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
Link between safe housing and elder abuse recognized in National Plan
HAAG welcomes the recognition that housing insecurity places older people at increased risk of abuse and mistreatment. To reduce this risk, it is essential that older people can access secure and genuinely affordable housing. Recognising this in the broader social context of this plan is a positive step towards addressing and preventing elder abuse. …
Posted in: News Updates, Elder Rights, Federal Campaigns
Heritage and Public Housing
We hear an interview by Danielle from the Save Public Housing Collective speaking to Dr Rachel Iampolski, and Urban geographer who has pursued a heritage listing of some of the 44 public housing estates. …
Posted in: Podcasts, Public Housing, Victoria
Call out for Housing Champions!
Are you passionate about improving housing for older people in Victoria?Do you have a personal story about housing insecurity or homelessness – either your own or of someone you know – that you’re willing to share?Are you keen to talk to your community, politicians, election candidates (and even the media) about why housing for older… …
Posted in: News Updates, Take Action, Victoria
Submission to Streamlining and Modernising the National Construction Code consultation
The lack of consistency across States and Territories, especially in relation to adoption of Liveable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) creates inequitable housing outcomes for people who need accessible housing including older people. Therefore, as part of streamlining the code, it is imperative that there are mandates introduced through the NCC to ensure national consistency in… …
Posted in: Submissions, Accessibility, Federal Campaigns
Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments
People living in apartments and multi-unit dwellings, particularly renters, continue to face numerous barriers to accessing renewable and affordable electricity. As a result, they are unable to share the financial and health benefits, and those most in need of lower cost electricity are least able to obtain it. Without targeted action, Victoria’s energy transition risks… …
Posted in: Submissions, Climate, Victoria
TARTs with heart – Retirement and Tenancy issues for older people
Fiona talks to Liz and Sally about their work in the Tenancy and Retirement team – affectionally known as TARTs – involving wrap around support for older people living in private rental, retirement villages, residential parks, caravan parks and rental villages. To call the service, 03 96547389 option 2 www.oldertenants.org.au/retirement …
Posted in: Podcasts, Retiremement Accomodation Action Group, Renter's rights, Retirement Housing, Retirement Housing Advice Service, Tenancy, Victoria
Submission on the Transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program to the Support at Home Program
The new Support at Home program, implemented in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, aims to ensure ‘a simpler and more equitable system for older people that helps them to stay at home for longer’. While HAAG supports this vision, we hold grave concerns about whether the implementation of the… …
Posted in: Submissions, Aged care, Federal Campaigns
Older Persons High Rise Redevelopment
Fiona and Liz talk about the redevelopment of seven older persons public housing high rise towers, and what this means for tenants and the future of older peoples public housing in Victoria. …
Posted in: Podcasts, Public Housing, Victoria
Joint statement on the redevelopment of seven public housing towers dedicated to older Victorians
A joint statement by Housing for the Aged Action Group, Council to Homeless Persons, Council on the Ageing Victoria, Elder Rights Advocacy, Tenants Victoria, Victorian Public Tenants Association and Victorian Council of Social Services regarding the redevelopment of older persons high rises. …
Posted in: Joint Statements, News Updates, Public Housing, Victoria
Federal Pre Budget Submission 2026
As an organisation that delivers housing and related support services to older people experiencing homelessness and housing stress, we see first-hand how the unequal housing system impacts on the health and wellbeing of older people. We support policies that reduce inequality, strengthen economic security, and ensure all people have access to safe, decent and affordable… …
Posted in: Submissions, Federal Campaigns
Statement on plans to redevelop seven Older Person’s Public Housing Towers
Melbourne, January: Government must expand older persons’ public housing and support older residents, says Housing for the Aged Action Group. The Victorian Government has announced the redevelopment of another seven public housing towers across inner Melbourne, all of which are Older Person’s High Rises and home to residents who are over 55 years old. Relocation… …
Posted in: News Updates, Public Housing, Victoria
Submission to the Inquiry into Capital Gains Tax Discount
HAAG is concerned that the current Capital Gains Tax discount settings are contributing to widening inequality, worsening housing affordability, and undermining Australia’s long-term social and economic wellbeing. We believe significant reform is necessary. Read our submission here …
Posted in: Submissions, Federal Campaigns