Abstract
While the majority of Retirement Living (RL) residents have not yet accessed the government’s home-based care and support infrastructure, there is a growing expectation that many will require Support at Home (SAH) services in the near future. Given more than 317,000 older Australians will be living in RL communities by 2030 [3], the RL industry will have a critical role in supporting the health needs of older adults, ensuring the viability and sustainability of the aged care sector, however little is known about what this should look like in best-practice. This report aims to provide major industry operators, all tiers of government, and industrial peak bodies with meaningful data and recommendations on the future of the Australian Retirement Living Industry to ensure our nation is a world leader in the provision of housing, lifestyle, and health and wellbeing for older people.