Retirement Housing Advice Service
New Renter Rights Service for Older Victorians Welcomed
Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) welcome the announcement by the Victorian Government of a suite of new renters’ rights service for older Victorians. The Older Persons Housing Rights Service will be assisting people aged 55 years and older to understand and exercise their rights as renters and residents of retirement villages and residential… …
Posted in: Media Releases, News Updates, Tenancy
Rental Village fined: hundreds of older people compensated for no kitchens
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has fined Ingenia Gardens over $1 million for failing to provide kitchens in rental units for hundreds of financially disadvantaged older people. HAAG first reported these breaches after hearing from many older residents who were unable to cook their own food in their units. Instead, Ingenia Gardens, their landlord, offered renters… …
Posted in: News Updates, Rental Villages
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, Campaigns, Tenancy, Victoria
From harassment to a happy home
Peter* was living in a caravan park in North Central Victoria. Neal*, the caravan park manager, had initiated a dispute when he discovered Peter, who was estranged from his family, didn’t have a will. Neal was worried about the difficult position the park would be in if a caravan owner died intestate – but rather… …
Posted in: Client Stories, Caravan Parks, Retirement Housing, North Central Victoria
HAAG’s Services Brochure
We all need secure and affordable housing to be safe and healthy as we age. That’s why we provide support for older people experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, advice for people in Retirement Housing, connect older people with Aged Care, and advocate for older people’s housing. Download our brochure about all the services we provide …
Posted in: Brochures, Care Finder, Tenancy
Tips for deciding about retirement village living Webinar
Buying into a retirement village is not only a personal decision, but also a financial one. Understanding your options is important. Join us for an informative conversation as we discuss the important factors to think about when considering retirement village living. From contracts and fees – such as entry, exit and maintenance – to everyday… …
Posted in: Events
Banyule Ageing Well Forum
HAAG will be a speaker at the Banyule Ageing Well Forum Friday 14th March 8.45am – 3.30pm at Level 4, 1 Flintoff Street Greensborough …
Posted in: Events, Community Education, Housing Support, Tenancy
Retirement Villages Act amendments infographic
Our position on the Retirement Villages Amedment Bill 2024 …
Posted in: Submissions, Campaigns
Retirement bill a step in right direction, but more needs to be done to protect residents
Housing for the Aged Action Group calls the government’s Retirement Villages Act Amendments Bill, released today after a five-year consultation period, a “mixed bag” that includes important improvements for residents but leaves some major areas of concern inadequately addressed. …
Posted in: Media Releases, Campaigns
Statement on appropriate regulation of Retirement Villages
A series of stories published by the ABC this week highlighted unfair fees, confusing contracts and poor treatment of residents living in retirement villages. Government must act now to protect retirement village residents from exploitation and eviction. …
Posted in: Media Releases, Campaigns
What’s going on in Residential Parks?
Shane and Fiona speak to Erin Turner, CEO of Consumer Policy Research Centre about their new research in partnership witht he Office of the Residential Tenancies Commissioner, focussing on residential parks.You can find out more and participate in the research by going to their website www.cprc.org.au …