About Us

Innovation, Quality & Lifestyle

When the search for retirement options for his own mother failed to deliver anything that he felt was good enough, the late Michael Harrison was inspired to conceive and develop The Village Retirement Group.

Today, the standards of innovation, quality, and lifestyle that Michael insisted on have assisted Michael and his son Justin in the creation of five thriving communities in Coorparoo, Redcliffe, Taigum, Toowoomba, Yeronga and Manly coming next. Nearly 2000 people currently call The Village home.

Michael Harrison

Founder

The late Michael Harrison began developing retirement villages more than 25 years ago with his son Justin, after the experiences his mother had in her later years.

The Village Retirement Group was never just a business to the Harrison’s.  It has always been, and remains an unwavering commitment to create lifestyles and environments that make retirees truly happy and that make Mum proud too!

Michael Harrison dedicated most of his working career to urban development and was recognised for his award-winning retirement living developments throughout Queensland. He considered himself extremely fortunate to be able to do what he loved while also helping to improve people’s lives.

Michael leaves an indelible mark on each of his Villages and on the wider Village Retirement Group family.  His name remains synonymous with everything the Group stands for.  With Michael’s passing, the mantle is now carried by his son Justin, to continue the legacy they created together, and to uphold their original vision in the creation of each new village.

Justin Harrison

Managing Director

Justin Harrison is responsible for the strategic growth and ongoing development of The Village Retirement Group, but his main purpose remains on ensuring that every village is a supportive and energising place to live. A place where residents can enjoy the luxury of beautiful surroundings and the peace of mind that comes with feeling safe, valued, and supported.

Under Justin’s governance, The Village Retirement Group has successfully built 5 award-winning retirement villages, with a sixth development now underway. Justin is supported by a Senior Leadership team who share his purpose for The Village Retirement Group, to deliver Great Retirement for every resident.

You will see Justin having a beer with residents at the monthly BBQs discussing apartment designs, new activities in the village, or talking about each other’s family.

Justin is a family man with 5 young children and he considers each resident as part of the family.

Awards

Our Villages set the benchmark for independent retirement living in Australia. A fact confirmed by their popularity with residents and the many awards we’ve been privileged to be awarded.

The most important award for us is the happiness and thank you’s from the nearly 2000 residents that call our villages home.

Don't Retire for Good, Retire for Great!

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