Retirement housing consists of accommodation operating under the retirement village scheme, rental units, community housing and residential parks. 

It is important that prospective retirement village residents, existing residents, residents’ committees, owners &/or administering authorities understand their rights and responsibilities under the Act/Regulations. Our information is aimed at helping you understand these rights and obligations. 

This information is a guide only and is not intended to replace the Act/Regulations. It is recommended that you seek advice (family/friends/legal/financial) prior to making a decision about moving into a retirement village.

New Retirement Village Directory 2009/10 available NOW!

SIS publishes a comprehensive retirement housing directory, covering the Adelaide metropolitan area and environs (Hills and Fleurieu), that explains how retirement villages operate under the legislation and provides in-depth profiles of all villages.
The directory costs $20.00 for individuals, $25.00 for organisations, plus postage and handling.
Download the order form here.

Retirement village profiles are also freely available for view or print from our searchable online database.

Vacancy lists are published monthly.

Visit the Retirement Villages page for further information.

Rental and Community Housing Directory

SIS publishes a low income rental and community housing directory which can be downloaded here (800kb). It is also available from our 76 Waymouth Street office in hard copy at no cost.
Contact us on (08) 8168 8776 or by email and we’ll be happy to mail it to you. 

Rental and community housing profiles are also available for view or print from our searchable online database.

Vacancy lists are published monthly.

Visit the Rental & Community Housing page for further information.

Retirement Village Seminars

Introduction to Retirement Village seminars are conducted regularly from our office in Adelaide and have proven to be very popular.
For information about our next seminar please contact us on (08) 8168 8776 or by email. Bookings are essential.

Housing Consultant

For further information on all aspects of retirement housing in South Australia, you can make an appointment to talk to our housing consultant in our office at 76 Waymouth Street.
Contact us on (08) 8168 8776 or by email.

South Australian Retirement Villages Residents Association (SARVRA)

SARVRA is a membership organisation whose goals are to provide information and advice to, and advance the interests of, retirement village residents. SARVRA also offers information to persons considering moving to a retirement village.
Visit the SARVRA website for further information.

Office For The Ageing (OFTA)

OFTA, within the Department for Families and Communities, is responsible for administering the Retirement Village Act 1987.
OFTA provides a complaints and mediation officer to assist retirement village residents who may be experiencing problems with administering authorities.
Visit the OFTA website for further information.