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Peter and Anna's Story

As part of HAAG's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) education, this film is part of a collection that highlights some different circumstances that can lead to housing crisis, and the impact the right solution has on people's lives.

Peter and Anna are hard working older people who have rented since coming to Australia. They, like so many others, suffer the consequences of a rental system that favours the rights of landlords. This is their story.

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ABC's 'You Can't Ask That' focusses on people experiencing homelessness

"You Can't Ask That asks homeless people the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask" - this episode includes input from clients and HAAG staff.

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Remembering Carmel- 3CR Podcast

HAAG's tenancy worker talks to Jeff Fiedler and April Bragg about the inspiring life of Carmel McMennemin, a longtime member of HAAG who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. This show celebrates her memory and the values she spent her life fighting for. 

http://www.3cr.org.au/haag/episode-201703221800/remembering-carmel

HAAG Worker Honoured as Local Hero at Street Smart Event

HAAG worker April Bragg been nominated for a Local Hero award through StreetSmart. You can read more about StreetSmart Australia and how you can support their good work here http://streetsmartaustralia.org/

 

Parliamentary Enquiry into Retirement Housing- An important step in the process of reform

We are currently at a crucial time when it comes to policies and law reform surrounding retirement housing.

HAAG has been working with Consumer Action Law Centre (CALC), Council on the Ageing (COTA), Residents of Retirement Villages Victoria (RRVV) and Justice Connect for a couple of years now to push forward much needed reform in the retirement housing sector.

Along with the work undertaken over many years by HAAG’s Caravan and Residential Parks and Villages (CARPAV) and ILU working groups, and the lobbying undertaken by many of HAAGs members, a parliamentary inquiry into retirement housing was achieved.

New study reveals the pitfalls of renting in Australia

A detailed new survey of Australian renters has confirmed what HAAG has always said – that the private rental market lacks security and that tenants put up with substandard conditions for fear of eviction if they complain. As the Andrews government considers its options for the ongoing Residential Tenancies Act review, we hope they will take this on amid the growing evidence that we need to radically revamp rental laws to make sure that everyone can enjoy a safe and secure home.

Shane McGrath, HAAGs Tenancy worker spoke on ABC 774 on 2nd March regarding long-term leases. A summary of HAAGs position on the issue is below:

  • Longer leases are one important step to improve security of tenure for older renters and it’s encouraging that the government is working on this
  • Longer leases in themselves do not improve security of tenure, so it’s important to see the details of the plan before we get too excited
  • We continue to call on the government to abolish no-reason notices to vacate and build more public housing to provide real improvements in security of tenure for older renters

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Federal Government Plans to Axe Housing Fund

Thursday 16th February 2017

Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) is appalled at reports that the Turnbull government plans to axe the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) in the May 2017 budget. This agreement between Federal and State governments provides the only Commonwealth funding for housing and homelessness services...

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