Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ACT Retirement Village Residents Association The voice of ACT residents in independent living Retirement Villages ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://actrvra.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [ACT RVRA July 2026 Newsletter](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-july-2026-newsletter/) - In this Newsletter: RVRA 2026 Forum Report. Aged Care Surveys. Topical Issues. Australian Census Advice. Battery Safety in Mobility Devices. The Changing Face of Retirement Villages. ACT RVRA News. - [April 2026 Newsletter](https://actrvra.org.au/april-2026-newsletter/) - In this Newsletter: RVRA Forum 2026 Pet Policies in ACT Retirement Villages Selling alcohol in Retirement Villages Brighten your life! Showing movies in Retirement Villages Is your Village AED Ready? Introducing our sponsors - [Presenter slides from the 2026 Forum](https://actrvra.org.au/presenter-slides-from-the-2026-forum/) - Presenter slides from the 2026 Forum are now available here - [ANNOUNCING: The ACT RVRA FORUM 2026](https://actrvra.org.au/announcing-the-act-rvra-forum-2026/) - The ACT RVRA is pleased to invite all residents, potential residents and others interested in living in a Retirement Village to this major Forum - our premier event for 2026. • Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 • Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM • Location: Hellenic Club, 1 Matilda St, Phillip ACT 2606 - [January 2026 Newsletter](https://actrvra.org.au/january-2026-newsletter/) - In this Newsletter: President’s Message; 2026 Committee members; 2025 AGM Report; RVRA Website Changes; Resident Committees Survey results; Government Strata Title Inquiry – timing; Contingency amounts in Village Budgets; Upcoming Members Survey; ACT RVRA gets New Funding Support. - [ACT RVRA October 2025 Newsletter](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-october-2025-newsletter/) - This Newsletter is chock full of important information – we hope you find it as interesting to read as we found it when putting it together. - [Human Rights Day Forum 10 December 2025](https://actrvra.org.au/human-rights-day-forum-10-december-2025/) - ACT RVRA Members may find this Forum on "Making Rights Real for Older People" topical and particularly relevant. Speakers include Robert Fitzgerald, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission; Sue Hendy, Director, International Federation on Ageing; Dr Penelope Mathew, President, ACT Human Rights Commission, and; Karen Toohey, Discrimination Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission. Note that - [ACTRVRA 2025 AGM - Guest Speaker Slides now available](https://actrvra.org.au/actrvra-2025-agm-guest-speaker-slides-now-available/) - Our guest speaker at the AGM was Mr Basil La Brooy, Housing and Ageing Adviser to COTA ACT. Mr La Brooy's presentation on changes to Aged Care arrangements recently introduced by the new Aged Care Legislation - particularly relating to home care packages - was illustrated by a set of slides that are now available - [NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 2024](https://actrvra.org.au/agm-notice-of-annual-general-meeting-2024/) - The ACT Retirement Village Residents Association invites you to attend its 14th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 November at 11:00 am at the Southern Cross Club, Woden. The Association gratefully acknowledges the support of the Southern Cross Club in providing this facility and undercover parking for the meeting. - [NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 2024](https://actrvra.org.au/notice-of-annual-general-meeting-2024-2/) - The ACT Retirement Village Residents Association invites you to attend its 14th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 November at 11:00 am at the Southern Cross Club, Woden. Click NOW for AGM papers and information - [COTA Veteran's and Family EXPO](https://actrvra.org.au/vota-veterans-and-family-expo/) - COTA ACT is hosting the ACT 2024 Veteran's and Families' Expo with free entry on Saturday 20 July from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm in the Hughes Community Centre (adjacent to the Hughes shops). The Expo will focus on improving the well-being of Defence families and will introduce attendees to a variety of local information, advice, support, services and programs, as well as provide entertainment, food and informative talks from over 40 Veterans service and support providers. - [For the Information of ACT RVRA Members](https://actrvra.org.au/for-the-information-of-act-rvra-members/) - [NATIONAL RETIREMENT LIVING SUMMIT, GOLD COAST, JUNE 2024](https://actrvra.org.au/national-retirement-living-summit-gold-coast-june-2024/) - The Presidents of the ACT, NSW and Queensland Retirement Village Residents Associations (RVRAs) attended this year’s National Retirement Living Summit at the invitation of the Retirement Living Council. About 700 delegates attended the 2-day Summit which was the annual meeting of those involved in the retirement living industry. The program featured many retirement industry leaders - [ACT RVRA FORUM SLIDES, July 2024](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-forum-slides-july-2024/) - The combined slides from all presentations made at the ACT RVRA Forum in July 24 are available with permission. Speakers were: ROGER