National Professional Development Program
The RVA recognises its role to supply quality educational services to its members, and offers a variety of professional development services to all levels of staff employed in the industry.
The RVA professional development programme includes specific industry-related courses and a range of seminars, workshops and other educational activities to support quality management and operation of villages.
Increasing the level of expertise through ongoing professional development of all retirement living professionals will benefit the industry by:
- Improving the retirement village industry's ability to meet the demands of a constantly changing marketplace.
- Enhancing the perception of the importance and value of the retirement village industry held by residents, Government, stakeholders, industry and the public in general.
- Aligning village operators with workplace trends where there has been an increased emphasis on qualifications and ongoing learning.
The benefits for individual village operator/manager and business by:
- Learning from the experts
- Discovering new approaches for increased business efficiency
- Improving confidence level, knowledge and work performance
- Expanding business and social networks
- Integrating new technology
- Anticipating and preparing for workplace reforms
- Gaining informed updates on changes to law and industry legislation
- Contributing to best practice standards in the profession
- Demonstrating commitment to offer a professional service
- Distinguishing from competitors
- Investing in career enhancement
Retirement Villages...the New Investment Frontier
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The retirement village industry is predicted to be the fastest growing area of the property sector, with a projected investment in onstruction in excess of $42 billion over the next 15 years.
The Retirement Village Association in partnership with MacroPlan Australia and Gadens Lawyers invite you to the most comprehensive and informative forums ever held on the industry.
The forums, to
be held in Brisbane,
Sydney,
Melbourne, Adelaide
and Perth, will
provide
invaluable insight
into the industry’s
vital role
in providing senior
housing , the economic
benefits, social
impacts, optimum
locations,
market trends,
current and future
pricing,
expected growth
and investment
opportunities.
ARVA "How to Prepare for Accreditation" Course
This is a one and a half day course presented by The Retirement Village Association Ltd.
Course
Outline:
- One day self directed learning module off site
- ½ day course in a training room –commencing at 8:45am
Recommended for:
- any Retirement Village staff and managers who wish to develop further knowledge in the requirements of the accreditation process.
Course details & registrationPDF 171 kb
For further information contact Gary Medcalf, Standards Manager, RVA National Office 03 9804 0466.