16th November 2015 Ralph Hampson - The Converstation
Ralph Hampson, Senior Lecturer, Health and Aging at the University of Melbourne, talks about the 'Grey Tsunami' and the importance of the input of older people in the development of services and policy that effect them.
Power in a union
28 Oct 2015
Spike from the Homeless Persons Union of Victoria talk's to Shane from HAAG about the union's history and activities, and how services like HAAG's Home At Last can work better with homeless people. As always, if you are a Victorian over 55 and you'd like to talk to someone about your housing situation, please give us a call on 1300 765 178.
Tune in to Radio 3CR (855 AM) every 3rd Wednesday morning between 9.00 am and 10.00 am to hear HAAG workers speak with presenters on urban environment, federal and state government services and local campaigns.
On Thursday 17th September HAAG’s Home at Last service won a major award for Excellence in Ending Homelessness Amongst Older People...
VCAT - a landlord's tribunal?
26 Aug 2015
Shane from HAAG and Steph from West Heidelberg discuss the Residential Tenancies list at VCAT - the tribunal that makes decisions about Victorian tenancy disputes. Should you go to VCAT, and if so, what should you know first? And in light of the current Victorian government review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what are the big structural problems with VCAT and what changes would benefit tenants?
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."