.
A slight drop in the index of Australia’s retirement savings system has seen it slip into third in the 2015 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI), acting as a reminder that despite being world-class, Australia needs further reform to continue to improve the retirement income system.
COTA Australia is establishing a panel of older Australians for the 2016 Federal election. The panel will be involved in helping COTA provide feedback to political parties on issues and policies that impact older Australians.
When you eventually decide to retire, there is one important thing to remember – retirement isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning!
You can choose to make your retirement lifestyle as adventurous or laidback as you want. We’ve come up five great things about being retired. What else would you add to this list? Let us know by commenting here!
Daisy Loongkoonan is a quietly spoken Aboriginal elder of the Nyikina people who live in the remote Kimberley region. At the ripe old age of 95, she discovered she had an unknown talent.
Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) has been hailed as a leader in caring for culturally diverse seniors by the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs.
The new developement at Baldwin Living Sequana is progressing with the flooplan and 3D design models now available to view.
Distinguished World War II Veteran Lindsay Boyd of RSL Care Moreton Shores has celebrated his 100th Birthday on Tuesday 29 March surrounded by friends and family.
IRT Foundation has announced almost $160,000 in Research Grant funding for two new studies into the health care decisions of older Australians.
Join Baldwin Living at their Sequana retirement village on April 21st for a morning tea and tour of the village.
From their early days, Terry and Janet often thought how wonderful it would be to grow old together. Married for 58 years, the couple moved from Sydney to the picturesque seaside town of Forster fifteen years ago to enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle of swimming, lawn bowls and golf.
If you are looking to make the big move into aged care or a retirement village, the team from Springtime Relocation Services are here to help!
Springtime provides relocation support and decluttering services to seniors and their families. They understand the stress associated with moving out of the family home and preparing it for sale. It can be physically challenging, stressful and extremely time consuming.
Australians aged 45 years and over are intending to work longer than ever before, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. In the survey conducted in 2014-15, 71 per cent of persons intended to retire at the age of 65 years or over, up from 66 per cent in last survey result of 2012-13 and 48 per cent in 2004-05.
RSL Care Carrington resident John Lee is a very special man; he is an active and social member of the residential community but what makes him truly special is the 40 years he has spent volunteering with the State Emergency Service.
A retirement village is a complex of residential units or a number of small residential dwellings on common land. The units can either be owned by private company or owned and run by non-profit organisations.
On 30 March, 2016 crowds will gather on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to participate in the 2016 Uniting Big Move dance against dementia to raise awareness of the importance of staying active as we get older.
Retirement villages and apartments by Villa Maria Catholic Homes are located throughout Victoria and have been thoughtfully designed with long-term comfort, peace of mind and security in mind.
St Brigid's Green is celebrating Seniors Week by hosting a variety of engaging seminars and education sessions, presented by leading professionals and special guests.
Older Australians who plan for an encore career are less likely to wind up jobless, according to a recent report by National Seniors Australia, but a majority of seniors don't believe career planning is relevant to them.
A welcoming smile permanently on her face, it’s easy to see Rosemary loves chatting to the residents at Uniting Wesley Gardens Belrose - and making them feel right at home. Softly spoken with a warm, gentle approach, Rosemary also has an incredible drive to make things happen. Which makes for a great recipe for the perfect volunteer.
Looking for a fun way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and also visit a friendly and welcoming retirement village? Shanagolden Village, in Pakenham, is holding a morning tea to celebrate the day from 11am to 12.30pm on Thursday March 17.
Energy+ Illawarra (E+I) has reached a key project milestone this week with the installation of key household devices that will support older people with improved in home energy efficiency without sacrificing comfort or well-being.
Alistair and Shirley Lloyd have spent almost 59 years of their married life giving – whether it is through fostering more than 70 babies or adopting two children with disabilities and this is on top of raising their own three children.
Leaving behind the family home and moving into a retirement village is a big change which can be hard and stressful for many people. If you have decided to make the move into a retirement village, we’ve come up with some helpful tips and hints to assist you with the process.
Join staff and residents at Baldwin Living Northside for an Open Day and a look at the new season collection from That’s Me - the label by Margot Mott.
Plans for 40 new luxury independent living apartments have been unveiled with the final release of Stage 2 of Kellyville’s award winning community, BaptistCare The Gracewood.
Australia's first dedicated YouTube channel for over 55s has reached over 500 subscribers to its monthly lifestyle show, The Good Life and that number continues to climb.
An estimated 20 percent of Australian adults experience chronic pain, with more women than men suffering from this condition. Juniper is holding a free seminar on how to manage chronic pain, looking at why we experience pain, various types of pain and managing it without medication.
