Welcome to Housing for the Aged Action Group Inc - HAAG

Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) assists older private renters, holds regular general meetings, has an annual statewide forum, visits country regions of Victoria, conducts research, runs campaigns, and meets with government representatives on critical housing issues for older people.

There are 4 main services offered:

  • Housing Options
  • Private Renters Assistance
  • Outreach Care & Housing
  • Retirement Housing Advice and Support

To read more about our services click >> here

Melbourne musicians breathed life into the incredible songs of Townes Van Zandt.

Artist Les Thomas nominated Housing for the Aged Action Group to receive proceeds from A Tribute to Townes Van Zandt held on Saturday 12 November at the Empress Hotel, Fitzroy North "after researching organisations that are doing great work in address housing and homelessness issues". The night featured solo artists and a full band.

Les Thomas was delighted to present HAAG with a cheque made out to the value of $500.00. He is pictured here presenting the cheque to Ena and Nini of HAAG.

Our thanks are extended to Les and fellow artists.


Ageing on the edge - the housing journey of three older renters


A short film about the stories of older renters
in Melbourne who achieved affordable and sustainable housing outcomes through the Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) program.

This video was launched at the HAAG forum Ageing on the Edge: Older Australians at risk of homelessness on Thursday 30 June 2011.

Click >here to go to the video page and a link to the video "Ageing on the edge"
You will be moved to hear of the impact a safe and affordable housing option has had on the lives and the health of these older Australians. Film produced by Bentwheel Productions.

Mary (Molly) Hadfield OAM inspires our struggle to ensure the right of all Victorians to a decent home.

Molly was a founding member of HAAG 28 years ago. Her Medal of the Order (OAM) was granted on Australia Day 2006 for Community Service for Aged Care, Health & Youth.



Hanover and Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) are undertaking research examining the impact of gender and location on housing crisis and homelessness for older Victorians. The research has been generously funded by the Mercy Foundation (NSW).

Working across all Victorian DHS regions,the project will examine the similarities and differences in service responses to older men and women experiencing housing crisis and homelessness across metropolitan and rural areas. The researchers are looking for the input of men and women aged over 55 who have recently experienced housing crisis or homelessness, as well as homelessness and mainstream service providers who respond to this population.

Please find attached information about the project and how agencies and clients can get involved.

Click > here to download information of the research(162 KB) (Opens in a new window)

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