Tenants Victoria

Today is International Tenants Day 2024, and we’re excited to launch ‘Going to VCAT’, a comprehensive video guide to help renters in Victoria confidently navigate the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. From applying to VCAT to preparing for hearings and understanding the final order, this resource offers step-by-step guidance to make the process more accessible for all renters. We encourage organisations supporting renters to share this video within your networks and help spread the word. A big thank you to studio kettle for their creativity and collaboration on this important project. Together, we’ve created a valuable resource to empower renters across Victoria. Click here for more information and to see the video in full: https://lnkd.in/gzfbe2TA #HousingIsAHumanRight #RenterRights #VCAT #GoingToVCAT #HousingForAll

We’ve recently launched a new set of renter factsheets available in English and key community languages that cover popular rental topics: rent increases, notices to vacate, repairs, bonds, and ending your lease early. We encourage you to explore and share these resources with your communities and invite multicultural renters to check out our broader range of language materials including videos and guides in Arabic, Malay, Cantonese, South Sudanese (Dinka), Simplified Chinese (Mandarin), Dari/Farsi, Hindi, and Punjabi. Explore all of our community language resources here: https://lnkd.in/gzmHtvwv #MulticulturalVictoria #RenterRights #HousingIsAHumanRight #HousingForAll #RentingInVictoria North Richmond Community Health Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health (CEH) GenWest Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights Centre for Multicultural Youth Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.) Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) Victorian Afghan Associations Network Women's Health In the North (WHIN) Victorian Multicultural Commission Wyndham Community and Education Centre Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria Cultura

The latest issue of our newsletter, The Renters Review, is out now. Stay informed with the latest renting updates and analysis: https://lnkd.in/gqZsKBpy #HousingIsAHumanRight #Renting #RenterNews #Housing

We have an exciting job opportunity on the horizon! Tenants Victoria is looking to fill the role of Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Engagement to champion renters' rights and drive meaningful change. In this senior leadership role, you’ll head a talented, multidisciplinary team, driving systemic reform and working with key stakeholders to improve conditions for Victorian renters and training opportunities for the sector. This is a key role in our organisation to champion change and make a lasting impact amid the ongoing rental crisis. Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/eTrQic5S #JobOpportunity #RenterRights #HousingCrisis #NonProfitJobs

This week, the Wyndham Humanitarian Network (WHN), in which we are actively involved, organised a Renters' Rights session for local migrant communities. The session, run by Tenants Victoria, Unison, and WEstjustice, welcomed over 50 newly arrived migrants residing in Wyndham LGA with ties to the Southeast Asian and African communities. Tenants Victoria tenancy lawyer Agata N. (pictured) informed renters about key issues, and with interpreters on hand, everyone was able to fully participate. People raised questions about urgent repairs, the VCAT process, compensation, subletting and rent increases. To provide ongoing support, we also distributed printed resources, including materials in community languages. Being part of this valuable network allows us to help renters more confidently navigate their rights as new migrants to Victoria 💪 #HousingIsAHumanRight #RenterRights #RentingVictoria Wyndham Community and Education Centre

It’s been a year since Victoria’s Housing Statement was delivered, but the rental housing crisis remains unresolved. In this editorial, our CEO Jennifer Beveridge outlines some of the urgent reforms and social housing targets needed to create a fairer future for renters. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXn7YYaS #HousingForAll #HousingIsAHumanRight #HousingStatement #SocialHousing

Meet Alan Loow and Aguer N Athian, two valued members of our Community Engagement team making a difference for renters from multicultural backgrounds.    Together, Alan and Aguer speak a total of six languages and work on the ground with community organisations to provide practical training sessions to help renters from culturally diverse backgrounds better understand Victorian rental laws. Our helpful, small group sessions are free and can be tailored to your needs, covering all the essentials of renting a home, such as: ● How to get repairs done quickly ● Getting your bond back ● What to do if you fall behind with paying rent ● Eviction and VCAT processes We have availability in our training calendar for October and November. If you’re interested in hosting a session online or in your local area, please reach out to us at: training@tenantsvic.org.au   Let’s work together to ensure all renters are informed about their renting rights! #RenterRights #CommunityTraining #HousingIsAHumanRight #Multicultural

Calling renters from multicultural backgrounds and those who support them! Join us this week on Thursday, 12 September at 7pm for our free online forum, where we’ll break down renters' rights in Victoria. This informative one-hour session, led by our expert tenancy lawyer Ben Cording, will cover rental minimum standards and provide practical advice for current renters and those looking to rent in Victoria. We are pleased to collaborate with the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) to host this event. Special thanks to VMC Chair, Bwe Thay, who joins Tenants Victoria’s Director of Community Engagement, Farah Farouque, to chair this valuable forum. Register here for free: https://lnkd.in/gsy6ejwz #RenterRights #HousingIsAHumanRight #RentingVictoria Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria

It was a highlight for us this week to host a Renting and Disaster Justice Day that brought together stakeholders from the community legal sector to focus attention on the convergence between renting and disaster preparedness. The event, spearheaded by lawyer Tim Koerner, highlighted the urgent need to bolster support systems for renters confronting increased challenges during disasters. The day was filled with insightful discussion, shared expertise and, of course, networking when we broke for a communal Persian lunch catered by the social enterprise, SalamaTea. Thanks to all the people who attended the event at our city offices. They literally came from all over Victoria – including one participant from Wodonga, over 300km away. Thank you to Victoria Legal Aid for funding this event. Pictured (from left): Sharon Keith, Jack Price, Kate Clohesy, Ben Cording, Mark Morand, Clint Westig, Sharmiah Sritharan, Tim Koerner, Zoe Chan, Carman Parsons, Aishling Costello, Kristi Pemmelaar, Tali Rechtman, Ashika Kanhai, Connie Chen, Simon Suttie and Matt Wilson. Wishing everyone a restful weekend! Disaster Legal Help Victoria, Inner Melbourne Community Legal, ARC Justice, Federation of Community Legal Centres, South-East Monash Legal Service, Anika Legal, Environmental Justice Australia, Eastern Community Legal Centre, Gippsland Community Legal Service, Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service, WEstjustice. #CommunityLegalCentres #HousingIsAHumanRight #RentingVictoria #DisasterSupport

Looking for some weekend reading? The August 2024 issue of our newsletter, The Renters Review, is out now. Stay informed with the latest renting news and analysis: https://lnkd.in/gJcAaRSw #HousingIsAHumanRight #RenterRights #RentingVictoria