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…
A new approach to wellness
GemLife has announced every new homeowner moving into its Over 50s lifestyle resorts in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria will be offered a free health check, which will offer one-on-one coaching tailored to the individual. Its implementation follows a successful trial at three Sunshine…
Why a Clubhouse is so important to creating a community
Most people entering a retirement village or land lease community want to know what’s in the clubhouse. Land lease community operators have taken the clubhouse to new heights, and the latest trend is to include an additional Wellness Centre. Ingenia Lifestyle Springside in Beveridge, Melbourne’s…
The joy young visitors bring to a retirement village cannot be measured
Aveo organised for students to visit Aveo Veronica Gardens Retirement Village in Northcote, an inner suburb of Melbourne, for a spot of cooking. “If we’re honest, the sausage rolls were never really the point. The real magic was in the connection,” said Cheryl Leonard,…
Cost of living relief for 83,000 seniors living in this state
The Government of South Australia has expanded the eligibility of its Seniors Card. From 1 July 2026, the Seniors Card, which provides a range of discounts, will be available to all South Australian permanent residents aged 60 and over, regardless of how many hours they…