Campaigns
Do you think government needs to take more action to provide safe, secure and affordable housing? Do you want to take action on housing issues affecting older people? Do you have ideas about how housing services could better assist older people? Are you worried about the housing situation of the future? Join HAAG and get involved
‘I Just want secure, safe housing’ – Older renters living on the edge in Queensland
The national Ageing on the Edge Older Persons Homelessness Prevention Project is soon to release its report on the housing crisis facing a growing number of older people in Queensland. …
Posted in: News Updates, Older Women, Queensland
Inquiry into Homelessness
Shane, Leonie and Gemma talk about the inquiry into homelessness. You can make a submission into the inquiry here https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lsic-lc/inquiry/976 – submissions have been extended to March …
AirBnB: A Bleak House in Paradise
Airbnb has changed the global rental scene, by increasing prices and removing properties from long- term rental. Areas such as coastal New South Wales, Southern Queensland and Tasmania that attract tourism but also have large permanent renting populations are experiencing housing pressure as a result. The Northern Rivers region of NSW is one such place.… …
Posted in: Parity Articles, New South Wales
Save Public Housing
Fiona and Shane talk to three members of the Save Public Housing group – David Kelly, Kerrie Byrne and Clare Hanson – about the public housing redevelopments. Hear from tenants about what this renewal means for them, and what the implications for the redevelopments are for our public housing stock.You can find out more on… …
Posted in: Podcasts, Public Housing, Victoria
NASH News VI
NASH’s summer newsletter with a focus on older renters in Western Australia Read the Newsletter here …
Posted in: National Alliance of Seniors for Housing, Newsletters, Western Australia
Ageing on the Edge NSW Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
The Ageing on the Edge NSW Forum is a coali on of organisations working together towards housing justice for older people on low incomes.Based on widespread consulta on with older people and the community sector in NSW, the Forum has adopted and promotes policy recommendations that are critical to addressing the needs of older people… …
Posted in: Submissions, New South Wales
Quick guide to the Retirement Villages Act Review
The Victorian Government is currently reviewing the Retirement Villages Act and has published a 60-page Issues Paper about the review. If you live in a retirement village, this is a great time to let the government know what needs to change in your industry. …
Posted in: News Updates, Retirement Housing, Retirement Villages, Take Action
Quick guide to the Residential Tenancies Regulation Review
The Victorian Government is collecting feedback on the Residential Tenancies Regulations, and has published a draft set of regulations. If you live in rental housing, this is a great time to tell the government about your needs as an older tenant. …
Posted in: News Updates, Renter's rights, Take Action
Older persons housing session at the Victorian Homelessness Conference
HAAG was invited by the Council to Homeless Persons to co-ordinate an older persons homelessness session at the recent Victorian Homelessness Conference held on Monday 14 October. …
Posted in: News Updates, Victoria
Retirement Villages Act Review – residents meeting
The Retirement Villages Act is under review. We are holding a meeting of residents to discuss HAAG’s submission and assist people to make their own submission if they want to. When: Thursday 14 November 2019 from 10.00am-12.00 Where: HAAG office, Level 1 247-251 Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000 …
Posted in: Events, Retirement Housing, Retirement Housing Advice Service, Victoria
NASH News Issue V
The fifth NASH News focusses on Co-housing for Seniors, Residential Parks in South Australia, and the homeless “Grey Nomads”. Read the Newsletter Here …
Posted in: National Alliance of Seniors for Housing, Newsletters, South Australia
Morning tea: Improving Consumer Decision Making about retirement
Are you aged 50 years or older? Do you live in Victoria? Do you currently live in a Retirement Village? If so, you’re invited to an morning tea! …
Posted in: Events, Retirement Housing, Take Action, Victoria