Congratulations to RSL Care Baycrest Retirement Village resident, Edith (Marj) Fairlie, who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) as part of the Australia Day celebration, in recognition of her 50-years of volunteer and charity work.
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting and enriching the lives of older people. It is a chance to form strong friendships and be valued for what you do. You can also learn new skills and build on the ones you have.
People aged 60 and over are needed to contribute to a study about health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Western Australian Men’s Sheds have received a funding boost to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of men.
Enjoy independent living in a great over 55s community when you choose Country Club Villages luxury retirement homes.
Last year, PwC and the Property Council of Australia undertook a retirement living census, creating the most comprehensive aggregated data source about retirement villages in Australia. The census covers physical characteristics of retirement villages, ownership details, business attributes and demographic data.
Getting older isn’t always easy but it’s important to look for and find the positives each and every day. If you are searching for some inspiration, here is a list of 10 beautiful (and funny!) quotes about ageing.
From midnight to dawn, while most people are in bed, Professor Gordian Fulde is presiding over one of Australia's busiest emergency departments.
Stockland has announced the launch of its Community Grants program for 2016, inviting local groups and organisations to apply for grant funding to help support community facilities, community-based programs and local opportunities.
BaptistCare understand that it’s never easy for people move into a retirement village, leaving behind the beloved family home. That’s why, for more than 40 years they have been committed to creating a welcoming and home-like enviroement where residents can enjoy the next chapter of their lives.
Queensland and its major towns – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns - offer you a wide range of retirement living options.
Illawarra-based care and retirement living provider Warrigal has been overwhelmed with its response to the first and now second stage release of its prime positioned Shell Cove Community Village.
ARV operate a number of retirement villages throughout Sydney and New South Wales. ARV villages are friendly and welcoming communities where you can enjoy life with likeminded people.
Many retirement villages in Sydney provide you with the unique opportunity to live by the beach while still being close by to the centre of the city.
Join the IRT Group in February for the inaugural IRT Seniors Retirement and Lifestyle Expo, catering to Australia’s fastest growing market sector – Australians over the age of 50.
Warrigal is proudly supporting the Australia Day Community Walk once again, and invite you to join in the special day.
Growth in the popularity of retirement villages, coupled with a looming increase in dementia in Australia, has led to new research to help village operators become more dementia-friendly.
2016 is the year to start enjoying retirement living.
Melbourne is home to a great range of retirement living options ensuring that there is something to suit all lifestyle choices.
If you are considering downsizing, ACH Group has a broad range of retirement living units in desirable locations with flexible ownership options which can be tailored specifically to your needs and circumstances.
Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) is proud to be leading the way in Retirement Living with a new multi-million dollar development Carmelite on Spence Avenue at Myrtle Bank.
In recent months, builders have made significant progress in the construction of St Luke’s Green -a retirement village located in the beautiful suburb of Buranda in Queensland.
Regency Park Retirement Village has recently changed ownership with leading Queensland-based seniors living provider Churches of Christ Care now managing the Warwick property.
Waterbrook Lifestyle Resorts are hosting their annual art exhibition in 2016 and you are invited to submit your artworks!
At this time of year, sweet treats are absolutely everywhere. Shopping for groceries at the supermarket, holiday parties and gifts from friends and family – sugar-filled snacks are almost impossible to avoid.
Bethanie, Western Australia’s largest not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider, is set to begin construction on 48 luxury independent living apartments commencing mid 2016 at Bethanie on the Park.
Escaping the hustle and bustle of big cities is popular amongst many Australian retirees. Retiring in a small town with welcoming hospitality and wide open spaces - it doesn't get much better!
At many retirement villages around Australia, residents are usually the ones who decide what activities take place and more often than not, are also involved in running the events.
Retiring on the coast is many people’s dream. Visions of stunning sunrises or sunsets over the water, sailing, boating, swimming, fishing and daily walks on the beach – it all sounds perfect.
You're invited to Weihnachtsmarkt - a German Christmas Market run by TTHA German Aged Care Specialists!
RSL Care invites you to make a difference to the lives of people in your local community by donating as much or as little of your time as you can spare.
ARV have numerous developments underway in their retirement villages throughout New South Wales. From modern and spacious apartments to sing level villas – ARV has accommodation to suit your retirement needs.
Join Baldwin Living at their Northside residence for a Christmas Gift Stall and Open Day.
Stage 1 of The Gracewood has completely sold out but BaptistCare are excited to announce that they are releasing Stage 2 of its independent living apartments!
Perhaps the time has arrived – or is approaching – for you to consider downsizing. Baptistcare’s retirement villages can provide you with low-maintenance, secure, self-contained accommodation if you are over 60 years old and still want to live independently.
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.
