Good report released today from The Greens on public housing in Melbourne. Their policy is no sell-off of public land, build 120,000 public housing dwellings in 10 years, remove negative gearing and a public housing commissioner for complaints...
Fair Go For Pensioners
25 Nov 2015
Shane from HAAG talks to Sue Leigh and Kris Spark from Fair Go For Pensioners. What is FGFP and why has it taken housing as a major focus? Why does public housing remain politically important in 2015 and what can we do to fight for it? Plus Melis talks about ending male violence against women and how fighting family violence is vital to achieving housing justice for older people. As always, if you're an older person and want to talk to us about a housing issue please give us a call on 1300 765 178,
16th November 2015 Ralph Hampson - The Converstation
Ralph Hampson, Senior Lecturer, Health and Aging at the University of Melbourne, talks about the 'Grey Tsunami' and the importance of the input of older people in the development of services and policy that effect them.
Power in a union
28 Oct 2015
Spike from the Homeless Persons Union of Victoria talk's to Shane from HAAG about the union's history and activities, and how services like HAAG's Home At Last can work better with homeless people. As always, if you are a Victorian over 55 and you'd like to talk to someone about your housing situation, please give us a call on 1300 765 178.
Tune in to Radio 3CR (855 AM) every 3rd Wednesday morning between 9.00 am and 10.00 am to hear HAAG workers speak with presenters on urban environment, federal and state government services and local campaigns.
Shane from HAAG and Steph from West Heidelberg discuss the Residential Tenancies list at VCAT - the tribunal that makes decisions about Victorian tenancy disputes. Should you go to VCAT, and if so, what should you know first? And in light of the current Victorian government review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what are the big structural problems with VCAT and what changes would benefit tenants?
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."