Events

Seniors Festival Care Finder Info Session

21 Oct 2024

An information session on the Federal Government’s Care Finder program, which assists older people to access aged care services. The session covers eligibility, what services people can access through My Aged Care and what other service supports are available. This session is suitable for people 65+, who are eligible for aged care services but don’t know how to access these services and have limited support.

Monday 21st October, 1:30pm – 3pm
Level 1, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Afternoon tea provided.
Please RSVP here

This event is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival

Falling through the gaps: Older Peoples' Housing Options Forum

16 Oct 2024

Launch of the report “Not rich enough, not poor enough: Older people falling through the housing assistance eligibility gap” followed by a discussion on solutions to address the needs of older people who are experiencing housing stress living in the private rental market but ineligible for Public or Community Housing.

Wednesday 16th October, 11am – 12:30pm
Level 4, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

• Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University of Technology;
• Dr Piret Veeroja, Swinburne University of Technology
• Fiona York, Executive Officer HAAG
• Emma Greenhalgh, CEO National Shelter 
• Lived experience speakers
• Others TBC

Please RSVP here

Accessing Affordable Housing Info Session

9 Oct 2024

An information session on how older people experiencing housing stress can access long-term, affordable housing.

Wednesday 9th October, 2pm – 3:30pm
Level 1, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

RSVP here

Seniors Festival Retirement Housing Info Session

4 Oct 2024

An independent, online information session about the retirement housing sector in Victoria. It can be complex to navigate, and this session helps people to understand the pros and cons of different housing types, including retirement villages, residential parks, lifestyle villages, rental villages, and independent living units. The session will also cover where you can go for assistance if you are a retirement housing resident who needs support, information or advice.

Friday 4th October, 2pm – 3pm.
Online via Zoom

Please RSVP here

Seniors Festival LGBTQIA+ Older Peoples Housing Info Session

2 Oct 2024

Information session for older members of the LGBTIQA+ community members about experiences of housing stress and homelessness.

The session covers current housing trends, factors that place older LGBTIQA+ people at risk and how Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) can help to access safe, secure and affordable housing.

Wednesday 2nd October, 2pm - 3.30pm
Level 1, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Please RSVP here

Housing Security for Older Women

18 Sep 2024

Community information session on accessing affordable housing and navigating My Aged Care for older women and people, as part of Women's Health Week.
 

Older People's Housing Forum

11 Sep 2024

HAAG is hosting an event at Victorian Parliament on older people's housing issues.

August General Meeting

15 Aug 2024

Our regular August General Meeting with bonus soup served by staff.

Seawinds Carefinder Information Session

13 Aug 2024

Learn about the Care finder program and how it can assist you to remain independent at home. 

Our workers Moya and Hanh will be onsite to answer any questions you have about aged care.

Doncaster Accessing Affordable Housing Info Session

7 Aug 2024

Come to our information session on accessing affordable housing at the Doncaster Library as part of Homelessness Week. The session will cover current housing trends, risk factors for homelessness, and how HAAG’s services can provide support. The session is suitable for people aged 50+, who are on a government pension or low income, and are in private rental or under financial stress with mortgage payments.

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