| Housing For The Aged Action Group

HAAG State Election Strategy 2018

In November 2018, Victorians go to the polls. An election provides the opportunity to show leadership about the issues that matter.We know that housing for older people has become a significant problem that needs to be addressed urgently by the Victorian State Government.

Home and Housed 2nd Edition 2018

Home and Housed is an annual HAAG newsletter detailing our service data, case studies, service model and analysis of housing trends. Through early intervention and prevention, Home at Last assisted 1081 older people who were at risk of homelessness in the 2017-2018 Financial Year. This included our small outreach team housing 130 people, even in the tough conditions (halting of public housing offers) created by the Victorian Housing Renewal Program. We want to share this great achievement with our members and anyone else who is interested in how the Home at Last model works.

Read Home and Housed 2nd Edition here

Retiring into Poverty- A National Plan for Change Report

Older single women are the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness and most of them have never been homeless before. This paper identifies the underlying systemic and compounding causes of older women’s homelessness, examines the devastating impact of gendered economic inequality and the key policy areas that require attention.

Rental Reforms a Win for Older Residents

Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) has welcomed proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (RTA) that bring stronger protection for older renters in caravan park and residential parks. In recent years, hundreds of home owners across Victoria who thought they had security in retirement have found themselves suddenly facing homelessness as developers closed the parks in which they lived. Under the proposed reforms, residents will be able to access compensation if their parks close down and they are forced to move.

Bosnian Plain Language Flyer

Plain Language flyer in Bosnian explaining the Home at Last service.

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HAAG & the LGBTI community - Homelessness Week Video

During Homelessness Week 2018 Fiona York talked with Lisa Tribuzio, North Metro Diversity Advisor, North Metro Sector Development team about HAAG's engagement with LGBTI communities

Housing Support Worker- Outreach

Submitted by Gemma on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 03:20

Join our small team of housing support workers in a unique specialist service that achieves real outcomes for older people at risk of homelessness. Our community-based organization is in the heart of the city and works with a diverse range of older people working towards housing justice and long-term secure housing outcomes for people aged 50+. Attractive conditions and salary packaging available.

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Homelessness Week 2018 Infographics- Older Poeple and Homelessness

Public Housing Redevelopments Impact Older Persons' Health and Wellbeing

This article looks at the impact of the Victorian Government's Public Housing Redevelopment Program on older people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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