The past 18 months have been uncertain times, borders have been closed, people have been in lockdown and the vaccination roll-out continues.  Simon speaks on demographic trends, consumer insights and cultural change in Australia as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Keynote:  Simon Kuestenmacher, Director of Research, The Demographics Group

Professional development: 

• Obtain key insights into how COVID-19 has impacted and changed consumer behaviour and how this may manifest in the coming years.  
• Understand how uncertain population growth will impact the property sector. 

Aged Friendly Communities are essential in supporting the older Australia. These communities are more than just bricks and mortar and provide social and emotional supports that assists with healthy ageing. A range of models are needed to deal with the diversity of consumer. 

Professional Development: 

• Obtain key insights into policy levers that can increase supply of aged friendly housing  
• Understand the key issues facing seniors and the need to plan for the ageing population. 
• Obtain an overview on what the industry is doing to provide affordable accommodation. 

To close this year’s Summit, hear from the Retirement Living Council about their key priorities and what we have learned from the last two days and how to apply them in 2021 and beyond. 

Presenter:  Ben Myers, Executive Director – Retirement Living, Property Council of Australia