PALLANT, Secretary, NSW RVRA (Keynote Address) Survey of the extent of psychological abuse in NSW RVs. Roger outlined the survey findings and key strategies to mitigate this issue. KAREN TOOHEY, ACT Disability, Community - [ABC INTERVIEWS WITH OUR SECRETARY ANNE CAINE](https://actrvra.org.au/abc-interviews-with-our-secretary-anne-caine/) - Following two episodes of the ABC’s 7:30 Report in early October which cast the retirement village sector in an unfavourable light, ABC Canberra sought the views of our Secretary Anne Caine in TV and radio interviews about the issues raised. You can listen to her radio interview here, and read the ABC article in which - [2024 AGM Presentation: “RV Departure Fees, Upfront Fees & Membership Fees”](https://actrvra.org.au/2024-agm-presentation-rv-departure-fees-upfront-fees-membership-fees/) - The ACT RVRA Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 20 November at the Southern Cross Club in Woden. This year the Committee invited Jo Twible from KJB Law to do a presentation to attendees on ‘Retirement Village Departure Fees, Upfront Fees & Membership Fees’. This hot topic was the subject of several recent ABC - [March Newsletter](https://actrvra.org.au/march-newsletter/) - Read our March Newsletter containing information on: Elder Abuse Strategy now Compulsory in ACT; The Changing face of Retirement Villages in Canberra: Part 1; Upcoming ACT RVRA Forum; Communicating with our Members; - [2025 ACT RVRA Forum Presentations](https://actrvra.org.au/2025-act-rvra-forum-presentations/) - Presentations to the forum include: Report on the 2025 National Retirement Living Council Summit; Setting the Record Straight: The Truth About Retirement Village Living; Jurisdiction and powers of the Human Rights Commissioner in relation to ACT Retirement Villages, especially the Elder Abuse Obligations now on Operators; Effective Regulation of the ACT Retirement Villag Sector; What is happening with Home Care Packages from 1 July 2025. - [Retirement Village Forum, 2025](https://actrvra.org.au/retirement-village-forum-2025-invitees/) - Forum details and also the following organisations have been invited to attend the Forum and provide information to participants before and after presentations, and during the lunch period - [MAY 25 NEWSLETTER](https://actrvra.org.au/may-25-newsletter/) - This newsletter contains information about The upcoming ACT RVRA Forum; The Changing Face of Retirement Villages in Canberra: Part 2; The proposed Strata Commissioner; Join the ACT RVRA Committee; The ACT RVRA Website; Would you like the ACT RVRA to visit your village; Communicating with our Members; and Renewing your Membership - [ACT RVRA Forum Update & Slides](https://actrvra.org.au/slides-from-the-retirement-village-forum-2025/) - The recent RVRA Forum held at the Belconnen Labor Club on 25 June was a huge success. Some 250 people attended, comprising a well-balanced mix of existing and prospective members. The slides used to illustrate the presentations are now available - [ACT RVRA July Newsletter](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-july-newsletter/) - This newsletter contains information about the 2025 ACT RVRA Forum; Consultation with Resident Committees about RV Issues; Information Sheets for Resident Committees; Residents; Notice of COTA ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo; Associate Membership; Notice of Membership Renewal; Information about Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs); and an interesting Article on The Truth about Getting Older - [COTA Expo, 24 September 2025](https://actrvra.org.au/cota-expo-24-september-2025/) - The ACT RVRA will be at the COTA ACT Seniors & Better Ageing Expo. See you there! We would love you to pop by to talk about your experience living in a retirement village, how you are enjoying the experience and/or whether you have any issues or concerns. And if there are issues or concerns, - [Free KJB Law/Phillips Wealth Partners Educational Seminar 12 November 2025](https://actrvra.org.au/free-kjb-law-phillips-wealth-partners-educational-seminar-12-november-2025/) - Free KJB Law/Phillips Wealth Partners Educational Seminar 12 November 2025 at the Hellenic Club from 10AM to 12:30pm : The Government's new Aged Care reforms fundamentally change the financial landscape for aged care. If you're a self-funded retiree or even a part-pensioner, your out-of-pocket costs could rise significantly. Topics to be covered include Care Options, - [ACT RVRA 2025 AGM](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-2025-agm/) - The 15th ACT RVRA AGM will be held on 26 November 2025 at the Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street Hughes, ACT, starting at 1:00 PM. Guest Speaker will be Mr Basil La Brooy, Housing and Ageing Adviser to COTA ACT, who will review changes to Aged Care introduced by the new Aged Care Legislation, particularly relating home care packages. - [Forum Monday 5 June 2023](https://actrvra.org.au/forum-monday-5-june-2023/) - All retirement village residents, prospective village residents and families are invited to learn about the ACT Retirement Village Residents Association (ACT RVRA) and how it can help you to enjoy retirement village life. - [Webinar Invitation - Ageing Without Fear](https://actrvra.org.au/webinar-invitation-ageing-without-fear/) - Join us for this important webinar that unveils the eye-opening findings of our recent