Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RSL ANZAC Village Renewal?

The RSL ANZAC Village Renewal is a long-term project being planned by RSL LifeCare.  

The reimagined RSL ANZAC Village will be a destination that honours its history, celebrates the present, and delivers a future where every resident – whether veteran or senior, has access to the lifestyle, care, resources, and opportunities they need to live a fulfilling, independent life.   

The Renewal will include the construction of new roads and pathways, new homes and community spaces within the existing RSL ANZAC Village Narrabeen. Plans for the Renewal are underway and Residents, Veterans, future Residents and the surrounding community are invited to join RSL LifeCare in shaping a place where you and your family will always feel at home.

Why are you proposing to renew the ANZAC Village?

Since being founded in 1939, the RSL ANZAC Village has grown in stages to meet the changing needs of our residents and the community. Many of the buildings are at the end of their useful life, are not fit for purpose and do not meet consumer expectations or service standards.  

RSL LifeCare is intentionally designing The Village as a whole, to better connect our village and provide accommodation and services across the village that consider health, wellbeing and choice for now and into the future.  

Our vision is to build an even more vibrant and welcoming community – a place where people come to honour history and embrace the future, and where you can connect, learn and relax.

What is the first step in delivering the ANZAC Village Renewal?

The first step in delivering the RSL ANZAC Village Renewal is to gather information about The Village, the site and surrounds. RSL LifeCare will do this by working with technical experts and consultants, who will carry out investigations on the site and review existing records and reports. You may see some of these consultants out and about in The Village over the coming months.  

We will also draw on the principles we developed with the RSL ANZAC Village Community in 2023. All of this work will help us to understand what can and can’t be done in The Village and will define where in the Village the renewal works will take place.

How can we get involved?

We appreciate that the people living, working and visiting RSL ANZAC Village also have a wealth of knowledge on the existing village and ideas on what it could be in the years to come.  

A public engagement program is being undertaken by RSL LifeCare from February to June 2025. The purpose of this is to gather feedback from residents, team members, and the community, to ensure The Village Renewal meets the needs of our community now and in the future.

How can I provide feedback on the RSL ANZAC Village Renewal?

You are welcome to provide your feedback in person by visiting the Village Information Hub on the ground floor of the Gallipoli building, or online via the Online Information Hub.  

RSL LifeCare are also convening a series of Co-Creation Workshops, where residents, community and veterans will be invited to help us shape the future of RSL ANZAC Village.  

Residents and Veterans can find out more and express your interest to participating in the Co-Creation workshops by visiting The Village Information Hub, the Online Information Hub, or reaching out to the Village Manager.  

You can visit the Renewal Project website www.rsllifecare.org.au 

You can register to receive updates and to provide your contribution through the Have Your Say link for this project on the website.  

You can email us or call us on Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 941 230 

You can take part in the information sessions that will be publicised as we progress on the Online Hub.

What will you do with the feedback I provide?

All feedback will be reviewed and considered as plans for the Renewal are developed. Your feedback will help to shape the renewal plans, and you will be updated on how your views have influenced the project.

Where can I find out more about the renewal program?

Residents will be kept informed through regular updates via Resident Committees, the Village Voice newsletter, a dedicated monthly Renewal project Newsletter and program-specific mailouts. Open forums will be held throughout the program, to ensure everyone can participate and have their voice heard. 

You can also learn more about the renewal program by visiting The Village Information Hub on the ground floor of the Gallipoli building. The Hub features a visual representation of the development, copies of all updates, and, at designated times, a staff member available to answer your questions. We have also created a dedicated website for updates.

What happens after the site information is gathered and the public consultation has begun?

Before work on the renewal can begin, RSL LifeCare requires a development approval.  

Based on the site opportunities and constraints, input from existing and future residents, discussion with veterans and key stakeholders and consultation with government agencies, a team of consultants (including architects, engineers, planners) will start to finalise a masterplan for the site and identify the first stages of development.  

These will be worked up into a development application package which will then go through a planning approval process. RSL LifeCare are planning to submit a development application in mid-2025. 

How long will the RSL ANZAC Village Renewal take?

The RSL ANZAC Village Renewal is likely to take about a decade to complete. The Village Renewal will be delivered in stages. The duration of each stage of the Village Renewal will vary.

When will construction start?

If planning is approved, we expect construction of the first stage of the RSL ANZAC Village Renewal to start in late 2026 or early 2027.

I live in RSL ANZAC Village, what should I expect?

RSL LifeCare is committed to minimising the impact of the renewal on residents, services, and team members. As we process through the design and planning process we will keep you informed of any future impacts from works or operations to The Village.