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Anika Legal recently released a report, in partnership with HAAG and the Council to Single Mothers and their Families, examining retaliatory evictions. We hear from Justice Kevin Bell, former Supreme Court judge, about his thoughts on housing as a human right and the implications of this report. To read the report go to Evicted - Anika Legal - September 2026

Shane and Fiona talk about HAAG's services and working groups

Shane and Fiona talk to Johnathon Gurry, the Director of Policy and Research at VCOSS, about their new report into the impact of floods on disadvantaged Victorians, Turning the Tide.

Fiona talks to Bridget, one ofu HAAG's housing champions about what she wants politicians to know ahead of the Victorian election. Fiona then talks about the Better Buses in the West campaign, who spoke at our General Meeting. you can find out more here https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/better_buses_campaignThe Retirement Village Roadshow information is here

Shane and Fiona talk to Jenny, one of HAAG's housing champions about her own journey from successful businesswoman to couch surfing before finding HAAG and moving into community housing. We discuss why decision makers need to listen to older people in the upcoming election.

Fiona talks to two recent graduates of HAAG's new housing champions program, Ian and Lyrae, both who are public tenants living in 55+ housing. We have a wide ranging discussion touching on the importance of housing, why we need to retain 55+ housing, the older persons high rise redevelopment program, and whay genuine consultation looks like.

Shane and Fiona talk to Richard and Mary Kath from Open Place about the Forgotten Australians, people who spent time in institutions or out of home care as children, and the impact that has on their lives as adults.You can find out more about Open Place via their website https://www.openplace.org.au/

Noel Lim, co-founder of Anika Legal, tells us about a new report looking at renting as an essential service, and discusses changing the way we think about renting. It includes data from a national survey, showing strong support for bold recommendations for change.\To find out more www.anikalegal.org.au

Shane and Fiona talk to Sue, a resident of Ingenia Gardens about the recent fine they receivied for not providing proper kitchens. She talks about the pros and cons about living in rental villages, and what the win means for residents. Shane goes into detail about the decision of Consumer Affairs Victoria, and what it might mean for other providers of this type of accomodation.

Shane and Fiona talk to Bryan Lippman, founder of Wintringham, a unique service for older people who have experienced homelessness, providing aged care, housing and support. Bryan reflects on his legacy and the origins of Wintringham, the challenges of sustaining the service and what's changed over the last 30+ years. To find out more about Wintringham, check out their website https://www.wintringham.org.au/

Fiona and Liz talk to Therese Hall about her recently completed PhD, where she interviewed 36 older women about their experiences in trying to find housing and navigate the unfriendly housing and homelessness systems in northern rivers area of NSW and Gold Coast region of Qld.

This episode we hear edited highlights from the panel 'What do people really think about the housing crisis?' from the Progress 2026 conference, with speakers including Ben Spies-Butcher and Alistair Sisson (Macquarie University), Maiy Azise (Everybody's Home) and Leo Patterson Ross (NSW Tenants Union).

Shane and Liz talk to Hoda and Melis about their work for HAAG in multicultural communities and the barriers older people from migrant backgrounds face in Victoria's housing system.

We hear an interview by Danielle from the Save Public Housing Collective speaking to Dr Rachel Iampolski, and Urban geographer who has pursued a heritage listing of some of the 44 public housing estates.

Fiona talks to Liz and Sally about their work in the Tenancy and Retirement team - affectionally known as TARTs - involving wrap around support for older people living in private rental, retirement villages, residential parks, caravan parks and rental villages. To call the service, 03 96547389 option 2www.oldertenants.org.au/retirement