IRT has been helping older Australians live independently at home for over 30 years. Our experienced staff provide home care and assisted living services you can trust.
An initiative of IRT Group, Age Matters empowers older Australians to live free from disadvantage by tackling homelessness, loneliness and joblessness.
We’re online everyday and here to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction. Our live chat operates from 8:30am - 5pm 7 days a week.
We encourage our residents, customers, family members and other stakeholders to provide feedback about the services we provide. Your feedback helps us to continually improve our services.
Living in a retirement village makes life easier and allows you to make the most of your retirement, whether it’s enjoying village life and social activities, locking up and leaving for a trip away, or just relaxing in the comfort and security of your new home.
A neighbour when you need to leave the house without a worry
We’ve been creating retirement communities with your comfort and enjoyment in mind for over 50 years. With 29 independent living villages across NSW the ACT and Qld, there’s always something to enjoy at an IRT community.
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Is retirement living right for me?
Many of our residents say they have become more active, more confident and enjoy a greater social life since moving into an IRT retirement village.
A hassle-free home you love
A retirement village is a purpose-built community designed for you to spend more time doing the things you love.
Maintenance support
Our supportive team will take care of the daily maintenance and help make your life a breeze.
Feel safe and secure
All of our retirement villages have various security measures in place, from in-home 24/7 security systems to access control to building.
Community connections
Meet new people and make new friends through shared events, communal spaces and social activities.
Explore our retirement villages by region
Sydney
From Southern Sydney and the Sutherland Shire to Western Sydney, explore our five retirement village communities across the region. Each village offers a unique living experience, ensuring that you’ll find the perfect place to call home.
From the leafy residential suburbs with escarpment views to stunning coastal towns and nearby beaches, choose from a wide range of purpose-built retirement villages in the Illawarra, from Woonona to Kiama.
From the serene coastal vibes of St Georges Basin and Culburra to the vibrant communities of Nowra, Batemans Bay and Dalmeny, our retirement living options on the South Coast of New South Wales are as diverse as they are picturesque.
Take advantage of a beautiful natural setting with fantastic uninterrupted lakeside views on the tranquil shores of Lake Ginninderra, when choosing our retirement village in Canberra.
Take your pick of leafy residential suburbs, beautiful seaside towns, scenic forest settings or tranquil parklands when choosing from our four retirement villages across Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
As part of our 2021 Customer Experience Survey, we asked over 1000 of our residents what they thought about living in a IRT retirement village.
90%
Feel safe and secure
Over 90% of our residents told us they feel safe and secure in their retirement village community.
97%
Feel connected
Over 97% of our residents feel connected to their retirement village community.
87%
Would recommend their village
Over 87% of our residents would recommend their local IRT retirement village to a friend.
Live the good life with IRT
Choosing a retirement village
Moving into a retirement village can be a great way to kick back and enjoy life in your later years but with so many different options out there it can be confusing to figure out the right solution for you.
Whether you want to keep active with exercise classes, share a BBQ with friends or simply relax at home, there's always something to enjoy at an IRT retirement village.
A retirement village is the perfect way to downsize your home and upsize your lifestyle! We’ve prepared this simple guide to help you understand the ins and outs of retirement village living.
If you want to downsize your home and upsize your life, IRT is the experienced retirement village provider you can trust. Our friendly team and service networks make independent living a breeze. Experience the possibilities at IRT.
50+ years' experience
We’ve been creating retirement communities for more than 50 years, with more than 30 villages across NSW, ACT and Qld.
Dedicated staff
Discover how easy life can be with an IRT Retirement Village Manager and team.
Community-owned
As a not-for-profit community provider, we put people first.
Allied health professionals
Find service providers you can trust, with the IRT network advantage.
Proud members of the Retirement Living Council and supporters of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct.
Costs and owernship
You’ll feel confident and assured when moving in to an IRT retirement village, with clear and transparent costs and pricing options explained.
Transparent pricing
Prior to your move into the village, we will provide a detailed calculation of the costs you can anticipate for both entering and exiting the community.
Satisfaction guarantee
If you’re not happy after moving in to your new community, we’ll refund your ingoing contribution within 90 days, minus rent for the time you stayed in the village.
No stamp duty
You won’t pay any stamp duty on your home in an IRT retirement village in NSW, Qld or the ACT.
No sales expenses upon exit
When you decide to leave the community, you won’t be asked to pay any expenses associated with the refurbishment, marketing or sale of your home.
At IRT, we want to make it as easy as possible to understand the costs of living in a retirement village, and we’re here to help you each step of the way. We’ve broken down the costs into three easy-to-understand stages.
Do you have questions about life in our retirement villages? Here we’ve answered some of the most common questions we get asked, including details on amenities, services, pricing and much more.