The Victorian Government says its new Retirement Villages Amendment Bill will deliver stronger protections for residents – making villages fairer for older Victorians so they can retire in comfort and with peace of mind.
Over the past three weeks, the DCM Institute has recognised the achievement of more than 40 individuals working in the retirement living sector for their dedication and commitment to their professional development.
Earlier this week the South Australian Parliament passed the amendments to the Retirement Villages Act 2016. Our legal partners, MinterEllison, help us to navigate these reforms.
Overwhelmingly, people are reluctant to talk about and prepare for the end of life. This operator is taking a proactive approach for their residents.
Residents Associations nationwide are uniting to conduct a landmark survey, to amplify resident voices and tackle media stereotypes. With more than 3,500 responses received, they expect there to be more.
The negative media attention from September and October of this year demonstrated that the sector can be better armed with an independent portrait of the business of retirement living becoming more important each year as the sector evolves.
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.
When Rowena Fox became Village Manager she felt the community centre could be utilized more. The solution? Raise the bar for her residents.