Events

Women in Super Roadshow: The Housing Crisis Facing Australian Women

10 Nov 2020

Older women were already the fastest growing cohort of the homeless before COVID struck. There is now a very real concern that many will never work again. This has not been helped by a significant lack of explicit policy measures in the recent budget to invest in sectors employing women and those over 50.

Coolah Home Base: Building on Uncertain Foundations

28 Oct 2020

Out of the Closet, Out of Options: Older LGBTI people at risk of homelessness

16 Sep 2020

Over 100 people attended the online launch two reports on LGBTI older people, housing and homelessness in Victoria. Watch the presentation here!

Zoom General Meeting

20 Aug 2020

Our winter general meeting will discuss how people are dealing with the challenges they face during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the pandemic, the meeting will not take place in person as usual. Instead we invite you to join us on Zoom using your telephone, tablet or computer.

At Risk: Older women facing homelessness in Australia

4 Aug 2020

You are invited to the launch of two reports:

“At Risk: understanding the population size and demographics of older women at risk of homelessness in Australia”, commissioned by Social Ventures Australia, written by Dr Debbie Faulkner and Laurence Lester, University of Adelaide

“Older women in the private rental sector: unaffordable, substandard and insecure housing” by Dr Emma Power, Western Sydney University.

This event will be held on Zoom - Please Register and you will be emailed a link to access the meeting on the day prior to the event.

Brief presentations will be followed by Q&A.

3CR Station Appeal

30 Jun 2020

Help keep our beloved Community Radio Station online, on-point, and on the airwaves.

Warm, Safe Home Forum

18 Jun 2020

This online panel discussion will allow local service providers to respond to an elder abuse case study informed by the current Covid-19 pandemic

Stir a Cuppa for Seniors

15 Jun 2020

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join Seniors Rights Victoria for a cuppa and be part of the campaign to end elder abuse

May General Meeting

21 May 2020

Join our first ever online General Meeting! To keep people safe during coronavirus we won't be meeting at Ross House as usual, but you can phone in from the comfort of your own home.

POSTPONED: Affordable Housing Options for Ages 50+, Sunbury

23 Apr 2020

This Event has been postponed due to Corona Virus.

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