survey on psychological abuse in NSW retirement villages. This webinar, hosted by the DCM Institute, is designed exclusively for retirement village residents and their families. Date: Tuesday, June 27th Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am - [Outcome ACT RVRA Forum 5 June 2023](https://actrvra.org.au/outcome-act-rvra-forum-5-june-2023/) - Over 130 people attended the ACT RVRA’s inaugural Forum making it an outstanding success. This event was significant in bringing the Association to a major turning point in its public life. The Forum opened with a well-received supportive video from Michael Pettersson, MLA, Member for Yerrabi setting the scene. - [WEBINAR OUTCOMES - Ageing without Fear](https://actrvra.org.au/webinar-recording-ageing-without-fear-residents/) - Following the successful webinar in June, you can now listen to this important webinar recording for residents or managers and read the research report on the Retirement Village Residents Association NSW research on psychological abuse in retirement villages. Also check out the leaflet developed by RVRA NSW to provide information to Retirement Village residents to assist in situations of psychological elder abuse in NSW retirement communities. - [ACT RVRA - Notes for the ACT Budget Select Committee 2023-24](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-notes-for-the-act-budget-select-committee-2023-24/) - Following are the notes that Janine Lewis, Vice-President (Village Liaison), and Anne Caine, Secretary, used for their presentation to the ACT 2023/2024 Budget Committee on Monday (17 July 2023) where they were requesting some funding to assist the ACT RVRA to more effectively carry out its mission for you. - [Concerns and Complaints in ACT Retirement Villages](https://actrvra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11637R-ACT-HRC-Residents-of-retirement-villages-DL-Flyer_Web-version.pdf#new_tab) - If you have a concern or complaint today about issues that arise in your retirement village, what do you do? The ACT RVRA recently presented a petition to the ACT Government requesting the government set up a Retirement Village Ombudsman with binding decision-making powers and enforcement powers. The ACT government is considering this issue at the moment. However, if you have a current concern or complaint, and you are not able to resolve this problem, please consider calling the ACT Human Rights Commission for a confidential chat. They are happy to assist you to resolve your problem. - [Visit the ACT RVRA at the COTA Seniors Expo on 21 September](https://actrvra.org.au/visit-the-act-rvra-at-the-cota-seniors-expo-in-september/) - The ACT Retirement Village Residents Association will have a booth this year at the COTA Seniors Expo at Exhibition Park on 21 September 9.30-3.00. We would love to see you there - to tell you about what we are doing on your behalf, and to hear from you about your experiences at your retirement village. - [ACT Government says No to Retirement Village Ombudsman](https://the-riotact.com/government-says-no-to-retirement-village-ombudsman/703881#new_tab) - A push for an ombudsman to be established specifically to resolve ACT retirement village disputes has been rejected. Click for Riotact article - [ACT Government’s Response to the ACT RVRA Petition](https://actrvra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACT-Retirement-Villages-Ombudsman-Assembly-Resolution-of-22-March-2023-Government-Response.pdf#new_tab) - A push for an ombudsman to be established specifically to resolve ACT retirement village disputes has been rejected. Click here to read the ACT Government’s Response to the ACT RVRA Petition - [Disputes Resolution Brochure](https://actrvra.org.au/disputes-resolution-brochure/) - Useful brochure that sets out all the options you have when a dispute arises between yourself and the village operator which you have not been able to resolve. - [13th Annual General Meeting, 22 November 2023](https://actrvra.org.au/13th-annual-general-meeting-22-november-2023/) - The 13th Annual General Meeting of the ACT RVRA Inc was successfully held on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at the Southern Cross Club in Woden with over 40 members in attendance. The ACT RVRA greatly appreciated the support of the Southern Cross Club in providing this facility and undercover parking for the meeting. The business of the meeting approved - [Retirement Living Council: Better Housing for Better Health Report (November, 2023)](https://actrvra.org.au/retirement-living-council-better-housing-for-better-health-report-november-2023/) - In November 2023, the Retirement Living Council released a very important report titled ‘Better Housing for Better Health’. - [Hey Google: what are the most popular questions Googled about retirement villages?](https://blog.villages.com.au/retirement/hey-google-what-are-the-most-popular-questions-googled-about-retirement-villages/#new_tab) - The Villages.com.au blog is a very useful site providing news and information for retirees about the Retirement Village sector. We hope you find this series of short (mostly 1-3 minutes) videos from the blog page to be informative and helpful in answering the question Hey Google: what are the most popular questions Googled about Retirement Villages? Used with permission from the DCM Group. - [Increased membership fees starting July – June 