Raise the Roof Podcasts

HAAGs radio show Raise the Roof airs at 5:30pm every second Wednesday 3CR Community Radio 855AM. The show explores the latest in housing issues, older people and tenants rights.

Big shoes to Phyll?

Wednesday, June 28, 2017
New HAAG chair Phyll Williams talks about the biggest issues in older people's housing, and her vision and goals for the future. If you want to get in touch you can call us on (03) 9654 7389. 

HAAG Royalty

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Royal Abbott joins us to talk about an exciting new project documenting the history of HAAG and struggles over public housing more broadly.

Remembering Carmel

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Carmel McMennemin was a longtime member of HAAG who sadly passed away a few weeks ago, and on today's show we celebrate her memory and the values she spent her life fighting for. 

Wantirna Residents Action Group

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Wantirna Caravan Park has around 200 residents, many of them older people, who have been told the park will close after a developer built the land. Now those residents face eviction, but they're not taking it lying down. Guest host Aoife Cooke brings us audio from a recent meeting organised by the residents to demand better treatment and protection for themselves and other park residents. 

Heading for Home - options for rental law reform

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
The state government's review of Victorian rental laws is coming to a close after over a year of consultation. They recently released an options paper setting out some ideas they're considering for reform. I talked to Tenants Union policy officer Yaelle Caspi about the options paper - is it good or bad? What will it mean for older renters? 

Independent Voices

Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Independent Living Units were built roughly from the 1950s to the 80s as a form of housing for older people - but since government funding for the program ended, nobody's really looked at the conditions or issues for the many thousands of people still living in them. Aoife Cooke recently completed a report - Independent Voices - that investigates the experiences of people living in Independent Living Units. We talk about that research and the pros and cons of ILUs as a form of housing for older people, and some recommendations for improving them. Don't forget you can contact HAAG if you have a problem in an ILU, or want more information about these and other housing options. 

Elder abuse: a hidden housing issue

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Shane talks to new HAAG co-manager Fiona about her vision and goals for the organisation. They also discuss the recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, including the ways elder abuse can affect older people's housing, as well as resources and contacts for people experiencing elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, please contact Seniors Rights Victoria for advice and support.

HAAG's national takeover

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
HAAG is going nationwide in an exciting new project funded by the Wicking Trust. Jeff comes in to talk all about it, and the prospects for both improved services and grassroots activism for older people's housing justice across Australia. We also talk about the weakness of voluntary guidelines that have failed to produce accessible housing for disabled people in the private rental market, and how this effects older tenants. If you're an older renter in Victoria and you'd like to talk to someone about your housing situation, please give us a call on 1300 765 178.

HAAG's year in review

Wednesday, December 23, 2015
A look back at the big news about older people's housing issues over 2015. As always, if you're an older person and want information or advice about a housing issue please contact HAAG on 1300 765 178.

Fair Go For Pensioners

Wednesday, November 25, 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,

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