Geelong community members have the chance to learn how to tackle housing challenges this week.
Geelong Regional Libraries will host the Housing Information Fair at Corio Library on Monday, March 31 from 10am to 1pm.
The free event will bring together representatives from key housing support organisations to provide expert advice about the housing challenges and information about important services available to the public.
Organisations represented on the day will include Barwon Community Legal Service, the Department of Health and Aged Care, genU Outreach, Housing for the Aged Action Group, Meli, Neami National Towards Home+ Geelong, Tenants Victoria and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative.
The fair is aimed at a broad cross-section of the community, including young people, older Australians, First Nations communities, renters, public housing residents and those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Geelong Regional Libraries chief executive Vanessa Schernickau said, “The Housing Information Fair is an important event in these challenging times and a way for our community to connect with essential housing services in one accessible, welcoming space.
“Geelong Regional Libraries, together with our valued partners, is committed to supporting equitable access to vital resources and information to all, including the most vulnerable in our community.”
From 10.15am to 11.15am Housing for the Aged Action Group will present information on affordable housing options and advice on retirement housing for older Australians, while Barwon Community Legal Service and Tenants Victorian will introduce the Renter Stress Hub, a free and confidential legal assistance service for renters, from 11.30am to 12.15pm.
Visit the Geelong Regional Libraries website at grlc.vic.gov.au or contact Corio Library on 4201 0658 for more information.
