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Protecting Older Tenants during - and after - the COVID-19 Pandemic

Older people are particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus.  They need safe and affordable housing so they can practice physical distancing, quarantine and self-isolation as required. HAAG welcomes the government’s announcement about new protections for renters in the context of the pandemic, but outlines further measures that must be taken to protect older renters, during, and after the pandemic.

Update: HAAG's Services

We are working off-site and have cancelled all face-to-face meetings and services. We are still available and working to protect all vulnerable older clients.

Protecting Older Tenants during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Briefing

Older people are particularly vulnerable to the COVID19 virus.  They need safe and affordable housing so they can practice physical distancing, quarantine and self-isolation as required. This briefing presents some of the missing pieces in the puzzle of protecting older Victorians.

Coronavirus and Retirement Housing - Residents questions anwered

Many retirement village residents have questions about their rights in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, so we put this factsheet together to answer some of the most common ones.

Update: HAAG's services

We are working off-site and are limiting face to face contact

Open Hotels for Hidden Homeless, say HAAG

Tourist accommodation should be opened up for the “hidden homeless” who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

End Evictions to Protect Older Renters

“No Victorian should lose their home during this pandemic, or because of it,” said HAAG's Chair, Phyll Williams.  “Older people are the fastest-growing segment of the private rental market, and the most vulnerable to the coronavirus.  The government must ensure that renters aren’t put on the street, where they will be completely unable to take any social-distancing or self-isolation measures.”

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