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
Join a working group
Working groups are where groups of HAAG’s members get together to take action!
Multicultural & Multifaith Communities
Find out more: Multicultural & Multifaith CommunitiesHAAG welcomes all members of Multicultural & Multifaith communities to access our housing services, to participate in our organisation and…
LGBTQIA+ Communities
Find out more: LGBTQIA+ CommunitiesHousing for the Aged Action Group welcomes all members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex & Asexual (LGBTQIA+)…
NSW Lived Experience Advocates
Find out more: NSW Lived Experience AdvocatesA working group for older people living in NSW, to help us inform the NSW government of local issues regarding…
Retirement Accomodation Action Group
Find out more: Retirement Accomodation Action GroupAre you passionate about retirement housing reform? RAAG is actively campaigning for a better deal for residents of retirement villages,…
National Alliance of Seniors for Housing
Find out more: National Alliance of Seniors for HousingThe National Alliance for Senior’s Housing (NASH) brings together older people who have experienced homelessness or housing stress from across…
Older Renters Working Group
Find out more: Older Renters Working GroupA working group for older renters living in private rental, community or public housing, rooming houses or other types of…
Qld Housing Older Women’s Movement
Find out more: Qld Housing Older Women’s MovementHOWM represent the voices of Older Women impacted by the housing crisis to those with the power, influence, interest and…
Other campaigns that HAAG works with
Previous calls to action
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
Call out for Housing Champions!
Are you passionate about improving housing for older people in Victoria?Do you have a personal story about housing insecurity or homelessness – either your own or of someone you know – that you’re willing to share?Are you keen to talk to your community, politicians, election candidates (and even the media) about why housing for older… …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, Take Action, Victoria
Federal Election 2025
In the lead up to the next Federal Election which will be called in 2025, there is real momentum for change to address older person’s homelessness across the country. Our voices are powerful and the housing crisis gripping Australia will be a key election issue.We encourage you to contact your local federal representative and other… …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, Federal Campaigns, Take Action
Change is Gonna Come
Shane and Fiona talk about the upcoming Federal Election and what HAAG is asking of our Federal candidates. We conclude with ways that you can get involvedTo find out more go to https://www.oldertenants.org.au/federal-election-campaigning …
Posted in: Podcasts, Campaigns, Federal Campaigns, Take Action
Queensland State Election 2024
Queenslanders are going to the polls in October 2024. HAAG’s recent research has found that over the last ten years, the housing circumstances for older Queenslanders is getting worse. Now is a great time to be talking about the need for more action on housing for older Queenslanders! …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, Queensland, Take Action
Housing Justice Summit
The housing crisis is the worst in living memory. It is a humanitarian disaster. 750,000 people live in housing stress and are in desperate need of secure housing. What is on offer from federal and state governments is grossly inadequate and set to make the situation worse. Hear from a panel of activist researchers, unionists… …
Posted in: Events, Campaigns, Federal Campaigns, New South Wales, Take Action
Ten Year National Housing and Homelessness Plan – Key messages and submission guide
The Federal Government has released a discussion paper for the 10-year National Housing and Homelessness Plan, to be released in 2024. We have been calling for a national plan for many years, and see this as a good opportunity to achieve change. Submissions don’t have to be lengthy documents – simply describing your experiences and… …
Posted in: Toolkits, Campaigns, Take Action
National Housing and Homelessness Plan submission guide
On Monday 7 August the Federal Government published an issues paper for the 10 year National Housing and Homelessness Plan. This Plan will be developed in 2023 and is expected to be released in 2024. It is important opportunity to achieve the changes for older renters and people experiencing homelessness. Making a submission helps to… …
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New South Wales Election 2023
HAAG is calling on the NSW Government to implement the recommendations of the Inquiry into Homelessness amongst Older People Aged Over 55 in NSW …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, New South Wales, Take Action
NSW State Election 2023 – Making Our Voices Heard
The housing crisis for older people in New South Wales is getting worse. This state election it is time to act to turn the situation around. We are calling on the New South Wales Government to urgently address the housing crisis facing older people. …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, New South Wales, Take Action
Victorian State Election 2022 – Making Our Voices Heard
The housing crisis for older people in Victoria is getting worse. Every day, HAAG’s Home at Last service is receiving calls for help from older people across the state facing eviction or struggling to pay rent. It is time to act. We are calling on the Victorian Government to urgently address the housing crisis facing… …
Posted in: News Updates, Campaigns, Take Action, Victoria
Art, Activism, and Affordable Housing
Channel your creativity at this arts-based workshop, where we’ll explore HAAG’s activist history and how art can be used to fight for housing justice. …
Posted in: Events, Campaigns, Take Action