The Home at Last Service has been in operation since June 2012 as an Innovations Action Project (IAP) as part of the Victorian Government’s Homelessness Action Plan. Over the two years of the project Home at Last has become widely integrated into the housing, homelessness, health and aged care service systems across Victoria. This report outlines recommendations to extend the service as part of an older persons homelessness prevention strategy for Victoria.
By Dr. Maree Petersen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland. Older people’s homelessness is distinctive. Presented at the HAAG 'Surviving or Thriving?'
April Bragg and Marc Westley discuss current housing issues for over 55 people and the challenges ahead for older people in trying to secure safe. affordable and appropriate housing
Prepared by Jeff Fiedler, Manager, Education & Housing Advice
The Commonwealth Government needs to develop a strategic plan to address the current and future housing needs of older people on low incomes.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."
