Do you think government needs to take more action to provide safe, secure and affordable housing? Do you want to take action on housing issues affecting older people? Do you have ideas about how housing services could better assist older people? Are you worried about the housing situation of the future? Join HAAG and get involved

Latest Campaign updates

Orange Candidates Forum on Older People and Homelessness

12 Dec 2022

You are warmly invited to a forum with Orange local candidates to discuss older people’s housing and homelessness, on Monday on 12th December 2022 at Orange Ex-Services' Club. Speakers include the Hon Scott Barrett MLC, Mr. Phil Donato MP, Ms Heather Dunn (Labor candidate) and Tony Mileto (Nationals Candidate). Join us to hear from the candidates and ask questions about their priorities on housing solutions for older people. Join us to hear from the candidates and ask questions about their priorities on housing solutions for older people. Lunch will be served at 12.30pm.

Retain, Repair, Reinvest

23 Nov 2022
Shane and Fiona talk to Simon Robinson, managing director of not-for-profit research firm Office about their recently release reports to Retain, Repair and Reinvest in the Ascot Vale and Barack Beacon public housing estates, rather than demolishing them and giving them to private developers.You can find the reports here: https://office.org.au/
Listen in on 3cr.org.au

New Coalition calls for Housing Solutions for Everyone in NSW State Election

Homes for People is a coalition of NSW housing campaigns which have come together to give focus to the problems many people face in relation to housing. We call for housing reform that will create the homes people want and need. The dire state of our housing market is the most pressing social issue currently facing NSW. In the lead up to the March 2023 election we are asking parties and candidates to demonstrate their commitment to addressing the housing crisis.

Queensland over 55s lead the nation when it comes to renting

Queensland is the state with the highest proportion of its population who are over 55 and renting, according to analysis of the latest ABS Census data. Queensland is the state with the highest proportion of people older than 55 who are still renting – 13.1%, well ahead of second-placed New South Wales at 11.2%.

New Parliamentary Inquiry report provides a foundation for addressing homelessness among older people in New South Wales - now the Government must act

The lives of older people experiencing homelessness, particularly older women, will improve markedly if the New South Wales Government moves to implement the recommendations handed down today by the Social Issues Committee inquiry into homelessness amongst older people aged over 55

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Our Submissions

We often make submissions to Government inquiries and reviews, for example, Parliamentary Inquiries and reviews of legislation. Our submissions are always based on members stories, client data and case studies, and are often developed with our working groups, so by sharing your story or becoming a working group member you can really help! Read our latest submissions

Public housing campaigning

All of HAAG's submissions to government include increasing public housing. Read more about some of our campaign work to increase, protect and improve public housing. 

Retirement Housing Campaigning

Read about our work in trying to improve legislation, regulation and enforcement to improve the lives of older people living in retirement housing - this includes residential parks, caravan parks and retirement villages.

Working Groups

HAAG facilitate various meetings where groups of like-minded members work together to form policy submissions, recommendations and inform services working with older people. The lobbying of HAAG working groups has successfully created changes in government policy. Join a working group!

Become a Member

Members are the backbone of all the work HAAG does. By becoming a member you'll receive regular updates on how to get involved, and be invited to be part of decision making, working groups, and campaigns. Membership is FREE, and its the best way to support and get involved with HAAG. Join HAAG here

Projects

HAAG is involved in many projects that seek to improve older peoples housing outcomes through better access, increased options and improved services. See all our projects and get involved

Media

HAAG values any media opportunity that raises awareness of housing issues. We have featured on national TV, have positions on local radio and have featured in various newspapers. We have also produced our own films. HAAG Clients and members are supported to tell their stories when media opportunities arise.

More About  HAAG

Housing for the Aged Action Group is a not for profit community group dedicated to improving housing outcomes for older people. As the only organisation of its kind in Australia and with over 40 years experience taking action, HAAG is the voice on housing for older people.

For more information on Campaigning, Policy and Research
Phone: 03 9654 7389 - Interpreters available
Email: haag@oldertenants.org.au