Fixing Older People’s Housing in the Victorian Election Campaign
Victorians are going to the polls in November 2026, and there has never been a better time to keep housing for older people on the agenda. HAAG has developed an election platform that priorises older people’s housing. Read about what we are asking candidates to commit to and get involved in the election campaign here …Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, Take Action, Victoria
Employed and At Risk: Homelessness and the Victorian Election
Fiona speaks with Lucas Testro from Council to Homeless Persons about their new report “Employed and at Risk 2026: Working Homelessness in Victoria,” which shows an increase in the number of people working fulltime yet still at risk of homelessness. We talk about the upcoming State election and the need for 8000 public and community… …
Posted in: Podcasts, Campaigns, Victoria
Housing Champions speaking up about older people’s homelessness this election
HAAGs Housing Champions have been busy engaging with candidates across the state and across the political spectrum. Labor, Liberal, Greens, Victorian Socialists and independent candidates have all taken the time to hear more about the housing issues facing older people, and HAAGs solutions to ensure every older person has a secure, affordable home. We’re heartened… …
Posted in: Galleries, News Updates, Campaigns, Victoria
Activate your activism – housing champions speak up
Fiona talks to Bridget, one of HAAG’s housing champions about what she wants politicians to know ahead of the Victorian election. Fiona then talks about the Better Buses in the West campaign, who spoke at our General Meeting. you can find out more here melbournefoe.org.au/better_buses_campaignThe Retirement Village Roadshow information is here …
Posted in: Podcasts, Campaigns, Victoria
Our West, Our Future – Werribee Assembly
The Werribee Assembly is bringing together members from community organisations, faith communities, unions and other civil society organisations from across Melbourne’s west and Geelong to strengthen relationships across our communities and have invited political representatives to listen to community leaders about the issues that matter most in our region. HAAG members will be attending the… …
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Championing older people’s housing
Shane and Fiona talk to Jenny, one of HAAG’s housing champions about her own journey from successful businesswoman to couch surfing before finding HAAG and moving into community housing. We discuss why decision makers need to listen to older people in the upcoming election. …
Posted in: Podcasts, Campaigns, Victoria
Fixing Older People’s Housing in the Victorian Election Campaign
Victorians are going to the polls in November 2026, and there has never been a better time to keep housing for older people on the agenda. HAAG has developed an election platform that priorises older people’s housing. Read about what we are asking candidates to commit to and get involved in the election campaign here …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, Take Action, Victoria
Housing champions talk public housing
Fiona talks to two recent graduates of HAAG’s new housing champions program, Ian and Lyrae, both who are public tenants living in 55+ housing. We have a wide ranging discussion touching on the importance of housing, why we need to retain 55+ housing, the older persons high rise redevelopment program, and whay genuine consultation looks like. …
Posted in: Podcasts, Public Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
Submission to the consultation on Racecourse Road, Flemington Housing
HAAG calls on the government to maintain dedicated older person’s public housing in Flemington. Read our submission …
Posted in: Submissions, Public Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
Views from the Bay – Homelessness Week documentary screening
During Homelessness Week the Mornington Community Support Centre & Housing for the Aged Action Group are hosting a joint screening of Bay Views for All and The Ranch, bringing together two housing campaigns from far ends of Port Phillip Bay. …
Posted in: Events, Public Housing, Campaigns, Take Action, Victoria
“Happy for us” – Ingenia Gardens win
Shane and Fiona talk to Sue, a resident of Ingenia Gardens about the recent fine they receivied for not providing proper kitchens. She talks about the pros and cons about living in rental villages, and what the win means for residents. Shane goes into detail about the decision of Consumer Affairs Victoria, and what it… …
Posted in: Podcasts, Residential Parks, Retirement Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
Victorian Budget 2026-7 Response
‘Helping with the cost of living’ is a key pillar of Tuesday’s Victorian Budget, providing a number of initiatives aimed at reducing household costs. However, for the increasing numbers of older Victorians locked out of a secure and affordable home – the most basic need – the budget announcements provide minimal relief. …
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Submission to the Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria
The 2026 summer fires have made an already precarious situation worse for HAAG’s in the fire affected regions. Many of our clients were already at crisis point before the fires, placing them in a uniquely vulnerable position. They were renting poor quality housing on the outskirts of towns, or living in caravans and residential parks,… …
Posted in: Submissions, Climate, Campaigns, Victoria