10 land lease communities come together for the GemLife Games
There is nothing else like this in seniors living. Homeowners in 10 of GemLife’s Over 50s resorts came together at GemLife Gold Coast last month for two action-packed days of sport, laughter and friendly rivalry at the biggest GemLife Games yet. Teams from GemLife Gold…
New friends, front-row views and a new chapter of life
Vertical retirement villages are becoming the norm and there is a lot going for them. Laurel and Reg Scott last year booked a casino room to watch Brisbane’s Riverfire. This year, they took the lift upstairs. The couple joined neighbours for a barbecue on the…
Retirement village residents get out and have fun
Before moving into retirement living or into a land lease community, ask about the residents committee and what do they do. Teman Communities, which operates in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, has thriving communities. A swimming pool, clubhouse and landscaped gardens can…
Muriel moved into her retirement village at 75. Eighteen years later, her garden is still growing
Muriel Harmer spent 22 years at Interflora helping Australians say what they sometimes could not put into words. “We didn’t sell flowers; we sold emotions,” she says. “One single flower can say just as much as a whole big bunch.” Her work earned her a…
Tina had one question before leaving the family home
After more than 20 years in the same Northern Beaches home, Tina and her husband were ready for less maintenance. They first needed to know they could change their minds. Tina Crickman and her husband had raised their family, entertained friends and cared for the…
Why 93 was the best year of a man’s life
Residents at a senior living community were asked to nominate their favourite age. The answers moved from first cars and childhood triumphs to finding love when it was least expected. What was the best age of your life? It sounds like a simple question. Ask…
Census 2026: Compulsory and your information is kept confidential
Everyone in Australia on Census night must complete the 2026 Census on or before Tuesday, 11 August. What is the Census, and why does it matter? The Census is a snapshot of everyone living in Australia, taken every five years by the Australian Bureau of…
A simpler life by the sea
Sue and Peter North have been part of Ingenia Lifestyle’s land lease community Latitude One in the seaside resort of Anna Bay, since 2021, three years after it first opened. Peter and Sue have lived at Ingenia Lifestyle Latitude One since 2021 and have moved…
Read what residents say about life in a retirement village
To judge what life is like in a retirement village, why not read what the residents think? A national survey of retirement village residents has been conducted by the NSW Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA) in consultation with residents’ associations across Australia. It received responses…
How serviced apartments in a village give everyone peace of mind
Many retirement villages offer serviced apartments, which may suit your changing needs and circumstances. Serviced apartments, as the name suggests, give you or a loved one access to a range of services to assist you with day-to-day tasks such as cleaning, laundry and meals. When…