Events

A forum about how people from Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds navigate the housing system in Victoria.

We welcome

• HAAG Members and Volunteers
• Past Clients
• Community Leaders
• Service Providers

to talk about their experiences, feedback, and expectations from the housing system and service.

10am-2pm
Tuesday November 26th, 2024

In Person
Level 4, Ross House,
247-251 Flinders Lane,
Melbourne

Online
via zoom

Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP at
oldertenants.org.au/community-voices-forum

By the 22nd of November

Launch of the report “Not rich enough, not poor enough: Older people falling through the housing assistance eligibility gap” followed by a discussion on solutions to address the needs of older people who are experiencing housing stress living in the private rental market but ineligible for Public or Community Housing.

Wednesday 16th October, 11am – 12:30pm
Level 4, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

• Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University of Technology;
• Dr Piret Veeroja, Swinburne University of Technology
• Fiona York, Executive Officer HAAG
• Emma Greenhalgh, CEO National Shelter 
• Lived experience speakers
• Others TBC

Please RSVP here

An independent, online information session about the retirement housing sector in Victoria. It can be complex to navigate, and this session helps people to understand the pros and cons of different housing types, including retirement villages, residential parks, lifestyle villages, rental villages, and independent living units. The session will also cover where you can go for assistance if you are a retirement housing resident who needs support, information or advice.

Friday 4th October, 2pm – 3pm.
Online via Zoom

Please RSVP here

Community information session on accessing affordable housing and navigating My Aged Care for older women and people, as part of Women's Health Week.