A new Retirement Villages Residents Advisory Group (RAG)

"The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024 passed through the Legislative Council on 28 May 2025. The focus of the legislation is on improving conditions for people living in retirement villages.

The next step is to make sure that all the regulations and new processes meet the needs of residents. The Commissioner for Retirement Villages is seeking to set up a Residents Advisory Group to inform policy and regulation going forward. The RAG will have 8 members and will be chaired by the Commissioner for Retirement Villages and co-chaired by the President of RRVV.

RRVV members are encouraged to consider putting their name forward for possible selection as a RAG member. Applications close on 17 November. Please click here for more information about the Residents Advisory Group and the application process.

To apply, you can download the position description (click here) and an application form (click here). Applications are to be submitted via email by Monday 17 November 2025 to info@rentingcommissioner.vic.gov.au.

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

You can find the details here:

https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/bills/retirement-villages-amendment-bill-2024

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. Please click here for more details.

You can click here to read an article ("New retirement village laws given green light but many residents left out") in "The Senior".

RRVV Village Visits

Village visits are a popular opportunity for RRVV to meet members and other residents at your village. If you are interested in RRVV visiting your village, please contact office@rrvv.org.au or ring 9015 8402. Visits take place on Wednesdays and committee members will generally travel by public transport, so please help us with travel suggestions and arranging a pick-up from the nearest station.

RRVV Newsletters

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