Accessing Affordable Housing - Financial Wellbeing for Older People
Event description
Are you skipping meals so you can afford your rent? Do you worry about your housing and how you can make ends meet? If this is you or someone you know, come along to this information session at Sebastopol library on how people aged 50+ can access affordable housing.
The session covers current housing trends, risk factors for homelessness, and how Housing for the Aged Action Group’s (HAAG) services can provide support or link you into relevant services The session is suitable for people aged 50+, who are on a government pension or low income, and are in private rental or under financial stress with mortgage payments.
The session is also suitable for people interested in entering retirement housing or for people already living in retirement housing. We know that choosing, living in and leaving retirement housing can be difficult. If you are experiencing challenges choosing a retirement housing option, are unsure about a term in your contract, have a fee that seems unfair or excessive, repairs that aren't being addressed, or you are experiencing challenges with management, come along to the session to learn about HAAG's Retirement Housing Advice Service.
Light refreshments provided.