Retirement living and seniors housing
The Ageing Australia difference for retirement living and seniors housing operators
Discover the benefits of membership
Ageing Australia proudly represents the majority of Australia’s retirement living and seniors housing operators in every state and territory.
Our dedicated retirement living and seniors housing team provides operators with tailored support for every aspect of your business – helping you thrive in a changing market.
Get in touch today, to find out what we can do for you.
Comprehensive member support
Accessible member support and advice available Monday to Friday.
Informed and impactful advocacy
A voice at federal, state and territory government.
Specialised leadership and policy expertise
A dedicated team with direct lines to state government, regulators and influencers.
Ageing Australia supports its retirement living and seniors housing members by engaging with government and other stakeholders on relevant legislative reform and policy development and providing operational advice and support through our member support team.
In collaboration with Ageing Australia members, we facilitate and inform advocacy to emerging issues such as retirement village government reform agendas, and legislative changes.
Retirement living and seniors housing related submissions are produced to ensure a safe and affordable housing model benefiting both seniors and the broader community.
Ageing Australia offers a full suite of retirement living policies and procedures to assist operators in becoming compliant with the Retirement Living Code of Conduct and the Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme.
Visit the Ageing Australia Safety and Quality Management System web page to learn more about the policies and procedures we offer, or send us an email at
Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme (ARVAS)
ARVAS is the national accreditation scheme for the retirement living sector, developed by Ageing Australia and the Property Council of Australia (PCA), representing the owners and operators of retirement communities.
The Independent Auditor
Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) will be withdrawing as the auditor of ARVAS as of 30 June 2025.
Ageing Australia and PCA are now determining the future direction and management of ARVAS and will inform the sector as soon as this is determined. For all operators who are currently accredited your accreditation continues until your accreditation expiry date, with business as usual.
