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Choosing the Right Retirement Village

Finding the perfect retirement village is more than just selecting a place to live, it’s about choosing a lifestyle, a community, and a future that supports your wellbeing and independence. Whether you’re planning ahead or helping a loved one, this guide offers a practical retirement living checklist to help you make an informed decision. 🏡 1. Location, Location, […]

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What Makes a Retirement Village Feel Like Home?

Moving into a retirement village is a significant life transition. It is one that can bring both excitement and uncertainty. While modern retirement villages offer comfort, safety, and convenience, what truly transforms a place into a home is the feeling of belonging. So, what are the emotional and practical elements that make a retirement village feel like […]

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A Mad Hatter’s Delight: Celebrating 34 Wonderful Years

It was no ordinary Thursday at Tricare’s Mt Gravatt Retirement Village on 26 June 2025. It was a day filled with laughter, colour, and community spirit as we celebrated our 34th birthday in true whimsical style with a Mad Hatter’s Lunch Party! With 86 residents in attendance, the village came alive with quirky hats, joyful chatter, and a sense of […]

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10 myths about Retirement Living in Australia

If you’re thinking about moving to Retirement Living, you will most likely do some research, and read and talk to everyone and anyone all about it before you make the move. While you’re asking around, you might find some helpful information, and you may also come across information that concerns you. How do you tell […]

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How Retirement Villages can help you stay healthier and happier

Your retirement is really a time to look forward to – the day you finally get to hang up your hat for good and break free of the 9-to-5 is cause for celebration! It represents the beginning of the rest of your life, spent doing what you want to do instead of what you have […]

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Retirement Village brings sparks to life

Who says retirement is for slowing down? You have time to pursue your passions! Just ask prolific author John Thompson-Gray. The 81-year-old retiree has turned keyboard warrior in his golden years, pursuing his passion for writing and penning seven published novels while living at TriCare’s Compton Gardens Retirement Community in Aspley, North Brisbane, Queensland. Meet […]

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From running a gift shop to high-fiving his village retirees!

From running a gift shop to high-fiving retirees, Malcolm Payne has always valued the true gift of connection — something he now brings to life every day as Village Manager at TriCare’s Runaway Bay Retirement Community. Before making the Gold Coast his home, Malcolm ran a successful gift shop in Tasmania for 16 years, selling […]

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Country Living Retirement Village

Your retirement is a fantastic opportunity to embrace a new location to enjoy your golden years, and the peaceful charm of Queensland’s countryside could be the key to your perfect lifestyle. At TriCare’s Retirement Village in Toowoomba, you can enjoy the serenity of rural life while being a part of an active community and having […]

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