When the shearing sheds are silent, and the stock camps fallen quiet, When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night, And the bush is forced to hang a sign, 'gone broke and won't be back', And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track. When...
VETERANS and their families across Australia will be better supported thanks to more than $875,000 in community grants aimed at improving veteran health and wellbeing. Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said 68 projects will...
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisation (ADSO) welcomes the opportunity to announce its core Policy Objectives as a timely reminder to those seeking election to the 46th Parliament of Australia that the veterans’ community, speaking largely with a single voice,...
To prepare for the launch of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant, you are now able to apply for all components of the Covenant, including the Veteran Card, lapel pin and oath, on MyService. The Covenant serves to recognise the unique nature of military...
FOLLOWING the success of a two-year Community and Peer Pilot in Townsville, Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling will now roll-out their Community and Peer Program across Australia, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said today. "The Government...
This is the front page of the Courier Mail in Queensland on Saturday 9th February. Makes you feel very proud of the team. This is "second to none" in any language. Well done! Gordon HurfordSecretary2 RAR Association
https://www.opcompass.org.au/ CONNECT to others Make the time to meet with mates, especially those you haven’t seen in a while. Connecting can be a simple as a phone call, fishing, a game of golf, morning tea, or a meal together. "Let's catch up for a coffee or beer!"...
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to Just Ask questions within their families and make enquiries online to see if they have a lost family connection to one of the almost two million people who have served Australia in wars, conflicts and on peacekeeping operations over...
Veterans and their families are at the centre of a fresh package of initiatives from our Government to recognise their vital role and service to Australia. We understand the home front is just as important as the front line. Our Government will develop an Australian...
Are you a carer? Have you received a request from Centrelink asking for details of your income? From 20 September 2018, the Government introduced an income test for Carer Allowance, which is paid by the Department of Human Services (DHS) through Centrelink. As a...
