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The Brotherhood of St Laurence hosted this online conversation with over 400 people registered
Our Stories
Women catalysing affordable housing and neighbourhood models- Zola Rose Podcast
The fastest growing demographic who are vulnerable to housing insecurity and unaffordable housing is older women. Many of these women have been valuable contributing members of their communities and working professionally yet find themselves in housing precariousness later in life due to a range of systemic societal and economic factors.
The Housing Older Women Movement believes these women should have a say and be able to participate in creating the kind of housing that meets their needs and aspirations.
HOW M Survey Report
Thank you to the 300 respondents of the survey (available on this website). Your commitment of time and willingness to share your experience and insights makes a difference. We will use the de-identified findings in our ongoing advocacy to bring about system changes which will create more housing choices for women 55+yrs. The survey remains open if you have not completed as yet. In time with many more responses we will do further analysis and update the current report.
HOW M presents at International Social Work Day – Human Rights event
7.30 Report on Older Women and House Sharing
This excellent piece by the ABC highlights what we have known for a long time: that sharing a house is often the only viable option for many older women in the face of rocketing rental prices and the many other barriers we face. Click here to watch.
Therese Hall from Western Sydney University interviewed women in our Movement and in the featured Gold Coast group, as part of her doctoral thesis.
Linda’s Story
Recorded in 2021, Linda Hahn shared the story of her life, experiences of homelessness and journey to starting the HOW Movement
Four older women’s stories of housing and homelessness
There are 405,000 older women at risk of homelessness in Australia. These are stories of four of them. HOW Movement member Lynette, Vanessa, Jo, Robyn and tell their stories in this powerful video. Take action or find support at www.oldertenants.org.au