Gold Coast RETIREMENT LIVING GUIDE retireaustralia.com.au Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Contents 03 Welcome to the Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide 04 Foreword RetireAustralia CEO 05 Retire on the Gold Coast 07 Retirement Living Options 10 Active Retirement 13 Culture, Arts and Entertainment 15 Care Services 17 Staying Connected 19 Local Attractions and Travel 20 Discounts and Concessions 21 The Verge at Burleigh Golf Club 22 Helpful Links and Contacts 2 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Welcome to retirement living on the Gold Coast RetireAustralia are delighted to bring you this comprehensive guide to retirement living on the Gold Coast. 3 Aerial view of Burleigh Heads RetireAustralia Foreword RetireAustralia are proud to produce this comprehensive guide to retirement living on Queensland’s Gold Coast. As one of Australia’s leading retirement village owners and operators, over 4000 residents choose to call a RetireAustralia community home in our villages in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. We are at the forefront of the evolution of retirement living with the development of modern, vertical villages built around an urban hub. We are pleased to present our new retirement village right here on the Gold Coast - The Verge at Burleigh G.C. This guide to retirement living on the Gold Coast will help you to feel informed and confident so you can make the best decision for you and your family. We warmly welcome you to visit our new development The Verge at Burleigh G.C., to experience the future of retirement living on the beautiful Gold Coast. Brett Robinson Chief Executive Officer 4 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia There’s never been a better time to retire on the Gold Coast Welcome to retirement living on the Gold Coast A favourite holiday destination for both Australians and international visitors, Queensland’s Gold Coast is known for its beautiful seascapes and natural, lush hinterland. It is also a hub for art, music, design and culture and has excellent shopping precincts, medical services and resources close by. An abundance of restaurants, cafés, bars and other dining options await your review along with countless entertainment and sporting events. And who could forget the world class theme parks for the grandkids! It’s no surprise that by 2031, the number of retirees on the Gold Coast is expected to double - accounting for over 20 per cent of the city’s population*. In response to the growing demand for retirement living, Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) has already shifted gear to align with the needs of seniors, designing programs to ensure they can enjoy everything on offer in the region. The GCCC is establishing a strong community for over 65s, ensuring support and care is available when needed most and providing “Active Ageing” programs that inspire retirees to live their best life. While the retirement lifestyle reaches new heights, so too does the rise of vertical retirement villages. RetireAustralia are at the forefront of retirement living and are proud to develop and operate new retirement communities offering retirees the community-oriented, low-maintenance and low-stress lifestyle they desire. 5 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Hugging the edge of the vast Burleigh Golf Club is RetireAustralia’s newest retirement community – The Verge. Presenting an active retirement option for today’s vibrant and independent over 65s, The Verge is located just minutes from sandy beaches and all the conveniences the Gold Coast has to offer. This guide provides the information you need to know when considering a move to the Gold Coast for your retirement. From retirement living options and community groups, to council programs, local amenities and healthcare, you’ll have all you need to make an informed decision about your future. It’s time to embrace full-time living on the Gold Coast and rightsize into a home tailored to you. World class entertainment, amenities and healthcare meets golden beaches and luscious green hinterland. 6 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Finding a home that’s right for you When it comes to retirement living on the Gold Coast, there is lots to choose from. Yet finding a home that’s right for you and your family doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Retirement Villages have become the preference for many retirees and with good reason. They offer the ability to continue living independently, but with many additional lifestyle, care and community benefits right at your fingertips. Here we provide the shortlist of options for downsizing, or what many like to call “rightsizing” your home for retirement. Types of retirement villages on the Gold Coast Broadacre villages Broadacre communities are set among leafy suburbs or tranquil regional areas. Each community is unique and they all range in shape and size. Resident homes are designed around a community centre or other shared facilities like swimming pools and libraries. Urban communities Residents living in inner city suburbs can stay close to the action in urban communities. These