IRT Foundation relaunched as Age Matters
IRT Foundation today celebrated the beginning of a new era as it announced a rebrand and name change to Age Matters.Age Matters is the only…
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
We believe it’s our values as a community-owned provider that help us to be the best at what we do.
Integrity
We are open and honest.
Trust
We deliver on our promises.
Respect
We value each individual.


We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
Our Board and Executive Leaders are passionate about improving the lives of older people. They ensure we stay true to our values as a community-owned organisation, while leading the business into the future.


We are committed to good corporate governance and transparency within our operations. Find out more about IRT Group in our annual reports and company reports.
Age Matters is empowering older Australians to live free from disadvantage. Our social impact strategy focuses on giving back to our communities by tackling homelessness, unemployment and social isolation amongst over 55s.
“I feel very safe here, I’m comfortable and I’ve got a million-dollar view. I wanted my own space, which I’ve got here, as well as all my personal things around me.”
IRT Links Seaside resident
“I love the companionship, knowing I’m very safe, the staff – I love all the staff, they’re the friendliest lot – and the fun and laughter.”
IRT Peakhurst resident
“I’ve been blessed living in this place.”
IRT Dalmeny resident
“The management, the staff and the nurses at IRT are very good. I am happy here.”
IRT Berala on the Park resident
“The help I get from IRT every day enables me to stay in my home. They make it a lot easier and they are wonderful, kind people. I love the social contact – they take me out to the club, along the lake, for lunch. And we talk about everything.”
IRT home care customer
“Getting down to the water three times a week is absolutely magic to me. IRT has really facilitated that. They’re very good. They keep a real eye on me and they’re very careful. So I have the confidence to go down there. It’s fabulous, absolutely fabulous.”
IRT home care customer
“There’s a very good community spirit here; people pull together. We have happy hour with the other residents in our block once a month and have made lots of friends. They’re a lovely bunch.”
IRT Kangara Waters resident
“We got the travel bug many years ago – we love seeing new places, experiencing different cultures. When we moved here we found it was so easy to travel. We lock the door and we don’t have to worry about a thing.”
IRT Kangara Waters residents
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