Housing for the Aged Action Group

19/06/2026

On 1 May, changes to the Retirement Villages Act took effect in Victoria. This is the biggest change to Retirement Village law since the Act was introduced in 1986, and follows a long campaign by HAAG and allied groups like Residents of Retirement Villages Victoria.
The changes affect many aspects of retirement village living, including fees and charges, resident committees, breach processes, and a new dispute resolution service called VicAssist. Standardised contracts will become mandatory later this year.
The Residential Tenancies commissioner will be touring Victoria to explain changes to the act. If you would like her to visit your village please express interest at tinyurl.com/register-roadshow. And of course, if you have an issue please call our Tenancy and Retirement team on (03) 9654 7389, option 2.

18/06/2026

During Homelessness Week we will be screening two documentaries featuring the voices of people affected by redevelopments, closures of housing and the broader housing crisis.

Bay Views for All tells the story of residents of the Barak Beacon housing estate joining forces to fight for a future in safe, secure and affordable Public Housing.

The Ranch puts the focus on the Hidden Homelessness Crisis on the Mornington Peninsula - a picturesque region with only one crisis accommodation centre, which was threatened with imminent closure.

Hope to see you at the State Library on the 7th of August please RSVP at oldertenants.org.au/screening

15/06/2026

Elder abuse is not a hot topic of conversation. That's why we need days like World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to raise the issue and help people recognise when older people are being abused. And we need more movies like Calle Malaga which puts elder abuse on the big screen, in a fun and hot way! A delightful movie in cinemas now https://www.flicks.com.au/movie/calle-malaga/

Find where to watch Calle Málaga in Australian cinemas + release dates, reviews and trailers. Maria Angeles is a 74-year-old woman who belongs to the Spanish community of Tangier and enjoys the quietness of her life in the colourful Moroccan coastal town .

14/06/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. An issue that desperately needs more awareness. We'd like to specifically raise the importance of secure and stable housing as a critical pathway out of abuse. The rising costs and limited availability of affordable housing alternatives leaves many older people with no other option but to continue living with those causing them harm, trapping them in cycles of abuse. There is therefore a need for increased investment in more public and community housing to ensure that older people have access to affordable and secure housing alternatives.

14/06/2026

Bottom line: we need to retain dedicated older persons public housing. In Flemington. Across Melbourne. Throughout Australia. It's a no-brainer. Read our submission on the Victorian Governments current demolition of the Flemington older persons high rise herehttp://www.oldertenants.org.au/sites/default/files/haag_submission_to_flemington_towers_consultation_final.pdf

12/06/2026

HAAG supports the Governments bill to limit the Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing tax breaks for investors, which have distorted the housing market making housing unaffordable. The money raised needs to be directly invested in public and community housing to rectify this imbalance.

Read our submission to the inquiry into Treasury Laws Amendment herehttp://www.oldertenants.org.au/sites/default/files/submission_to_the_inquiry_into_treasury_laws_amendment.pdf

HAAG supports the Governments bill to limit the Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing tax breaks for investors, which have distorted the housing market making housing unaffordable. The money raised needs to be directly invested in public and community housing to rectify this imbalance.

09/06/2026

3CR is turning 50 years old! We're pretty old ourselves but that is a serious achievement. They have been broadcasting the voices of marginalised communities for half a century and are still going strong! Well we know what they want for their birthday, chip in for their present at https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/haagraisetheroof

09/06/2026

3CR radiothon is back and we're not exaggerating, it's a pretty big deal! Our radio show and podcast is the only place you'll hear the voices of older renters and homeless people on on the airwaves each fortnight. So listen in and if you can please donate big! (or small we'd love that too) https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/haagraisetheroof

04/06/2026

Our May General meeting agenda was packed, with a guest speaker from Consumer Affairs Victoria, Volunteer Celebrations, Victorian & Federal Budget breakdown, and updates on the Older Person’s High Rise Redevelopment and Housing Champions program. If you missed it hope you can come along next time! Thanks to Guruswamy Perumal for the photos.

02/06/2026

We had a lovely night out at Drag Bingo for Housing Justice, hosted by Miss Bobby Pin and our fabulous LGBTIQA+ reference group, promoting awareness of older people's housing needs in the community and having a great time doing it - we received some lovely feedback from the players too! Thanks to DFFH for supporting this event through the Pride Events & Festivals Fund