GemLife’s 500th residents reach new heights
Thursday, 14 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
When Shane and Robyn Bell freed themselves from a life of time-consuming home upkeep, taking up a low maintenance, lock-up and go lifestyle at GemLife Bribie Island, they never anticipated the adventure awaiting them. Little did they know that they were GemLife’s 500th residents, and to celebrate the milestone, GemLife surprised them with a hot-air
- Published in Bribie Island, GemLife
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What exactly is a land lease community?
Monday, 04 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
The GemLife model Have you ever heard the term land lease community and wondered exactly what it means, or wondered what makes GemLife’s over-50s lifestyle resorts different from a retirement village? GemLife over-50s lifestyle resorts operate as land lease communities (LLCs), also known as residential parks, a model that provides an innovative and sustainable way
- Published in GemLife, Living Well
GemLife generosity
Saturday, 02 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
How our communities dug deep to help those in need Over the past year, GemLife staff and residents have come together to show their generous spirits, taking part in a number of fundraising initiatives for various causes across Australia and raising thousands of dollars for not-for-profit organisations. From bake sales, barbecues, and knitting pouches for
- Published in GemLife
January 2021 Director’s Message
Friday, 01 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
2021 has arrived and the year ahead promises to be another action-packed one for GemLife with new resorts coming on line and several exciting launches and special events in the works. 2020 was a huge year for GemLife with four new resorts added to our growing number of locations and construction powering ahead at sites
- Published in GemLife
Here’s to the year that was
Friday, 01 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
Looking back at 2020 There’s never a dull moment at GemLife! 2020 was an incredibly busy and eventful year across all resorts despite the challenges of a global pandemic. The past year saw many new residents joining the GemLife family and making new friends, fabulous new resorts and facilities popping up, and more amazing events
- Published in GemLife
Get your grill on
Thursday, 10 December 2020
by Maryne Glas
Nothing announces the arrival of summer and the holiday season quite like the tradition of the great Aussie barbie – it’s an iconic national pastime that brings people together over sausages, steaks and salads. From customised barbecue pavilions to poolside and country club alfresco barbies, all GemLife resorts feature barbecue areas for residents to perfect
- Published in GemLife
Best bar none
Monday, 07 December 2020
by Maryne Glas
Cheers to the holiday season Bars are places to relax, socialise, meet friends old and new, and, according to Australian research, improve your life because regulars at pubs or bars have broader friendship and support networks and identify more closely with their communities. At each GemLife resort, the country club bars, which are run by
- Published in GemLife, Living Well
December 2020 Director’s Message
Tuesday, 01 December 2020
by Maryne Glas
Another year has flown by and it is hard to believe we are already in the first month of summer with Christmas just around the corner. 2020 has been a huge year for GemLife with four new resorts added to our growing number of locations and construction powering ahead at sites around Australia. Despite the
- Published in GemLife
Chain reaction
Friday, 06 November 2020
by Maryne Glas
Referrals reward friends’ recommendations Nothing beats word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family when it comes to making decisions on everything from trying a new restaurant or joining an exercise class to purchasing the latest smartphone or buying a home in an over-50s lifestyle resort. In fact, many homeowners’ decisions to move into a GemLife resort
- Published in Bribie Island, GemLife
GemLife Rainbow Beach Coming soon to the Mid North Coast
Tuesday, 03 November 2020
by Maryne Glas
The laid-back coastal town of Lake Cathie in mid-northern New South Wales will soon be home to a new over-50s lifestyle resort, GemLife Rainbow Beach. Enveloped by beautiful natural bushland and just minutes away from pristine beaches and breath-taking lagoons, GemLife Rainbow Beach will offer the best of over-50s living with modern two and three-bedroom
- Published in GemLife, Rainbow Beach