The webinar, report and leaflet are displayed on our website with kind permission of RVRA NSW.
WEBINAR RECORDING – Ageing without Fear for Residents
Recording on Tuesday 27, June | 10.30-11.30am
This important webinar for Retirement Village Residents unveils the eye-opening findings of our recent survey on psychological abuse in NSW retirement villages. This webinar was specifically designed for retirement village residents and their families.
Please share with your family, friends, and neighbours.
We delve into the survey results, discussing the prevalence of psychological abuse, the types of abuse reported, and the significant impact it has on residents. Gain valuable insights into this pressing issue and discover coping strategies and avenues for seeking help.
Speakers:
Moderator: James Wiltshire, Executive Director DCM Institute
Key Speaker: Craig Bennett, RVRA President
Panel:
- Roger Pallant – RVRA Secretary
- Dr Diane Hart – RVRA Vice President
- Julie Pallant – Associate Professor
- Tamara Rasmussen – Head of Resident Operations, Keyton

Webinar Recording – ‘Ageing Without Fear’ for Managers
Recording on Thursday 29, June | 10.30-11.30am
This important webinar for Retirement Village Managers and Operators unveils the eye-opening findings of our recent survey on psychological abuse of residents in NSW retirement villages. This webinar was specifically designed for retirement village Managers and Operators.
We delve into the survey results, discussing the prevalence of psychological abuse, the types of abuse reported, and the significant impact it has on residents. Gain valuable insights into this pressing issue and discover coping strategies and avenues for seeking help.
Speakers:
Moderator: James Wiltshire, Executive Director DCM Institute
Key Speaker: Craig Bennett, RVRA President
Panel:
- Roger Pallant – RVRA Secretary
- Julie Pallant – Associate Professor
- Elizabeth Johns – Regional Manager ACT and NSW, Keyton

RVRA ‘Ageing Without Fear’ Survey Report
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023, the Retirement Village Residents Association has launched our recently completed Survey Report about psychological elder abuse in NSW retirement communities.
Please see below to read the report that unveils the eye-opening findings.
We also provide a leaflet that can be printed for distribution in retirement villages.
Scroll down, or you can download the report here…
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RVRA Information Leaflet for Retirement Villages
The Retirement Village Residents Association has released an information leaflet about Psychological Elder Abuse. This information has been developed following the findings of our survey report on psychological abuse in NSW retirement villages.
Thursday 15, June 2023
The Retirement Village Residents Association has developed this informative leaflet in conjunction with our Survey Report about psychological elder abuse in NSW retirement communities.
The RVRA leaflet has been developed for Retirement Village residents to understand this prevalent type of abuse and assist with coping strategies and avenues for seeking help.
Please see below to read the leaflet, or to download for printing, and sharing.
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