Record-breaking Aveo sale signals major vote of confidence in retirement living sector

Brookfield’s $3.85 billion sale of Aveo to The Living Company marks Australia’s largest-ever direct real estate deal — highlighting surging investor confidence in the retirement living sector.

“A stitch in time saves nine”: Retirement villages on the frontline of economic productivity

Retirement villages are vital social infrastructure, supporting Australia’s economic productivity and long-term fiscal sustainability—not just housing, but a key pillar of the nation’s future.

Government delays Aged Care Act implementation

Following intense pressure from the Retirement Living Council, the implementation of the new Aged Care Act has been delayed until 1 November.

‘Rightsizing’ reforms key to unlocking 59,000 homes

Ahead of the Federal Election, the Retirement Living Council is urging major parties to tackle the housing crisis by unlocking more than 59,000 homes through two key reforms.

The Federal Budget: what you need to know

Get the essential highlights and insights from last night’s Federal Budget and what it means for our industry.

Uncertainty and concern clouds new Aged Care Act

The Retirement Living Council is calling on the Commonwealth to delay the rollout of the new Aged Care Act as the industry remains in the dark – and alarmed – over impending changes.

Silver tsunami is coming – are housing, healthcare systems ready?

Fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics data confirms that Australia’s mean age has increased every year for two decades, and for the first time in history is on the verge of eclipsing 40.

Industry challenges mirrored across the Tasman

An ageing population, housing supply issues and legislative reform aren’t just challenges being faced by Australia’s retirement living sector – they’re happening in New Zealand, too.

Chief Executive | Planning systems not ‘retirement ready’ in face of silver tsunami

The new Housing Minister Clare O’Neil met with her state and territory counterparts yesterday.

Over a year for most retirement villages to be assessed 

A new report card reveals two thirds of retirement village development applications around Australia take more than 365 days to be assessed, while the country ages and housing supply remains tight.