Working Groups

HAAG working groups meet regularly to discuss solutions to the various housing issues facing older people. The meetings are a great platform to uncover ideas and make some new friends in the process.

All HAAG members are welcome to join a working group. Working groups inform our advocacy and our service delivery. Call our office on (03) 9654 7389 or email one of the working group convenors if you would like to find out what's involved.

More information about our working groups is below:

National Alliance of Seniors for Housing

NASH is a National Group that meets via zoom to coordinate campaigns for older peoples housing around the country. Find out more

Retirement Accommodation Action Group

Are you passionate about retirement housing reform? RAAG is actively campaigning for a better deal for residents of retirement villages, caravan parks, rental parks and Independent Living Units. Get involved with the campaign to establish a Retirement Housing Ombudsman and put a stop to excessive fees and unfair contracts. Find out more

LGBTI community reference group

The LGBTI reference group brings together older representatives from the LGBTI community to identify and address barriers and issues relating to accessing housing and homelessness services and maintaining secure and affordable housing. The group aims improve the ability for older LGBTI people to navigate the housing and homelessness system and avoid a housing crisis. For further information email ira.aggarwal@oldertenants.org.au

Cultural Diversity Reference Group

This is a group of culturally diverse older people who have an experience of housing stress or work with people who have experienced homelessness or housing stress.  The group contributes to relevant HAAG policies, builds awareness of HAAG in the community, reports specific information about the community’s needs to the group and advocates for community needs. The group meets monthly. For further information email ira.aggarwal@oldertenants.org.au.

Older Renters Working Group

A working group for older renters living in private rental, community or public housing, rooming houses or other types of rental accommodation.  The purpose of the group is to raise awareness of the issues for older renters and work towards reform that benefits and supports older people living in rental housing. The group meets once a month on a Monday online or in person. To get involved, email Shane.mcgrath@oldertenants.org.au  .

NSW Lived Experience Group

A working group for older people living in NSW, to help us inform the NSW government of local issues regarding housing and renting.   The group meets online, and is open to people living in NSW. To get involved, email Rebecca.cook@oldertenants.org.au.