Home at Last- Older persons' housing information and support service.
Phone 1300 765 178
Home at Last (HAL) understands that everyones situation is unique. Some people are in housing crisis, others just want some information to prepare for retirement years. HALs multi-faceted housing service can help any older person towards a housing solution.
Information & Referral (intake)
The first contact point for older people with a housing query or problem, HAL intake workers help clients understand the housing system, housing options and services available to them. Referrals can be made to housing, health and aged care services to ensure integrated support is in place.
Outreach Housing Support
HALs Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) service provides a flexible package of assistance to older people who wish to find secure, affordable, age-appropriate housing. This can include assistance with housing applications, moving and referrals to local aged care and health supports.
Private Tenancy Information & Advocacy
HALs tenancy support service helps clients understand their rights as a tenant, negotiate with agents or landlords and take action to solve housing problems.
Retirement Housing Information & Advocacy
HAL provides specialist information and support to people who are interested in, or live in, retirement housing. This includes lower cost retirement villages, residential parks and rental villages.
Home at Last is a service provided by Housing for the Aged Action Group. Inc. HAAG works towards the introduction of policies and laws which provide long term secure and affordable housing tenure. Older people are encouraged to join HAAG and help achieve these aims.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."