A former soldier , Roger Dwyer, who assists returned service personnel in recovering from post traumatic stress disorder will be able to make major improvements to his Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat because of a $20,000 DVA Community Services grant.
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Chester Media Release – Accessible mental health support for veterans
THE Government today acknowledged the release of two reports from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — the 2018 update on the Causes of death among serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel: 2002–2015, and the National suicide...
Poem – Joanna Collett – Where’s the Aussie Aid?
Dear Mrs Collett Goodonya lovely lady to write of problems in OZ which are rife Thanks to Canberra Suits, our once lucky country is in big strife Long ago with blood, sweat and tears, we became a free nation Until a space age virus whacked Pollys with blindness and...
War veterans find new meaning in civilian life by responding to disasters
When soldier Geoff Evans was serving in Afghanistan in 2010, a roadside bomb exploded underneath him. His spine was crushed and he had a brain injury so severe, he couldn't write his own name. While in recovery, the former Australian Army Lieutenant met a homeless...
CSC Campaign: Veteran Protest Rally
As part of our campaign to seek inclusion of the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) in the Royal Commission into the Banking, Superannuation and Finance Services Industry, a Dignified Veteran Protest Rally will be staged when the Royal Commission convenes...
Queensland Government – Smart Savings Concessions
Find and apply for concessions and rebates that can help ease cost of living pressures for Queenslanders. READ MORE
DVA – Assistance Dog Trial to Help Tackle Veteran Mental Health
The Federal Government is putting veterans first with an innovative trial of assistance dogs for veterans. La Trobe University in Victoria will partner with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) in conducting a $2 million trial of post-traumatic stress disorder...
Rod Slater – Kilcoy Diggers’ Recruitment
Kilcoy Diggers are always looking to welcome 'like minded persons' to join their ranks to assist the Kilcoy Race Club Inc. (KRC), in the conduct of their major race meetings .... Australia Day (January), Diggers Cup (April), Kilcoy Cup (June), Veterans Race...
National Volunteers Week
From RARA National to all volunteers thank you for your commitment to caring for others in so many ways. To our own RAR Family of volunteers we greatly appreciate your support to our tribe. Duty First Volunteering Australia is delighted to announce its new theme and...
VETAFFAIRS – From The Minister: Putting Veterans First
In his first Vetaffairs column since his appointment as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs in March, Darren Chester shares his plans for the portfolio, starting by thanking Vetaffairs readers for their service. "This portfolio is one that can make a real difference...