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

Latest Campaign updates

Submission to the Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria

The 2026 summer fires have made an already precarious situation worse for HAAG's in the fire affected regions. Many of our clients were already at crisis point before the fires, placing them in a uniquely vulnerable position. They were renting poor quality housing on the outskirts of towns, or living in caravans and residential parks, without insulation or air conditioning, and without the financial buffer of contents or vehicle insurance. Several clients have lost their housing and all their possessions. The lack of housing in regional Victoria means many people have had to relocate, away from their support systems and communities.

Read our submission to the Inquiry here

Consultation on Stage 2 Activity Centres Program

The Stage 2 Activity Centres Program will drive significant new housing development across Melbourne’s tram and train corridors. However, without binding requirements for affordable and accessible housing, the program will overwhelmingly deliver market-rate housing that remains out of reach for the older people HAAG assists. HAAG is calling for dedicated public and community housing, and genuine affordability requirements to be mandated and enforced in all new housing developments.

Read our submission here

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.

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 people is important?

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 relation to minimum standards for construction. Considering the impact this framework would have on existing and future constructions, it is critical that people with lived experience or their representative advocacy bodies are part of the governance and advisory structures.

Read our submission here

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Our Submissions

We often make submissions to Government inquiries and reviews, for example, Parliamentary Inquiries and reviews of legislation. Our submissions are always based on members stories, client data and case studies, and are often developed with our working groups, so by sharing your story or becoming a working group member you can really help! Read our latest submissions

Public housing campaigning

All of HAAG's submissions to government include increasing public housing. Read more about some of our campaign work to increase, protect and improve public housing. 

Retirement Housing Campaigning

Read about our work in trying to improve legislation, regulation and enforcement to improve the lives of older people living in retirement housing - this includes residential parks, caravan parks and retirement villages.

Working Groups

HAAG facilitate various meetings where groups of like-minded members work together to form policy submissions, recommendations and inform services working with older people. The lobbying of HAAG working groups has successfully created changes in government policy. Join a working group!

Become a Member

Members are the backbone of all the work HAAG does. By becoming a member you'll receive regular updates on how to get involved, and be invited to be part of decision making, working groups, and campaigns. Membership is FREE, and its the best way to support and get involved with HAAG. Join HAAG here

Projects

HAAG is involved in many projects that seek to improve older peoples housing outcomes through better access, increased options and improved services. See all our projects and get involved

Media

HAAG values any media opportunity that raises awareness of housing issues. We have featured on national TV, have positions on local radio and have featured in various newspapers. We have also produced our own films. HAAG Clients and members are supported to tell their stories when media opportunities arise.

More About  HAAG

Housing for the Aged Action Group is a not for profit community group dedicated to improving housing outcomes for older people. As the only organisation of its kind in Australia and with over 40 years experience taking action, HAAG is the voice on housing for older people.

For more information on Campaigning, Policy and Research
Phone: 03 9654 7389 - Interpreters available
Email: haag@oldertenants.org.au