Tony Randello will lead the peak body for retirement living for another two years after being appointed President at the organisation's AGM yesterday.
Dr Brett Robinson, CEO of RetireAustralia and Chair of World Rugby, was re-elected as Vice-President while Claire Scapinello, ECH Chief Executive, was also elected Vice-President, replacing Kim Teudt.
Tony, whose business is for sale through its owner Brookfield, addressed the Board after his reappointment. He spoke about the importance of the RLC’s newest report, Homes for all Australians: Removing Rightsizing Roadblocks, which will be made public shortly. The report is the peak body's pre-Budget submission.
“In my previous term, the Board formed a new and efficient RLC Committee structure, and contributed to the development and successful launch of three significant reports, Better Housing for Better Health, Shared Care, and Retirement Ready: National Planning Report Card. The Board was thrilled to see the RLC’s Shared Care initiative recognised by the Commonwealth Government with $5.2 million now dedicated to a trailblazing pilot – we’re excited to see that take place later this year.”
RLC Executive Director Daniel Gannon said the retirement living sector has never been more crucial to the country.
"Australia is facing a triple threat of crises – a rapidly ageing population, a chronic housing supply deficit, and struggling healthcare system," he said.
“We know that by 2040, Australia's over-75 age cohort is forecast to increase from two million to 3.7 million – an increase of 85 per cent – and these changes will have significant impacts on housing supply, healthcare, and aged care systems.”
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