RAAG to riches

23 Jun 2021
Shane, Fiona and Pam talk about the Retirement Accommodation Action Group (RAAG) and some of their experiences in retirement housing, and how those experiences relate to the government's review of the Retirement Villages Act. The group is calling for an ombudsman so that these issues can be easily resolved
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New South Wales government handed down the State budget today. It was encouraging to see the additional investment to address rough sleeping in NSW with $57 million for Together Home program. However, it was disappointing to see the lack of investment on housing support for older people.

Our new outpost in NSW, meetings in Queensland, and plans for the next At Risk forum.

EMMA, 53 years old, moved to Victoria after being assaulted in Townsville, a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland. She was sharing accommodation but after the assault she decided to move to the Barwon Region where she is originally from. The assault impacted her life, and Emma developed fears to find new accommodation.

Our winter edition covers the Victorian Budget and 10 year housing strategy, our pilot project in Shepparton, Nomadland, along with all the goings on at HAAG.

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We are encouraged by the $2.9 billion investment to fast-track housing delivery by the Queensland government in yesterday’s state budget. This includes $1 billion set aside for Housing Investment Fund, a long-term fund that will drive new supply to support current and future housing need.

We are currently doing a mix of working from home and face-to-face work.  We are an “essential service” however the Ross House building is still closed to the public, and we have adjusted our service according to changing government guidelines.  See this post for more details.

Radiothon - Participate & Donate

2 Jun 2021
Fiona welcomes co-host Pam back to the airwaves and we talk about the importance of community radio to HAAG and our members.  We interview Lois Knight about her work in documenting the ways HAAG "elevates the voices of older people" and how important community radio is for that, and we chat about HAAG's first "hybrid" face to face and Zoom general meeting
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Regional Housing Support worker

The aim of this role is effective delivery of housing support in Shepparton/Hume and Goulburn Valley Region. Key areas of focus include: provision of information, referral and, where appropriate, initial assessment of housing needs; and, outreach housing support. This role involves considerable time on the road. It sits within HAAG Housing Support team working closely with other team members and the wider organisation but will largely operate independently building relationships and connecting with people and organisations in the region.

Regional Project Worker

The aim of this role is effective delivery of HAAG’s community engagement work in Shepparton/Hume and Goulburn Valley Regions. Key areas of focus include: empowering older people to make informed choices about their housing future by connecting with older people in their community and facilitating conversations about their housing circumstances and options; and, supporting sector capacity through professional education and network development. This role involves considerable time on the road.

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