Data shows that over the last ten years, housing circumstances for older people in Victoria have gotten worse. We need these measures to prevent more older people from experiencing homelessness.
Improving housing options and preventing homelessness for a growing number of older people at risk of or experiencing homelessness as they age will be discussed today when Ministers, housing experts and people with lived experience of the housing crisis come together at Victorian parliament.
Greens talk housing
28 Aug 2024
Shane talks to Gabrielle de Vietri, Greens spokesperson for housing
Launch of the report “Not rich enough, not poor enough: Older people falling through the housing assistance eligibility gap” followed by a discussion on solutions to address the needs of older people who are experiencing housing stress living in the private rental market but ineligible for Public or Community Housing.
Wednesday 16th October, 11am – 12:30pm Level 4, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
• Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University of Technology; • Dr Piret Veeroja, Swinburne University of Technology • Fiona York, Executive Officer HAAG • Emma Greenhalgh, CEO National Shelter • Lived experience speakers • Others TBC
Information session for older members of the LGBTIQA+ community members about experiences of housing stress and homelessness.
The session covers current housing trends, factors that place older LGBTIQA+ people at risk and how Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) can help to access safe, secure and affordable housing.
An independent, online information session about the retirement housing sector in Victoria. It can be complex to navigate, and this session helps people to understand the pros and cons of different housing types, including retirement villages, residential parks, lifestyle villages, rental villages, and independent living units. The session will also cover where you can go for assistance if you are a retirement housing resident who needs support, information or advice.
An information session on the Federal Government’s Care Finder program, which assists older people to access aged care services. The session covers eligibility, what services people can access through My Aged Care and what other service supports are available. This session is suitable for people 65+, who are eligible for aged care services but don’t know how to access these services and have limited support.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."