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HOW WELLNESS, DESIGN AND CONNECTION SHAPE VIVACITY LIFE

Retirement today is not simply a phase in life, it’s a chance to live more fully, with purpose, connection, and wellbeing at the centre. According to National Seniors research, happiness in later life is strongly linked to being socially connected, active, mentally engaged and financially secure, all areas where retirement communities can genuinely make a difference.

Recent findings show that as many as one in four older Australians experience loneliness, a factor strongly associated with poorer health outcomes, reduced life satisfaction and lower wellbeing overall. Meanwhile, staying socially active and connected is among the top predictors of happiness in later life.

At Vivacity Properties, we see this come to life every day. For example, we recently opened the new Wellness Centre at Stratford Gardens, officially launched on 17 December 2025. Designed as a shared hub for health and connection, the centre features a pool, sauna and fully equipped gym, giving residents easy, everyday access to facilities that support movement, recovery and social interaction, not as an occasional indulgence, but as part of daily life.

The research also highlights that happiness is not driven by one factor alone, it’s built on a foundation of physical health, purpose, social relationships and emotional balance. That’s precisely why each Vivacity community offers resort‑style amenities that make wellness habitual, not aspirational:

• Heated indoor and outdoor pools
• Fully equipped gyms and movement studios
• Yoga and meditation spaces
• Walking tracks and outdoor social spaces

This approach helps residents stay active and engaged, not out of obligation but because it becomes a natural part of everyday life.

Homes at Vivacity communities are thoughtfully designed for modern living with light‑filled layouts, private gardens, and flexible rooms that support hobbies, gatherings and personal fulfilment. Whether it’s a creative studio, hobby shed or alfresco area, residents have places that encourage activity, purpose and serenity.

This supports another key finding: residents who stay socially, mentally and physically engaged in retirement tend to report higher life satisfaction. Whether it’s making new friends over coffee, joining a walking group, or simply enjoying casual shared meals at the Country Club as connection happens naturally here.

Another contributing factor to wellbeing is financial clarity. National Seniors highlights that uncertainty around housing, costs and fees can undermine happiness in older age. Vivacity’s land lease model addresses this directly offering no stamp duty, no council rates, no exit fees, and 100% of capital gains retained by the homeowner. That sense of security gives residents room to focus on what truly matters: living well.

Tallowood Medowie, Stratford Gardens and the soon‑to‑launch Natrium Coral Cove represent a new chapter in retirement living, one where boutique design, natural beauty, physical wellbeing and social connection come together to form a life that feels purposeful, balanced and complete.

If you’re ready to discover how Vivacity addresses the things that matter most in later life, chat to our team today and explore a community designed for living well.