Types of Offerings
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Lifestyle accommodation designed for the over-55s who want to live independently in a secure environment.
An independent accommodation option with the option to add additional care and support services.
What are retirement villages?
Retirement villages are housing developments designed for people over 55, offering a range of accommodation options, services and facilities.
The size and levels of accommodation vary, from self-contained independent living units, villas or apartments, to serviced apartments with some daily living assistance.
Living options range from one to four bedrooms within a low, high or medium rise complex, terrace housing, stand alone or semi detached dwellings.
Information guides
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Finding the right retirement village for you
You want your retirement to be long, happy and stress free, and where you live plays a major role in this.
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Should I rent or own a place in a retirement village?
In Australia, there are both ownership and rental opportunities to choose from when deciding on the best retirement living option for you.
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An introduction to retirement villages
Retirement is a new stage of life, and some even say ‘life begins at retirement’. You may be looking forward to putting your feet up or pottering around the garden, or want to fill your time with volunteering or social group activities.
Pre-retirement guides
Finding purpose in your retirement
The first few months of retirement can be bliss and may seem like a holiday. You have no work or obligations getting you out of bed in the morning, and you suddenly have a free schedule.
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Journey into retirement and how life might change
The change of lifestyle from when you finish work and move into retirement can be quite dramatic.
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Not just a new home, a new lifestyle
CONSUMER STORY – When Kevin and Pamela Dring made a sea-change over 20 years ago, they didn’t realise they would eventually be city-bound again. But after realising they were too far away from family and feeling like they needed a little bit extra protection, the couple decided to move into a retirement village in Sydney’s North.
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Preparing yourself for retirement
Retirement is the long-awaited dream for many Australians. While there is no fixed retirement age in Australia, some people choose to retire in their fifties while others work to pension age and beyond.
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Transitioning into your retirement life
You might not realise you need to plan for retirement. Many people don’t. But it is really important to take some time and think about what you would like that time to look like before you actually transition into retirement.
