Raise the Roof Podcasts

Shane and Fiona interview Margareta Windisch about her research into heatwaves and older people, and how good quality housing can play an important part in protecting people against the increasing heatwaves we are facing.  Heatwaves are silent killers, and they kill the silent.  Hear about how heatwaves are a political issue.

After HAAG members and workers joined the climate strike on September 20, I wanted to find out more about the connections between climate change and older people's housing. In this episode I talk to Emma from the Brotherhood of St Laurence about their Equity and Climate Change project, and what climate justice and housing justice have in common. If you'd like to learn more about climate change, during this episode we also discuss COTA Vic's Green Sages, "older Victorians who are helping to lead change, taking action together to improve environmental sustainability and address the impacts of climate change". As always, you can call HAAG on 1300 765 178 or 9654 7389 if you'd like to talk about anything we brought up on the show. 

Fiona and Leonie from HAAG talk to Myfan Jordan from Per Capita about her new research on cohousing and aged care in the first of a two-part interview exploring older women's housing issues. You can read more about her research here. 

Fiona & Pam chat to Susan and Margaret, two of our volunteers, about how they can help people to navigate the aged care system, including how to access home care and how to register on the My Aged Care portal.  We also discuss other ways to get involved with HAAG including the working groups and General meetings, and the benefits of becoming a member.