homes are made for community living and convenience with facilities like rooftop gardens, cafés and dining rooms. Architectural concept of The Verge at Burleigh G.C. 7 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Types of homes within villages Independent living apartment, unit or villa Live in your own home while enjoying the community lifestyle and facilities. Enjoy all the benefits of living independently, within a secure community and without any property maintenance. Care apartment Maintain your independence and benefit from 24-hour staff support in a serviced care apartment located close to staff and facilities. This option is perfect for those needing help with cleaning, laundry, meals and other care services. Home care RetireAustralia’s home care is a flexible alternative for residents or couples with different support needs. You can benefit from care provided in your independent living apartment or care apartment – and the government can subsidise this service if you have an approved home care package. We looked at all of our options and decided that a retirement village was the right choice for us. It gave us financial certainty and the community feel we were looking for. Having staff on call was great for our peace of mind, we knew we’d feel safe and secure. — Bill & Dawn, RetireAustralia residents 8 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Architectural concept of The Verge at Burleigh G.C. RetireAustralia’s answer to luxurious retirement living on the Gold Coast A Gold Coast retirement village tailored to you – welcome to The Verge at Burleigh G.C. Co-located with the Burleigh Golf Club and just minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast, The Verge at Burleigh G.C. offers a fulfilling lifestyle for today’s generation of vibrant and independent retirees. The Verge is a brand new retirement village, right next to the 10th hole, with sweeping views of the golf course from a selection of spacious and stylish apartments. With one bedroom plus study, two and three bedroom apartments, there is an option that’s right for anyone who wants to start enjoying low-maintenance living in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Verge Wellness Hub has everything you need to keep active, social and independent. The on-site gym’s equipment and group fitness classes promote a healthy lifestyle. Then, when it’s time to wind down with your friends and family, you can entertain on the rooftop terrace BBQ area, or visit the friendly team at Tee House café. They’ll have the perfect cuppa waiting for you! For further information visit thevergeburleigh.com.au 9 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia Living an active and healthy life in retirement We are often reminded that the foundation for good health is eating well and maintaining an active body and mind. The Gold Coast provides the perfect recipe for a healthy retirement lifestyle with limitless sporting activities, active living programs, healthy dining options and opportunities for recreation and relaxation. 10 Gold Coast Retirement Living Guide RetireAustralia ACTIVE AGEING SPORTING EVENTS The Gold Coast City Council runs an Active The Sunshine State has long been host Ageing program packed full of activities for to events supporting our great Australian over 60s to live an active life. Promoting an sporting culture and the Gold Coast certainly “I CAN” attitude towards health and fitness, has many outstanding venues to prove this. the activities are designed to increase ACBUS Super stadium have sporting fans longevity, improve strength, stability and covered, hosting Gold Coast Titans games coordination. Some of the free activities and many other National and International include aqua squad, walking groups, tai chi sporting and entertainment events. and low impact “SitFit” classes and many Metricon Stadium in Cararra is home to the can be done from the comfort of your own Gold Coast Suns AFL Club and was also home via video link. For more information a key venue during the Gold Coast’s 2018 refer to our links on page 22. Commonwealth Games. SPORTING ACTIVITIES Many other state-of-the-art sporting facilities were built or upgraded for the Queensland’s superb weather means you Games, including the Gold Coast Sports can enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle all and Leisure Centre in Carrara and the Gold year round. There is no limit on choice, with Coast Aquatic Centre. These venues and many golf courses, local veterans activity many others continue to attract world class clubs, lawn bowls, surf lifesaving, tennis and sporting events for you to enjoy. Yet who croquet clubs in the area, just to mention needs a venue when the Gold Coast 600 a few. And if you haven’t heard about takes to the streets! This annual supercar Pickleball there hasn’t been a better time to motor racing event is held in October/ pick up a paddle! November throughout the Surfers Paradise Streets – the circuit is one of the exciting Links to a variety of clubs websites, including highlights of the Australian Supercar Pickleball, are on the links and contacts Championships.
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