About the RVRA
The RVRA is a volunteer organisation that represents and supports residents of NSW retirement villages exclusively.
Join the RVRA
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.
Support At Home Survey
29 April, 2026 The new Support at Home program has impacted many residents who receive support services to allow them to live independently. We are now conducting a survey to find out about your experiences and to get your feedback. The survey is anonymous and you cannot be identified by your answers. Click image for more...
“Living without care is a crisis”: RVRA sounds warning
April 14, 2026 - NSW Retirement Village Residents Association President, Roger Pallant in discussion with Ian Horswill of DCM. "The need for additional care for residents in retirement villages will not go away quietly". Click image for more...
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...