(Community Recognition Statements, 22 November 2023, Legislative Assembly, NSW Parliament)

On behalf of the Sydney electorate I congratulate Housing for the Aged Action Group on their 40th anniversary. Housing for the Aged Action Group [HAAG] is Australia's only organisation dedicated to the housing needs and challenges faced by older people. Since their grass-roots beginnings in 1983 HAAG has worked with older people through community activism, service provision and advocacy for social change and housing justice. HAAG's community education and specialist programs like Home at Last have helped many Australians over 55 facing housing insecurity or homelessness into safe, secure homes. HAAG understand the complexity of homelessness among older people and the need for early intervention. HAAG provides me with information and insight into older persons' homelessness and I value this leadership and advocacy. They contribute to improving policy and supporting effective service delivery initiatives that improve and save lives. The number of people over 55 experiencing homelessness is increasing and the HAAG and this work is more important than ever. I applaud Housing for the Aged Action Group for 40 years of advocacy and thank them for their commitment to supporting older people into safe, secure housing.