In celebration of International Women's Day, the women of the TU have enthusiastically produced a special edition of Tenant News – our printed publication for tenants.
At the 2011 Census there were more than 950,000 women living in rented homes across New South Wales. Today there will be many thousands more. This issue of Tenant News tells some of their stories – stories of struggle and hope in finding home.
You’ll find women writing about the legal insecurity that impacts on their ability to make a home when renting, and about how LGBTIQ, refugee and older women face discrimination in the rental market. We also explore public housing redevelopment policies and more.
The common thread in all these stories is the search for stability, liveability and affordability when making a home. Renting laws can be changed to facilitate these basic needs. In our submission to the Residential Tenancies Act Review, we've asked Minister Dominello to do this by including changes to the law on evictions, rent increases and repairs. Read our full recommendations for change in our submission.
We've printed 4,000 copies of Tenant News – you should already have yours if you're on our postal list. If you'd like a copy (or many), please email us. Copies are free for tenants and community workers!
Please help us by giving Tenant News to other tenants, community workers and clients.
Stories in this issue include:
Women finding home
Women from a refugee background face a multitude of challenges and barriers when trying to find a place to call home in Australia. Read more
More than bricks and mortar
Robyn lives in south western Sydney and has experience as a tenant who has been through a redevelopment process in public housing. Read more
Women working for change
We talked to six women who live in residential parks who are all creating meaningful change within their communities. Read more
Transgender women & homelessness
Although only 7-11% of the population are same-sex attracted and/or transgender they constitute 25% of the young people who are homeless. Read more
A champion for housing rights
Ruth Simon has dedicated herself to ensuring justice for Aboriginal people through her work, both paid and unpaid. Read more
The Tenants' Union turns 40!
On Thursday 11 February the TU launched our 40th anniversary celebrations with a BBQ at Northcott Community Centre. Read more
When home isn't safe
Indigo is a 20 year old queer person who has felt unsafe at times, due to the behaviour of housemates in share housing. Read more
Is my residence my home?
One of the themes for the TU's 40th anniversary celebrations is My House, My Home. But is that true if you rent? Read more
Women tell their tenancy stories
Six women give different perspectives on the life of a tenant and what 'home' means to them. Read more
Tenancy Q&A: Domestic violence
Cass Wong, TU Litigation Solicitor, explains the steps required for a survivor of domestic violence to terminate their tenancy. Read more
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