About the RVRA
The RVRA is a volunteer organisation that represents and supports residents of NSW retirement villages exclusively.
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Get support, advice, and information on your rights and obligations, and help us to advocate on your behalf.
An Introduction to the RVRA
The Retirement Village Residents Association is the only organisation that represents residents of retirement villages in NSW exclusively.
Launched in 2023 and developed with the assistance of the NSW Government, the RVRA Education Centre provides resources such as: videos, webinars and resource kits covering topics to help retirement village residents.
Retirement Village Residents Locked Out of Government Equity Scheme
March 25, 2026 - Opinion Piece by RVRA President Roger Pallant. Australia’s population is ageing rapidly, and governments frequently remind retirees that if they are “asset rich but income poor”, they can draw on the equity in their home to help fund retirement. One of the key tools available is the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS), administered by Services Australia. But there is a problem. For many Australians living in retirement villages, the scheme is effectively out of reach. Click image for more...
RVRA presents to Aveo Roundtable
February 16, 2026: At the recent Aveo NSW Committee Chairperson Roundtable members from the RVRA Board spoke to an audience which included 2 representatives from the Residents Committee in each Aveo village and a number of Head Office staff and Community Managers. Click image for more...
New Education Videos - The costs of moving into a Retirement Village
January-2026 - The 3rd video has been released. Moving into a retirement village involves upfront choices and ongoing commitments that affect your budget and peace of mind. This three-part finance series breaks the topic into bite-sized, practical videos so residents and committees can understand what to expect, compare options, and plan with confidence. Click image for more...