VCAT Ruling: Wollert Lifestyle Community

RRVV has had a number of queries from members regarding the recent VCAT ruling relating to the Wollert Lifestyle Village. In the main, members wish to know whether or not the decision applies to retirement villages. The short answer to this question is “no” as retirement village and lifestyle communities are regulated under different legislation. Read on here for more details on this ruling.

The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024 was passed on 28 May 2025

RRVV considers that the bill is “something of a mixed bag” - there are provisions that we welcome, and we believe will greatly benefit retirement village residents and the experience of prospective residents. There are also provisions with which we are both concerned and disappointed. You can find our detailed response here. You can go to the "Current Activities" tab for more information.