Tenants Groups update
Across NSW, many older people live in unaffordable and insecure housing and may be at risk of homelessness.
The Lived Experience Action Group (LEAG) is a group of older people with experience of housing stress, calling on the NSW government to act.
LEAG advocates for real housing solutions and a specialist service for older people in NSW. We share our stories of homelessness and housing stress with decision makers, to bring about policy change.
Our group is supported by Housing for the Aged Action Group, a national member-based group advocating for the rights of older renters and people experiencing homelessness. We work with Ageing on the Edge, a coalition of 170 NSW organisations and people working to improve housing for older people in NSW.
About you
If you have ever struggled to pay rent, wondered where to go for help, had to move many times, received an eviction notice, relied on friends and family for a place to stay, lived in poor-quality housing, or otherwise experienced or been at risk of homelessness we would love to hear from you. LEAG is looking for new members aged over 50, from all backgrounds and life experiences.
What鈥檚 involved?
LEAG meets once every two months, online, for 1.5 hours during the day.
Members share their experiences and insights, and those of the communities they鈥檙e part of. They contribute to policy development, submissions to inquiries and consultations.
There may be opportunities to speak to members of Parliament or the media. Members receive a small financial reimbursement for their participation.
Contact: Claudia Burgner from HAAG on (03) 9654 7389 or email claudia. burgner@oldertenants.org.au
WHAT’S ON
The NSW Community Housing Tenant Network Biennial General Meeting
The NSW Community Housing Tenant Network represents community housing tenants throughout NSW.
Our Biennial General Meeting will be held at 10 am on Wednesday 12 November at Evolve Housing, 9-13 Argyle Street Parramatta. The BGM is held every two years, however there has been a long hiatus between meetings due to covid.
This meeting is open to all tenant members and associate members but only tenant members can vote at the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can appoint a proxy to vote for you. Contact the Network for a proxy form.
Our draft constitution will be voted on at the meeting. You can read the constitution at publications and comment online.
Attending the BGM is free. The meeting is fully catered. If you have travel costs to attend the meeting, talk to your CHP about help with your costs.
Please RSVP by email to nswchtenantnetwork@gmail.com, or by phone or text to Susan H on 0457 583 590 or by phone to Susan L on 02 4789 0106.
If you want to represent tenants from your CHP, contact us as above.
