Housing for the Aged Action Group

We're talking to Tegan Haslam from Housing Older Women's Support Service.

Fiona speaks to Uncle Tim, via a Cantonese interpreter, about his experience living in one of the public housing towers which is due to be demolished. He gives his thoughts about how the information has been communicated with him and other residents, and the Government plans for the site.You can find out more about the Inquiry into the demolition of the 44 Public Housing Towers here: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/inquiries/publichousingtowers/hearings

Fiona and Liz hear from Dao and Thi, Vietnamese residents who live in one of the Richmond high rises scheduled to be demolished as part of the public housing renewal program. 

Shane and Fiona speak to regional workers Teresa and Anne about the work they do supporting older people to access housing in regional Victoria. This work is entirely funded by the Ian Rollo Currie Foundation. If you want to support the program head to www.oldertenants.org.au/donate or call HAAG on (03) 96547389

Shane and Fiona talk to Kerrie Byrne from Save Public Housing Collective

Shane talks to Patricia Sparrow, CEO of COTA Australia, about how the cost of living crisis is affecting older people and what COTA is calling for during the federal election campaign. Find out more about COTA's federal election statement here or check out HAAG's election resources on our website. 

Shane and Fiona talk to Nadia Harrison, the CEO of Mortgage Stress Victoria, about the impacts of mortgage stress on older people, what help is available, and what needs to change to make Australian mortgages fairer and more sustainable. 

Shane and Fiona speak to Allie about her role as care finder at HAAG. She explains how to access aged care and housing, and some of the barriers for older renters. 

Shane and Fiona talk about the upcoming Federal Election and what HAAG is asking of our Federal candidates. We conclude with ways that you can get involvedTo find out more go to https://www.oldertenants.org.au/federal-election-campaigning