Early intervention to prevent homelessness for older people training video

The video includes recent data on the prevalence of homelessness for older people, what to look out for and when to refer to our Assistance with Care and Housing program.  

If an assessor sees an older person who is living in private rental, they are likely to be at risk. Being single and female increases their risk. By linking them with a support service like the ACH program we can prevent people from falling into a housing crisis.

Essential Services Commission seeks feedback on Embedded Electricity Networks

All at sea - navigating the aged care system with Susan and Margaret

28 Aug 2019
Fiona & Pam chat to Susan and Margaret, two of our volunteers, about how they can help people to navigate the aged care system, including how to access home care and how to register on the My Aged Care portal.  We also discuss other ways to get involved with HAAG including the working groups and General meetings, and the benefits of becoming a member.
Listen in on 3cr.org.au

St Antonois senior club Aged Care Information Session

18 Aug 2019

On Sunday 18th of August Hoda Nahal visited the St Antonois senior club - Thomastown libarary in Thomastown  to deliver information about aged care  in Arabic. 20 people attended the session. The focus of the information session was on how to access the aged care, the types of services that are available to them and the role of the navigators

They also encouraged the participants to check the agencies well before they choose which one they will use in the future  

"One Rent Increase from Disaster" - Older renters living on the edge in Western Australia

The Ageing on the Edge Project reports on the situation facing older renters in Western Australia, and what can be done about it.

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Photos from the launch

Read Liz Lennons speech from the launch

Elder Abuse and Housing

14 Aug 2019
Shane and Fiona talk to Rebecca Edwards, principal lawyer at Seniors Rights Victoria about elder abuse, what to look out for and how older people can protect themselves.  We also discuss how elder abuse can lead to housing insecurity.
Listen in on 3cr.org.au

"One Rent Increase from Disaster" - Report Release, Western Australia

15 Aug 2019

On Thursday 15 August 2019 the national Ageing on the Edge Older Persons Homelessness Prevention Project is releasing its summary report on the housing crisis facing a growing number of older people in Western Australia.

Produced in collaboration with Council on the Ageing WA and a Reference Group of key WA agencies and individuals, the report highlights the rapidly growing problems facing many older people in WA. The report also identifies solutions to address the vital housing and service responses needed to help older people in WA who are struggling in poverty, hardship and at constant risk of homelessness.

HAAG August General Meeting

7 Aug 2019

HAAG Meeting - Winter Warmer

HAAG members and supporters are invited to our August general meeting, for soup and a chat!

11 am Thursday 22 August 2019

Hayden Raysmith Room

Level 4, Ross House

247 Flinders Lane

CALL 96547389 to RSVP or email HAAG@oldertenants.org.au

Home & Housed 2019

Home & Housed is our annual publication looking back at the people we’ve housed, the data we’ve collected and the things we’ve learned.

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