Rooming House Closure Protest
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:00pm
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 10:00am
Moreland City Council 90 Bell St Coburg
Anthony Arthur and his dog Princess were left homeless and have been sleeping in Moreland parks since June 2nd after a council inspection led to the closure of their Brunswick rooming house. The operator of Tony’s rooming house chose to shut up shop rather than comply with council orders.
“I went to Hume-Moreland housing but as soon as you tell them you have a dog, they say we can’t help you,” said the 46-year-old.
Anthony and Princess are still without a home but he and his supporters are demanding more government funding so that local Councils, including Moreland, and community organisations can take over rooming houses when they close, and ensure that they meet health and safety standards, and standards under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Rooming houses fill the gap of the public housing waiting list, but many of them are illegally run and have poor conditions for residents.
Join us for a BBQ, music, speeches a warm fire, and a slumber party to demand a better deal for rooming house and low income tenants.
More info call 0402 657 392 or 0416 596 224
related: http://www.3cr.org.au/roominations
Thursday 12 - 1 pm
Radio by and for rooming house residents and the homeless with interviews, stories, focus on health and housing issues as well as music and arts from our unsung community.