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Welcome to the RVRA - Representing Retirement Village Residents in NSW

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Also supporting our Associate Members, preparing to move into a village or working in village management...

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About the RVRA

The RVRA is a volunteer organisation that represents and supports residents of NSW retirement villages exclusively. 

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Join the RVRA

Get support, advice, and information on your rights and obligations, and help us to advocate on your behalf.

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Moving to a Village?

Become a member before you move and we can help with key information.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about anything, please contact us...

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An Introduction to the RVRA

The Retirement Village Residents Association is the only organisation that represents residents of retirement villages in NSW exclusively.

It is our mission to support residents with information, advice and advocacy so that they can navigate the sometimes confusing and stressful events that occur in village life.

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Retirement Village Industry News

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Letter-to-Minister-The case for a Dispute Resolution Office

February 2024 - Craig Bennett, President of the Retirement Village Residents Association lnc. in NSW has written to the NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, The Honourable Anoulack Chantivong. READ MORE...

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Vale Jim Gibbons

February 28, 2024 - It is with great sadness that I have to advise that our Immediate Past President – Jim Gibbons- passed away on February 26th after a short illness. Jim has been a member of the RVRA Board since 2014, President from 2017 to 2021 and since then has been serving as the Immediate Past President.

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Vale Jim Gibbons-ACT RVRA

February 29, 2024 - The ACT RVRA is shocked and saddened at Jim’s sudden passing. Our organization owes its existence to the unfailing guidance Jim provided to assist us to regenerate after Covid. Jim was asked the best way to try and become a viable RVRA.

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RVRA launch 'Retirement Village Education Centre'

Thursday 21, Sept 2023 - The Retirement Village Education Centre was proudly launched at the 2023 RVRA AGM. Developed by the RVRA with the assistance of the NSW Government, the Centre’s web pages contain videos, webinars and resource kits covering information about topics for retirement village residents. The first release of information is about Residents Committees.

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RVRA release 'Ageing Without Fear' Survey Report and Webinar

Thursday 15, June 2023 - In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023, the Retirement Village Residents Association launched our Survey Report about psychological elder abuse in NSW retirement communities. You can access the report, our coping strategies leaflet and the webinar recording here.

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WEBINAR RECORDING - Ageing without Fear - Residents

Tuesday 27 June 2023 - Listen Now to this important webinar for Village Residents that unveils the eye-opening findings of our recent survey on psychological abuse in NSW retirement villages.

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WEBINAR RECORDING - Ageing without Fear - Managers

Thursday 29 June 2023 - Listen Now to this important webinar for managers and operators that unveils the eye-opening findings of our recent survey on psychological abuse in NSW retirement villages.

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Asset Management Plans Need Reform

Thursday 18, May 2023 - The Retirement Living Council (RLC) in conjunction with the RVRA have written to The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP about important reforms that relate to his portfolio interests - asset management plans in retirement communities.

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