EDITOR'S NOTE |
News last month that the Retirement Villages Association (RVA) has introduced the Retirement Village Residents' Council is a welcome initiative. The Council, designed to amplify the collective voice of retirement village residents nationwide, aims to empower and advocate for residents.
In recognising residents' concerns, the RVA, in introducing the Retirement Village Residents' Council, allows room for all voices to be represented. The Residents' Council's primary purpose is to foster effective communication, engagement, and collaboration among village residents, management, the RVA, and other relevant stakeholders within the community.
Deborah Hart, a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background, is the Independent Chair of the Council. Nominations for the Council were sought from retirement villages and their residents throughout the country, ensuring that the Council comprised individuals with a genuine interest in policy matters, a deep understanding of the retirement village sector, and an impartial ability to represent the views of their fellow residents.
The Council is not just another advisory body. It will provide a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to engage with residents directly, gaining valuable insights into their needs, desires, and vision for the future.
In a time when residents' concerns are gaining recognition, the introduction of the Retirement Village Residents' Council by the RVA is indeed a welcome and transformative initiative—ultimately fostering a stronger sense of community and collaboration.
