Events

This discussion at MPavillion will address the questions of what factors have placed older women at risk of homelessness, and what can we do to help. It will unpack the issues and policies that have created this crisis and outline pathways for advocacy and action.

At every age we all should be able to live in affordable, stable and securing housing. Yet older women are one of the fastest growing population group experiencing insecure housing and homelessness.

As part of International Women’s Day, Dr Kathleen Brasher, Executive Officer Upper Hume Primary Care Partnership, will host a conversation that explores the drivers of insecure housing for older women and how we can ensure that women remain in stable, appropriate housing as they age.

With over 400,000 women over the age of 45 at risk of homelessness, the provision of affordable, long-term housing for women is vital to prevent even more older women from falling into homelessness. On the other hand, younger women are finding it more difficult to secure a foothold in the Australian dream of owning a home.

This situation has to change, and with the upcoming federal election, now is the time to understand the connection between housing and gender equality; and why without affordable, long-term housing, women will continue to lag behind.

Our first General Meeting the year will focus on HAAG's mobilisation for the federal election campaign 2022. We'll also discuss the latest from the Victorian Social Housing Regulation Review.