Bendigo St - direct action responding to the housing crisis

11 Aug 2021
Fiona and Shane speak to Jasmine, a Kurdish film maker who is making a documentary about the Bendigo Street campaign, where a group of people moved into houses left empty after they were compulsarily acquired for a freeway project that didnt go ahead.  The conversation includes discussion on the long history of activism in the inner city suburb of Collingwood, and how "housing deprivation" impacts on the community.
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Submission to the Embedded Networks Review

Across sectors, much of the legislation and policies that are meant to monitor or regulate the services provided to older people living in retirement housing options do not offer clear or adequate protections or enforcements. Given this, HAAG is in support of the Panel’s vision to provide consumers of Embedded (electricity) Networks equal protections, market access and treatment to on-market customers.

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Submission to Inquiry into economic equity for Victorian women

We are encouraged to see the government’s interest in better understanding and addressing the economic inequalities that women experience. However, it is disappointing to note that focus of this inquiry on economic equity for women fails to include equal access to housing as a core issue, even though safe, affordable and adequate housing underpins all other aspects of life, in particular women’s economic independence and security.

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Using the masters tools to dismantle the masters house? Private industry as a solution to the housing crisis

28 Jul 2021
Fiona interviews Robert Pradolin, CEO of Housing all Australians, about the role of the private sector in addressing the housing crisis.  He talks about his awakening to the issues of homelessness, how "purpose" is just as important as "profit" in the private sector, and what his organisation is doing to make use of all the empty buildings in our cities to provide shelter for the homeless.Interviewing organisations like these is not what we ordinarily do on 3CR – we usually try to hear from people who do not usually get their voices heard on the radio - and would love to hear your thoughts.  Is there a role for private developers in providing affordable housing, or is this a fundamental contradiction?  Is it true that government is too slow to act, and we must turn to the private sector? Can we use the masters tools to dismantle the masters house?  Get in contact and tell us what you think haag@oldertenants.org.au or call (03) 9654 7389 to have your say 
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Having a rough run

Sue presented to our service with various different problems. She had a medical issue which was causing her to be in financial distress. Her car had recently been stolen and burnt and was also fighting with her insurance company to pay her out the cost of her car.

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Online General Meeting

19 Aug 2021

Given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and restrictionss, this meeting will be held online. We'll be discussing the Social Housing Regulation Review, our Participation Strategy, and our brand new online forum

Housing Support - Intake & Referral Worker

Submitted by Ruben on

We are seeking an enthusiastic housing support worker to join our intake and referral team at Home at Last. You will be providing over the phone and face to face information and referral to older people across Victoria. You will have high levels of empathy for older people in stressful housing situations and a professional manner with service providers. A component of this intake position includes managing referrals received via the My Aged Care service system.

Submission to The Victorian Social Housing Regulation Review: Background and Scoping Paper

Older women are a fast-growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness, as found by the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into homelessness, however the unique housing needs of older people are barely acknowledged in this consultation paper, or other related policy documents including the 10 Year Strategy. HAAG’s responses to the consultation questions reflect the needs of this vulnerable and largely silenced cohort.

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Renters Rights with Tenants Victoria

14 Jul 2021
Rental laws have changed in Victoria.  What does this mean for older renters?  What can you do if you get an eviction notice?  Is it illegal to have no heater in your house? What modifications can you make to your home?  This and more in our wide ranging interview with lawyer Georga Wootton from Tenants VictoriaTenants Victoria Advice Line:  (03) 9416 2577https://tenantsvic.org.au/
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Aged Care System Navigator Coordinator

Submitted by Ruben on

We are seeking applications for the role of Aged Care System Navigator (ASCN) Coordinator at 0.9 x EFT (nine day fortnight). The role is responsible for effective delivery of Housing for the Aged Action Group’s (HAAG) Aged Care System Navigator Trial. You will have an understanding of aged care services and the needs of older people, especially those with a lived experience of homelessness or housing stress.

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