Oaktree retirement village in Coffs Harbour has raised $2,621 by staging a Spring Fashion Parade with all money raised going to charity.
Following the recent media attention, we have received a number of enquires about smoking in retirement villages. DCM Institute’s legal partners, MinterEllison, were kind enough to prepare the following article.
218 Keyton employees, 92 kind-hearted residents and 26 community groups. Keyton Connect shows how fun you can combine having fun with doing something for others less fortunate.
Tiffany is the Village Manager at Oak Tree Retirement Villages Rutherford. This week, Tiffany answered five questions about her background, her role and her passion for her residents and community.
Managing up is more than a workplace buzzword. In fact, it can be an invaluable tool for professionals that can set you and your manager up for success.
It was interesting reading the opening few words of one of the stories on the sector last week. It started “no pets without permission.” Clearly someone hasn’t lived in a community setting before.
When Rowena Fox became Village Manager she felt the community centre could be utilized more. The solution? Raise the bar for her residents.
Establishing professional boundaries is crucial. In this article, we explore how clear communication and delegation can ease the pressure on village managers.
Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, has released new research ‘Shaping Perceptions: How Australian Media Reports on Ageing’.
Dementia Australia’s Cuppa Time for Dementia is back this October. With 421,000 Australians living with Dementia, this presents a great opportunity to raise awareness in retirement villages.
Australia’s severe weather season spans October to April, bringing storms, cyclones, and heatwaves. Learn how retirement village managers can proactively prepare to ensure resident safety and well-being.
Discover how this Community Centre fosters intergenerational connections, with primary school students and residents exploring augmented reality games, creating a vibrant and engaging community for all ages.