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HAAG & the LGBTI community - Homelessness Week Video

During Homelessness Week 2018 Fiona York talked with Lisa Tribuzio, North Metro Diversity Advisor, North Metro Sector Development team about HAAG's engagement with LGBTI communities

Housing Support Worker- Outreach

Submitted by Gemma on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 03:20

Join our small team of housing support workers in a unique specialist service that achieves real outcomes for older people at risk of homelessness. Our community-based organization is in the heart of the city and works with a diverse range of older people working towards housing justice and long-term secure housing outcomes for people aged 50+. Attractive conditions and salary packaging available.

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Homelessness Week 2018 Infographics- Older Poeple and Homelessness

Public Housing Redevelopments Impact Older Persons' Health and Wellbeing

This article looks at the impact of the Victorian Government's Public Housing Redevelopment Program on older people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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Independent Living Units: Underfunded and Misunderstood

A summary of the changing Independent Living Unit sector, written by one of HAAG's retirement housing workers Fiona Waters

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Ageing on the Edge Older Person's Homeless Prevention Project

The Ageing on the Edge Older Persons Homelessness Prevention Project is a partnership between Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) and the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning (CHURP). Funded over five years by The Wicking Trust and with principal project leads Jeff Fiedler (HAAG) and Dr Debbie Faulkner (CHURP), the project is addressing the rapidly increasing problem facing large numbers of older people, the majority women, at risk of homelessness in Australia.

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HAAG members on homelessness and housing stress

25 Jul 2018

Shane talks to HAAG members Maryanne and Jane about their experiences of private rental, homelessness and homelessness services, and what needs to change for older renters. Plus news about older people's housing issues. As mentioned during the show, if you're dealing with Centrelink and want some support or advice you can contact the Australian Unemployed Workers Union or Social Security Rights Victoria.

Listen in on 3cr.org.au

Kim's Story - elder abuse and housing (Cantonese, English subtitles)

A case study from one of our Home at Last clients, presented at the Elder Abuse conference in Melbourne 2017. Kim's story explains the difficulty that non-English speaking clients can have in accessing services, and how important bilingual workers are for older people to access information. A great story of a partnership between many agencies that resulted in a successful housing income for Kim, who was experiencing elder abuse and homeless for some years.