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
Victorian Retirement laws finally pass
Housing for the Aged Action Group welcomes the passing of new Retirement laws after a five year consultation period and many more years of advocacy from residents. The new laws include significant changes that will improve the day-to-day life of residents, such as a mandatory code of conduct for operators, standardized contracts for new residents,… …
Posted in: Media Releases, Retirement Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
Providing evidence at the Inquiry into the Supply of Homes in Regional Victoria
We provided evidence to the Inquiry that, increasing numbers of older people in regional Victoria do not own their own homes and they find themselves facing the real and frightening prospect of homelessness in older age. Older people in regional Victoria are facing a significant and growing housing crisis that has serious impacts on their… …
Posted in: News Updates, Regional issues, Campaigns, Victoria
Submission to Victoria’s 2026–30 Climate Change Strategy
HAAGs submission to the consultation on Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy 2026-30 calls for a have a specific focus on supporting older Victorians, particularly those who are financially disadvantaged, in recognition of the disproportionate impact of climate change on older people. We recommend that the Strategy acknowledges the links between climate change and housing, supporting calls… …
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Submission to the Inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers
The Victorian Government’s plans to “retire and redevelop” public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne raise serious concerns about the future of genuine public housing. While residents have been promised relocation assistance and the right to return, the proposed redevelopments will only increase “social” housing units by a mere 10%, with the majority of… …
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Joint submission to the Inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers
Our joint submission alongside a wide range of community and legal organisations calls on the inquiry to recognise these shared principles, respecting the rights of Public Housing tower residents!Read our joint submission …
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Submission to the inquiry into the supply of homes in regional Victoria
HAAGs submission to this Victorian Parliament inquiry draws on the experiences HAAG hears about the serious lack of homes for older people in regional Victoria. We call for a range of measures to ensure older people in regional Victoria have secure and appropriate housing, including: increasing public and community housing to 10% of all housing… …
Posted in: Submissions, Regional issues, Campaigns, Victoria
Mortgage stress and older Victorians
Shane and Fiona talk to Nadia Harrison, the CEO of Mortgage Stress Victoria, about the impacts of mortgage stress on older people, what help is available, and what needs to change to make Australian mortgages fairer and more sustainable. …
Homeless not hopeless
Sue is 74 years old and became homeless when her daughter asked her to leave her property in NSW. She moved to Victoria to stay with a friend, who helped her to connect with the local crisis homelessness service, Beyond Housing. She was referred into our program by Beyond Housing Seymour. In late July, case… …
Posted in: Client Stories, Brokerage support, Care Finder, Housing Support, Victoria
Victorian Pre-Budget Submission 2025-2026
HAAG’s Pre-Budget Submission provides proposals to address the impacts of the housing crisis on older Victorians. We call on the Victorian government to: respond to the specific housing needs older people by increasing investment in the Home at Last service so it can provide support across the state; fund housing options for older renters who… …
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Older Person’s Housing forum at Victorian Parliament
Shane and Fiona hear from Prof Wendy Stone, Veda and Chuping who spoke at HAAG’s older peoples housing forum at Victorian Parliament House in September …
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Flemington high rise residents speak
We hear from older residents of the Flemington public housing high rise slated for redevelopment, recorded at a community meeting on 19 September (thanks Danielle!)Residents are Awatif, Khadija, Ka-tam and Osman and we also hear from Jeannie, former resident of Bang Street and Barack Beacon, speaking at a rally for public housing on Saturday 19 October.You… …
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Residential parks survey now open!
The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC), in partnership with the Commissioner for Residential Tenancies, aim to research the issues faced by tenants in residential parks by engaging with residents, industry experts, housing professionals, and community organisations. A key part of the project includes surveys for residents and operators to identify their challenges. Residential Park… …
Posted in: News Updates, Residential Parks, Retirement Housing, Campaigns, Victoria