HAAG is calling on the NSW Government to implement the recommendations of the Inquiry into Homelessness amongst Older People Aged Over 55 in NSW

1. Funding a specialist older person’s housing information and support service that comprises both an early intervention and crisis response, similar to the HAAG ‘Home at Last’ model in Victoria.
2. Lowering the priority age for social housing eligibility from 80 years as a matter of urgency.
3. Building 5,000 social and affordable homes per year for 10 years, at least 20% of which should be dedicated to older people.

Read our summary of the inquiry recommendations

There is real momentum for change to address homelessness and housing issues of older people in NSW. Our voices are powerful. People speaking out and asking decision makers for action can shift policy to improve housing outcomes for older people in the State.

We encourage you to contact your local State representative to request meetings to talk about homelessness and housing issues of older people. Local members are interested in local concerns and with the right information, encouragement and clear recommendations, you can be a champion for older people and their housing issues.

Read our Advocacy Toolkit