Welcome to VILLAGE SUMMIT 2025
Join us for Australia’s premier leadership and professional development event for the retirement living sector.
Each year, VILLAGE SUMMIT brings together more than 600 Village Managers, Community Managers, Sales Professionals, Regional Leaders and Head Office Executives across five capital cities — for a day of inspiration, growth, and connection.
In 2025, we explore the theme “Wellbeing, Done Well”, a deep dive into how leaders can foster thriving communities by prioritising the wellbeing of self, staff, and residents.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this powerful conversation — and set the course for a stronger, more connected future.
Village Summit 2025, thank you for joining us
Village Summit 2025 brought together 650+ leaders across five capital cities. Village Managers, Community Managers, Sales Teams, Regional Leaders and Head Office Executives spent a full day focused on practical learning, real examples and strong connection.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your energy and commitment shaped every session. The conversations on wellbeing, leadership and community strength set a clear direction for the year ahead.
Stay tuned for the next VILLAGE SUMMIT as we bring an even bigger and stronger program built for the needs of today and the future’s village professionals.
In this exclusive keynote, Marcus will explore what “Wellbeing, Done Well” truly looks like, and the leadership required to embed it across self, staff and residents. Expect practical insights, compelling stories, and a fresh perspective on how village professionals can cultivate thriving, connected communities.
Village Summit 2025 Photo Gallery
Relive the moments from the Village Summit 2025 from all five capital cities.
Registration Information
A single delegate pass includes:
- Full-day access to VILLAGE SUMMIT in your nearest capital city
- Access to all keynote and speaker presentations
- Networking opportunities with peers, operators, and service providers
- Morning tea, lunch and event materials provided
Registration Options:
- DCM Institute Participants: Registration is included in your annual enrolment.
- Guests and Sector Colleagues: $995 + GST per delegate.
Speaker Line Up
View the speakers from the 2025 Village Summit from across the country and access their presentations.
Marcus Pearce
Keynote Speaker
Marcus Pearce
Keynote Speaker at each VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Chris Baynes
Founder & CEO
DCM Group
Chris Baynes
Speaker at each VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
James Wiltshire
Executive Director
DCM Institute
James Wiltshire
Speaker at each VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Madeleine Stamatescu
Strategy & Impact Leader
Australian Unity
Madeleine Stamatescu
Speaker at the Perth, Brisbane & Melbourne VILLAGE SUMMIT Events.
Siobhan Henderson
Head of Social Impact & Strategy Manager
Australian Unity
Australian Unity
Siobhan Henderson
Speaker at the Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide VILLAGE SUMMIT Events.
Mark Eagleston
National Advisor Retirement Living
Calvary Health Care
Calvary Health Care
Mark Eagleston
Speaker at the Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide VILLAGE SUMMIT Events.
Bianca McGoldrick
Partner
Jackson McDonald
Jackson McDonald
Bianca McGoldrick
'Legal Update' speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Peter Brennan
Senior Associate
MinterEllison
MinterEllison
Peter Brennan
'Legal Update' speaker at the Adelaide VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Kathryn Elleman
Principal
Russell Kennedy
Kathryn Elleman
'Legal Update' speaker at the Melbourne VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Tammy Berghofer
Partner
MinterEllison
MinterEllison
Tammy Berghofer
'Legal Update' speaker at the Brisbane VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Jonathan Chow
Special Counsel
MinterEllison
MinterEllison
Jonathan Chow
'Legal Update' speaker at the Sydney VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Patrick Abolakian
Director
HYECORP Property Group
HYECORP Property Group
Patrick Abolakian
'Hot Seat' speaker at the Sydney VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Tammy Sherwood
Director Person Centred Software
Tammy Sherwood
Sponsor of the VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Shaun Alexander
Chief Revenue Officer
Pluss Communities
Pluss Communities
Shaun Alexander
Speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Thank you to all the speakers who took part in the event
Chiou See Anderson
Board Chair
Conpago
Conpago
Chiou See Anderson
Speaker at the Brisbane VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Gabbie Budai
Head of Resident Wellbeing & Customer Experience
Levande
Levande
Gabbie Budai
Speaker at the Sydney VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Sara Blunt
CEO
Kalyra
Sara Blunt
Speaker at the Adelaide VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Sabrina Brar
Retirement Living Village Manager
Anglicare
Sabrina Brar
Panel speaker at the Sydney VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Marsha Cadman
COO
Ryman Healthcare
Ryman Healthcare
Marsha Cadman
Speaker at the Melbourne VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Allen Candy
Consultant
Torrens Health
Torrens Health
Allen Candy
Speaker at the Adelaide VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
David Cox
CEO
Curtin Heritage Living
Curtin Heritage Living
David Cox
Speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Simon Fawssett
COO
RetireAustralia
RetireAustralia
Simon Fawssett
Speaker at the Brisbane VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Tiffany Folbigg
Operations Manager
DCM Institute
Tiffany Folbigg
Speaker at each VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Louise Garvin
General Manager, Retirement Division
Karidis Retirement Villages
Karidis Retirement Villages
Louise Garvin
Speaker at the Adelaide VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Kara Jones
Village Manager
Keyton
Keyton
Kara Jones
Panel speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Josh McFarlane
Strategy & Impact Manager
Catholic Healthcare
Josh McFarlane
Speaker at the Sydney VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Sharon Molineux
Resort Manager
The Henley on Broadwater
The Henley on Broadwater
Sharon Molineux
Panel speaker at the Brisbane VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Dean Moran
Senior Village Manager
BlueCare
BlueCare
Dean Moran
Panel speaker at the Brisbane VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Tony Randello
CEO
Aveo Group
Aveo Group
Tony Randello
Speaker at the Melbourne VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Katie Symonds
Operations Manager
Flexicare
Flexicare
Katie Symonds
Speaker at the Melbourne VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Julie Venning
Wellbeing and Retirement Manager
Torrens Health
Torrens Health
Julie Venning
Speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Jenny Williams
COO
Amana Living
Amana Living
Jenny Williams
Speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Sarah Williamson
Retirement Village Manager
St. Louis Estate Claremont
St. Louis Estate Claremont
Sarah Williamson
Panel speaker at the Perth VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
Edward Xuereb
Executive General Manager
BASScare
BASScare
Edward Xuereb
Speaker at the Melbourne VILLAGE SUMMIT Event.
What some of our participants had to say about VILLAGE SUMMIT
Thank You Sponsors VILLAGE SUMMIT 2025!
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Lunchtime Sponsor
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