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8. Can I have a pet?
We recognise the important role of pets in people’s lives. If you wish to
keep a currently owned cat or dog as a pet you must obtain our prior
consent. We will consider each case on its merits. Known dangerous
breeds of dogs will not be allowed.
9. What arrangements exist for residents to participate in the
management of the village?
Residents are encouraged to participate in the management of the village
through membership of the residents’ association / residents’ committee.
Management will meet with the committee on a regular basis to discuss
management issues relating to the operation of the village. Residents
may provide input and must approve the proposed annual budgets and
changes to village rules.
10.What happens if there is a dispute between residents andmanagement?
The management of retirement villages is governed by the Retirement
Villages Act. The Act prescribes what steps need to be taken in case of
a dispute. A copy of the Act can be found on
http://www.legislation.act.
gov.au/a/2012-38/default.asp.A copy of the Act is also kept in the
village’s library.
11. What protection do I have against loss of rights (including
accommodation rights) if the village is sold to another organisation?
The village owner has the right to assign the village to another
organisation, provided that at the time the owner assigns such interests, it
complies with the provisions of any contracts, agreements or leases, and the
provisions of relevant legislation, including the Retirement Villages Act 2012.
The new owner will agree to be bound by these documents.
12. What is the background and experience of Hindmarsh Retirement
senior management and Bellerive management?
Hindmarsh Retirement has extensive experience in the retirement
village sector in the ACT. The Grange Deakin is a successful retirement
community developed, operated and managed by Hindmarsh Retirement
for 25 years.
Hindmarsh Retirement has employed managers and staff from various
sectors, some with in excess of 25 years experience in the Aged Care,
Retirement Villages and Property sectors.
Hindmarsh Retirement is committed to providing excellent services to
its residents and will ensure that the on-site staff will have the relevant
qualifications, experience and skills to meet the needs of our residents.
Hindmarsh Retirement and Bellerive are proud to be a member of the
Retirement Living Division of the Property Council of Australia.
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