HAAG submission for the Inquiry into Retirement Housing

June 2016

This submission is a response by Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) to the inquiry into the retirement housing sector. 

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Our Leaders Must Address Some Home Truths On Homelessness

By Jenny Smith- CEO of the Council to Homeless Persons. The Huffington Post 28 June 2016

"It’s now up to all political parties to ensure housing affordability is a top-tier federal election issue."

Winter June 2016

Newsletter June Winter 2016 Older Tenants' Voice

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The Launch of Independent Voices

26 Jul 2016

HAAG hosted the launch of our new report on the 26th July at the Multicultural Hub on Elizabeth St in the city. We had a good attendance of about 40 people.

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Elder abuse: a hidden housing issue

22 Jun 2016
Shane talks to new HAAG co-manager Fiona about her vision and goals for the organisation. They also discuss the recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, including the ways elder abuse can affect older people's housing, as well as resources and contacts for people experiencing elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, please contact Seniors Rights Victoria for advice and support.
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Greens want national standards to protect renters from 'horror stories'

By Adam Morton. The Sydney Morning Herald 19 June 2016

The Greens want to have  a new national standards to protect renter's rights...... 

Older People and Housing

A HAAG fact sheet on the inapropriateness of Private Rental for older pensioners...

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Melbourne homeless survey StreetCount finds rough sleepers up 74 per cent in two years

By Patrick Wright. ABC News 9 June 2016

A homeless survey showed that the number of people sleeping rough on Melbourne CBD has increased 74% in two years.......

Working Group/ Interest Form 2016

Are you interested in getting actively involved in the only specialist older persons housing organsiaton in Australia? There are various ways you can do this...

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Residential Tenancies Act review: Rent, bonds and other charges Issues Paper

April 2016

This submission is a response by Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) to the ‘Rents, bonds and other charges’ issues paper forming a part of the review of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

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