Wellbeing matters. What are you doing about it?
The end of June marks World WellBeing Week.
Now in its fifth year, World WellBeing Week highlights the many dimensions of wellbeing — from physical and emotional health to social connection and meaningful contribution. These are not new ideas in our sector, but their prominence has grown significantly in recent years.
For those of us working in retirement living, wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do – not just for our residents, but for our teams, our operators and ourselves.
It’s why this year’s Village Summit 2025 carries the theme “Wellbeing, Done Well”. Across five capital cities, we’ll explore how wellbeing can be embedded in leadership, operations, and resident experience — and why it’s central to the future of professional village management.
Our keynote speaker, Marcus Pearce, will lead this conversation with insight drawn from global research into longevity and thriving communities. His session will challenge leaders to consider: What does it truly take to design for wellbeing — not just for residents, but for staff and self?
For now though, World WellBeing Week is a timely reminder to:
- Say thank you to your teams, volunteers and carers.
- Reflect on your own personal wellbeing journey.
- Share what’s working well in your village – from morning walks and community gardens to meditation sessions, morning teas or wellness initiatives.
We’d love to hear how you’re celebrating World WellBeing Week in your village. If you’re posting on social media, please use the hashtag #worldwellbeingweek so we can share in the inspiration.
We look forward to continuing this conversation at Village Summit 2025.
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