David was camping with his dog Timmy on the Murray River near Cobram. He had been on the priority housing waiting list for 5 years. David said he had contacted a crisis housing access point several times but he was told there was no housing.

He’d heard about a Housing Information session organized by HAAG at the Cobram Community Centre in February, and decided to come along!

Barack Beacon residents are fighting to stop the demolition of their housing in Port Melbourne. We look at the residents problems with the proposed demolition, and what they are doing to create a better solution for everyone.

A fixed rental price must be advertised at the time a property is put up for rent. This advertised rate would act as a ceiling. Older people are already struggling to find affordable housing in an extremely competitive housing market. They are unlikely to be able to bid higher on properties on a limited income.

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Elder Rights Now

24 May 2023
Fiona and Shane talk to Sue Perini from Elder Rights Advocacy about aged care services, both in-home and residential. What issues are the most common, how can people get help, and what needs to change to ensure older people can live with dignity both at home and in care? 
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The Victorian Government’s efforts to address homelessness among older people, particularly women, are welcome, but more needs to be done.

8 Aug 2023

Join our information session for older LGBTIQA+ community members about the experiences of housing stress and homelessness for older LGBTIQA+ people at Fitzroy Library as part of Homelessness Week!

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7 Aug 2023

We are presenting an information session on accessing affordable housing at the Kew Library as part of Homelessness Week. The session will cover current housing trends, risk factors for homelessness, and how HAAG’s services can provide support.

12 Jul 2023

Are you skipping meals so you can afford your rent? Do you worry about your housing and how you can make ends meet? If this is you or someone you know, come along to this information session at Broadmeadows library on how people aged 50+ can access affordable housing.  

2 Jun 2023

Are you skipping meals so you can afford your rent? Do you worry about your housing and how you can make ends meet? If this is you or someone you know, come along to our Rosebud information session on how people, aged 50+ can access affordable housing.  
 

16 May 2023

Rebecca was invited by Melton City Council to deliver a Loud, Proud and Housed session at Melton Library and Learning Hub for IDAHOBIT day.

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