Last week, the DCM Institute acknowledged two more Village Manager participants in their Professional Development program for reaching 1,000 PD Points. These two individuals, Anna Wilson and Robyn Parry-Lyons, have been dedicated Village Managers for over 15 years and have shown a strong commitment to their professional growth and development.
Anna Wilson has been the Village Manager of Strathfield Gardens, a retirement village located in Sydney’s Inner West, for over a decade and a half. During a tour of the village with Anna, the DCM Institute team was amazed by the rich history of the retirement village, which is situated within a 1870’s homestead.
Anna was full of enthusiasm as she shared the history of the village and how it has maintained much of its original gardens for the residents’ peaceful enjoyment. Anna was humbled by the award and as an advocate for the networking opportunities offered by the DCM Institute, hopes to attend the Professional Development Days to be held during the year.
Similarly, Robyn Parry-Lyons has been the Village Manager of Fernbank Retirement Village, located in Sydney’s Northern Suburbs, for over 15 years. Fernbank is part of the Aveo portfolio and has more than 140 strata-titled independent living units co-located alongside 40 leasehold serviced apartments.
During a tour with Robyn, she shared complexities of managing a strata titled village and how she finds the DCM Institute’s Professional Development Program helps her stay updated with the latest trends in the sector and further develop her knowledge.
The recognition of Anna Wilson and Robyn Parry-Lyons is a testament to the hard work and dedication they have put into their careers as Village Managers. Well done.