HAAG is an organisation supporting older people who are directly experiencing the real-world effects of Australia’s housing affordability crisis. We reject and condemn attempts to blame this crisis on migrants and migration.
The summer edition of Older Tenants Voice covers all the news from our community events, Parliamentary Inquiries, rental law reforms, cinematic launch of the film Careless, and much more.
Shane and Fiona speak to Lynn and Aradia about our recent Canberra trip, launching the report Priced Out and Run Down: Older Australians in unaffordable and poor condition housing. They speak about their experiences as older renters, and what they thought of meeting politicians in Canberra.
Bev, a 59-year-old woman, had been living in a cottage in Murrindindi but had to move out due to the property being sold. Our regional support worker met Bev at the local library to complete a housing application.
Fred*, a 69 year old man, was referred to us from a homeless service as he had fallen into serious rent arrears and was at risk of becoming homeless. Fred had spent all his superannuation on palliative care and other medical expenses for his wife, and when she died he could no longer afford the rent.
Peter* was living in a caravan park in North Central Victoria. Neal*, the caravan park manager, had initiated a dispute when he discovered Peter, who was estranged from his family, didn’t have a will.
A declining number of over 55s own their own homes, increasing the risk of homelessness. In North Central Victoria, HAAG’s regional team is intervening early to provide support. Article by Jane Stanley published in the November 2025 edition of Parity
In March 2024, 84-year-old Daryl attended Cobram Community House alongside his daughter and son-in-law, seeking advice regarding his housing. Daryl had been privately renting a farmhouse for the past 25 years. However, he was approached by the landlord who informed him that the property has been sold to the landlord’s grandson and Daryl would need to find somewhere else to live.
Shane talks to Noel Lim, CEO of Anika Legal, about their recently released report 'Unrepresented: Improving VCAT and RDRV for self-represented litigants'.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."