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About the RVRA - Retirement Village
About the R VRA - Retir ement e

Residents Association of NSW
Residents Association of NSW

here are many positives retirement villages. It is: • Multiple, complicated, options in of the Asset Management Plans
about living in a retirement • A not-for-profit association and retirement village contracts legislation of 2018
Tvillage or community. registered charity The impact of the RVRA Become a member
However, sometimes, not every- • Managed by a Board who are
thing goes to plan, or some things all volunteers and residents in Following the Inquiry into the Due to the significant transfor-
NSW Retirement Village Sector, all mation within this sector, there
retirement villages
may seem outside of your con-
• Funded through membership recommendations in the Greiner is a pressing need for intensive,
trol, such as government legisla- fees, donations, and a small gov- Inquiry Report of 2017 are now informed and focussed response
tion. This is where the Retirement ernment grant law. Each was the subject of lobby- on behalf of residents. Therefore, it
Village Residents Association of The sector is evolving ing and advocacy by the RVRA on is vital that the RVRA maintains a
NSW (RVRA) plays an important The over 55’s residential envi- behalf of, not just its members, but strong membership base and sig-
role by looking at the rights and ronment is changing rapidly as a all residents in the sector. Some nificant presence, which is why we
concerns of the aged and ageing result of many factors, such as: examples of our impact include: have launched a new membership
drive.
population in this complex indus- • The outcome of the Royal  Better protection of residents’ All retirement village residents
try sector. Commission into Aged Care Exit Entitlements, and liabilities are encouraged to join the RVRA
In fact, the RVRA is the only (2018) under the Recurrent Charges as a member (if a resident) or as
organisation in NSW that is solely • In-home care becoming the Cap an associate member. Help us to
concerned with residents in focus for the elderly  Influence on the interpretation support you!

NSW
Supporting, informing and

advocating for residents in

NSW retirement villages

Join the RVRA!

Receive advice and support on matters such as:

• Management
• Budgets
• Resident Entitlements

Obtain information on your rights and obligations

Receive competitive rates for legal
advice from professionals with
retirement village expertise

Happy village residents

contribute to a happy

and successful village

Phone: 1300 787 213 | Email: admin@rvra.org.au | Website: www.rvra.org.au ssmsyd18044