The Seniors News, January 2015, had the following article "Older renters left to flounder, Senate told". The article reported on the Senate's inquiry into affordable housing and mentions a submission made by HAAG.
Morning and afternoon tea was served in Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat for seniors interested in learning about thier rights. Workers attended from Home at Last, Seniors Information (COTA) Victoria, Victoria Legal Aid, Consumer Affairs Victoria and the Bendigo Positive Ageing Committee
Victoria’s house price boom and tight rental market are pushing people to the margins, but many have found solace in one of the hundreds of caravan parks around the state. And they have no intention of leaving, reports Kate Stanton.
A growing number of single older women are living in straitened circumstances and the situation is only likely to get worse, writes Caroline Zielinksi.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."