2024](https://actrvra.org.au/increased-membership-fees-starting-july-june-2024/) - Membership fees will modestly rise next year (July 2024- June 25) for the first time since 2014. The increase was agreed by members at last year’s AGM. New members who join in April, May or June 2024 will receive 15 months membership at current rates until July 2025. - [FORUM Wednesday 17 July 2024](https://actrvra.org.au/forum-wednesday-17-july-2024/) - Yes, our public Forum is on again! This year's event features 4 dynamic speakers talking about issues and services important to all seniors, but particularly those living in Retirement Villages. Check out the flyer for more details. We hope you can join us to be informed and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea at Ginninderra Labor Club, Charnwood. RSVP appreciated to enquiries@actrvra.org.au - [Moving in Retirement – Options, Considerations and Tips’](https://actrvra.org.au/moving-in-retirement-options-considerations-and-tips/) - KJB Law are presenting a seminar entitled ‘Moving in Retirement – Options, Considerations and Tips’. While this seminar is primarily focussed on those who have not yet moved into a retirement village, you may have friends who are considering such a move – so let them know about this seminar - and as well, the presenters ## Pages - [Welcome](https://actrvra.org.au/) - Welcome - place where all village residents can find important and useful information about retirement village life and issues. - [Join ACT RVRA](https://actrvra.org.au/membership/) - Becoming a member strengthens the representation of retirement village residents and increases the level of support that the Association can offer. - [Contact](https://actrvra.org.au/contact/) - General enquiries Email: enquiries@actrvra.org.au Phone: (02) 6179 6003 Postal address ACT RVRA PO Box 229 Woden ACT 2606 Membership enquiries Email: membership@actrvra.org.au Phone: (02) 6179 6003 Village contact person? Could you be our contact person in your village? For further information email: enquiries@actrvra.org.au Phone: (02) 6179 6003 On-line Contact Your name *Your email *Subject *Your - [News](https://actrvra.org.au/news-2/) - Presenter slides from the 2026 Forum 16 May, 2026Presenter slides from the 2026 Forum are now available here Continue reading .... ANNOUNCING: The ACT RVRA FORUM 2026 10 March, 2026The ACT RVRA is pleased to invite all residents, potential residents and others interested in living in a Retirement Village to this major Forum – our - [Information](https://actrvra.org.au/information/) - Business models, consumer experiences and regulation of retirement villages This research looks at the appeal, benefits and disadvantages of living in retirement villages, as well as at the business models employed and how the Australian Government can help the sector to expand. Full Publication Executive Summary Policy Evidence Summary The Policy Evidence Summary, published in - [Archive](https://actrvra.org.au/archive-2/) - ACT RVRA October 2025 Newsletter 11 December, 2025This Newsletter is chock full of important information – we hope you find it as interesting to read as we found it when putting it together. Continue reading .... Human Rights Day Forum 10 December 2025 1 December, 2025ACT RVRA Members may find this Forum on “Making Rights - [Privacy Policy](https://actrvra.org.au/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is https://actrvra.org.au. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Media If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded - [About the ACT RVRA](https://actrvra.org.au/about/) - To support residents and prospective residents of ACT Retirement Villages by providing independent information, advice, advocacy and representation. - [ACT RVRA AGM 2025](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-agm-2025/) - The 15th ACT RVRA AGM will be held on 26 November 2025 at the Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street Hughes, ACT, starting at 1:00 PM. Guest Speaker will be Mr Basil La Brooy, Housing and Ageing Adviser to COTA ACT, who will review changes to Aged Care introduced by the new Aged Care Legislation, particularly - [ACT RVRA Forum Update](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-forum/act-rvra-forum-update/) - The recent RVRA Forum held at the Belconnen Labor Club on 25 June was a huge success. Some 250 people attended, comprising a well-balanced mix of existing and prospective members. The slides used to illustrate the presentations are now available from the News page. - [ACT RVRA Forum](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-forum/act-rvra-forum-2/) - ANNOUNCING: The ACT RVRA FORUM 2026 10 March, 2026The ACT RVRA is pleased to invite all residents, potential residents and others interested in living in a Retirement Village to this major Forum - our premier event for 2026. • Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 • Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM • Location: Hellenic Club, - [ACT RVRA Forum 2025](https://actrvra.org.au/act-rvra-forum/) - The annual ACT Retirement Village Residents Association (ACT RVRA) keynote Forum will be held on 25 June 2025 at the Belconnen Labor Club from 10:30am to 1:00pm. The Forum will feature presentations from acknowledged experts with extensive experience in, and diverse perspectives on, the Retirement Village sector. 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