Raise the Roof Podcasts
HAAGs radio show Raise the Roof airs at 5:30pm every second Wednesday 3CR Community Radio 855AM. The show explores the latest in housing issues, older people and tenants rights.
United we Stand: forty years of co-operative housing
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Fiona and Shane talk to Janet, Mea and Peter from United Housing co-op on their 40th anniversary. We discuss the history of co-operative movements and the importance of partipatory tenant-led housing, how things have changed and what the future might hold for this important housng type.
Techno Park rave
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Shane talks to Helen, a resident of the Techno Park neighbourhood in Williamstown who are currently battling Hobson's Bay Council for the right to stay in their homes. We talk about the situation, the residents' campaign to stay, and the broader housing crisis for older women. You can sign the petition to support Techno Park residents here, or follow their Facebook page here.
The Legacy of Victoria's Seniors Commissioner
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Fiona speaks to Gerard Mansour about his ten years as Victoria's Commissioner for Seniors and what he learnt from listening to the views and perspectives of 47000 older Victorians. We discuss the importance of Commissioner roles in raising the visibility of groups who are often invisible and ignored. and how having good housing contributes to "Ageing well".
Raising Older People's Voices
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Shane and Fiona speak to Rebecca Cook, HAAG's early intervention and community engagement worker, about how we raise the voices of older people in our community education and advocacy work. She talks about our working groups, and a new project to collect older women's housing histories,. Shane and Fiona then go on to talk about our plans for Canberra during Homelessness Week.
Elder Rights Now
Wednesday, May 24, 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?
Budging the Budget with National Shelter
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Fiona and Shane speak to Emma Greenhalgh about the Federal Budget and what it means for people in low income and in housing stress.
Disability discrimination and housing justice
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Shane talks to Kerry, a solicitor and community legal education coordinator from the Disability Discrimination Legal Service. Many people develop disabilities as they age, and this can seriously affect their access to housing as well as other aspects of their lives. What rights and options do disabled people have to protect themselves from discrimination? You can call DDLS on (03) 9654 8644. You can contact HAAG on (03) 9654 7389.
The Lived Experience of voting out the Liberal Party in NSW
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Shane and Fiona talk to Dini Liyananrchchi about the NSW State Election, where the ALP is now in minority government, and what it means for older people's housing issues. We start the show with a recording from our forum held in February, where Michelle Cook, a member of HAAG's NSW Lived Experience Advisory Group tells her personal story of housing stress and homelessness.
There has to be a fight
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Jorge Jorquera from Maribyrnong Council talks to Shane and Fiona about gentrification and rising housing costs in the inner west. We talk about how development is reshaping Footscray, including the old and new hospital sites.
International Women's Day Special - Older women's homelessness
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
On International Womens Day we are focussing on older women and homelessness.Fiona speaks to Diana, Jen Jen and Priscilla - all older women who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity. They talk about their experiences and what they would like Government to do about it.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."