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
Launch of ‘Independent Voices’ Report
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Posted in: Galleries, Independent Living Units, Retirement Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
The Launch of Independent Voices
HAAG hosted the launch of our new report on the 26th July at the Multicultural Hub on Elizabeth St in the city. We had a good attendance of about 40 people. More Photos Read the report …
Posted in: Events, Independent Living Units, Retirement Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
HAAG goes Australia wide!
HAAG, in partnership with the Centre for Urban and Regional Planning (CHURP) at The University of Adelaide have been awarded a grant to extend the work of HAAG across Australia!… …
Posted in: News Updates, Australian Capital Territory, Campaigns, Federal Campaigns, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
High-rise towers to remain in Prahran public housing estate
25th August 2015 The plan to demolish the towers and redevelop the site was considered by the previous state government. But Housing Minister Martin Foley said the towers would stay because the residents wanted to keep them… …
Posted in: News Updates, Public Housing, Campaigns, Victoria
Underneath the Groundwork
Shane and Jeff talk about Laying the Groundwork, the first stage of the Victorian Government review of the state’s rental laws, with a focus on what this will mean for older renters. We look at the political context, the prospects for positive reforms, and what all this means for public housing. If you’d like to… …
Posted in: Podcasts, Renter's rights, Campaigns, Victoria
HAAG Policy Platform 2014
Housing for the Aged Action Group Policy Platform Victorian Election 2014 Download …
Posted in: Reports, Campaigns, Victoria
Surviving or Thriving?
Thursday 5th June 2014. The ‘Surviving or Thriving?’ Forum was organised to provide information on the current state of older persons housing and the needs of older people who are at risk of homelessness. A number of worrying trends are developing that require urgent action by governments: Significant increases in older people just surviving in… …
Posted in: Events, Campaigns, Take Action, Victoria
Securing Our Future: Retirement in Residential Parks in Victoria
Securing Our Future: Retirement in Residential Parks in Victoria On Thursday 12 July 2012 Housing for the Aged Action Group with sponsorship by Mornington Peninsula Shire, held a forum titled – “Securing Our Future: Retirement in Residential Parks in Victoria”. The themes for the day were of two key concerns voiced by residents and site tenants noted… …
Posted in: Events, Residential Parks, Retirement Housing, Campaigns, Victoria