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Residential parks roundtable: summary report

In August 2022, the Residential Tenancies Commissioner and HAAG co-hosted a residential parks roundtable (the roundtable) to hear from residents in Victoria about their experiences of living in residential parks. Approximately 70 residents from residential parks across Victoria joined the meeting, which was co-chaired by the Commissioner and HAAG’s Executive Officer. Staff from HAAG, the Department of Justice and Community Safety, and the Office of the Commissioner for Senior Victorians assisted with note taking and facilitating breakout discussions.

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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/

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End of Year Volunteers Party

13 Dec 2022

Celebrating with all the HAAG volunteers our hard work and achievements over the year!
11am-1pm, Level 4, Ross House 247 Flinders Lane.

New census data shows housing crisis getting worse for older people

More Victorians than ever before are approaching and entering retirement without owning their home, according to analysis of the 2021 Census commissioned by Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) and undertaken by researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, Western Sydney University and Curtin University.

HAAG Annual Report 2021-22

Our Annual Report showcases the work of HAAG, broken down into our four pillars of Changing Lives by providing services, Changing the System through our advocacy, Honouring our Heritage through elevating the voices of older people, and Strengthening our Organisation through sound governance.

Read the 2021-22 Annual Report

Read the 2021-22 Audited Financial Statements

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.

"A Dog of an Act"

9 Nov 2022

Shane and Fiona talk to Lawrie Robertson, Residents of Retirement Villages Victoria, about the good and the bad of living in Retirement Villages, the issues with current laws, and what residents would like to see under a new Act.RRVV can be contacted via their website www.rrvv.org.au where you can join to become a member, receive information about retirement villages, including what to plan for if you are thinking of moving into one.

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Rally for Public and Social Housing Tenants

18 Nov 2022

Demanding to: Repair our Homes! Safety for all Residents! Mould is not OK! Justice and Human Rights for all! On the steps of Parliament House

Annual General Meeting 2022

18 Nov 2022

HAAG members and supporters are invited to join our AGM on Friday 18th November 11am-1:00pm. We will be discussing the upcoming Victorian State Election, recapping the year with the launch of the Annual Report, thanking Phyll for her years as Chairperson, and electing new committee members. This year also marks the 100th birthday celebration of HAAG founder Molly Hadfield, which we will celebrate by sharing member's memories and memorabilia.

Comment on the Exposure Draft of proposed amendments to the Retirement Villages Act

The draft of proposed amendments to the Retirement Villages Act bill fails to address many concerns raised by and on behalf of residents, in particular around management standards and fairer fees. The bill allows the most exploitative and predatory operators to continue to operate according to ‘churn’ business models where they are incentivised to maintain high turnover rates by systematically pressuring residents to leave once their exit fees reach their maximum value. The bill abandons the concept of a rights-based framework in favour of vague unenforceable ‘principles’. Overall, the bill simply fails to address serious public concerns about exploitative business practices in the retirement village industry, much less the concerns expressed by the many residents who have made submissions to this review.

Read the submission here