Living well after 50 — insights from the GemLife Lifestyle Forum
Held in Brisbane on 23 July 2025, the GemLife Over 50s Lifestyle Forum brought together a powerhouse panel of speakers to share practical, inspiring advice across wellness, finances, and retirement living. Hosted by Jamie Durie, the event was a celebration of living well — helping over 50s plan their next chapter with confidence. 🎥 Watch […]
Retirement village costs explained: Exit fees, pensions, and what you need to know
If you’ve been thinking about moving to a retirement village, you’ve probably heard all sorts of things about exit fees, contracts, and what it might mean for your super or pension. In this short video, Aged Care Gurus Principal Rachel Lane joins Jakob Neeland from Hello Leaders to break down the biggest financial misconceptions — […]
Can I afford aged care after paying a 35% exit fee?
One of the biggest worries for retirees is whether they’ll have enough money for aged care after leaving a retirement village. In this video, Rachel Lane explains why asking the right questions before you move is essential — and how many villages now offer care services or partnerships that could mean you may not have […]
Rachel Lane on Studio 10
Rachel Lane, co-author of Downsizing Made Simple, joins Studio 10 to share expert advice on making downsizing stress-free and rewarding. It’s not just about the money — it’s about the vibe! You can buy a copy of our book, Downsizing Made Simple here.
Wills, death & taxes questions answered
Noel Whittaker answers listener’s questions on wills, death taxes and superannuation on ABC Radio Melbourne with Lisa Leong. You can buy a copy of Noel’s book, Wills, death & taxes here.
Downsizing questions answered so it’s easier to make your decision
Access the Exercises and Calculators to help you to be clear about what you do (and don’t) want from your downsizing decisions. Visit our Find a Village page to find where you can get a free Village Guru Report, to make the downsizing decision easier.
New free service helping downsizers decide
Visit our Find a Village page to find where you can get a free Village Guru Report, to make the downsizing decision easier.
Retirement living in Melbourne
Rachel Lane took Lisa Leong from ABC Radio Melbourne on a tour of four different retirement villages around Melbourne to discover the retirement living options that are available. She also learned the answer to the question, ‘What time is happy hour?’ Find a village who can provide you a free Village Guru Report.
How did Jan get her downsizing decision right?
A Village Guru Report enables you to see the village costs ingoing, ongoing and outgoing together with an estimate of your Age Pension and Rent Assistance entitlements. It can even show you how much funding is available through a Home Care Package and what the fees will be. Visit our Find a Village page to […]
