Dear Mr Dunlop,The Premier of New South Wales is awarding a Bushfire Emergency Citation to recognise the outstanding contribution of volunteers and service agency personnel who played a significant role in the emergency response effort to combat the 2019-2020...
Emergency Support
Opinion – ADF called on to step up in coronavirus war
"Australia plays a leading role in vaccine development, which can include both animal and human testing". "ADF personnel on deployment can, and often are exposed to dangerous, exotic diseases". "Yet again the government has called on the ADF to take a lead with the...
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers the following wellbeing advice. Try to maintain perspective While it is reasonable for people to...
PVA: Bushfire Disaster Recovery Advice
The following is provided by President Louise Freebairn the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia NSW Branch Inc. to assist those who have suffered due to the bushfires. The list of phone numbers covers NSW areas. PVA 's own support line on 1300 553 835 for...
Disaster Assistance- Bushfire Crisis
The impact of the bushfires is being felt across the nation, including by members of the veteran and defence communities. Health and safety is the priority during this time, and we encourage you to listen to the experts on how to be prepared. The ABC, as the national...
ADF continues Bush Fire support
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been working with Emergency Management Australia to assist with firefighting efforts in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia since November 8. Rural Fire Service employee, Mr Allen Madden...
Group programs for the veteran community
Open Arms group treatment programs focus on addressing mental health problems commonly experienced within the veteran community. These programs include: Doing Anger DifferentlyRecovery from TraumaUnderstanding AnxietyManaging PainSleeping BetterBeating the Blues. Our...
Poem “Don’t Sell Australia Out”
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...
NEWS PAPER REPORTING – FLOODS IN THE NORTH
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
Check your Mates
During times of crisis, it becomes even more important to #CheckYourMates. If you or anyone you know is having a hard time during the Townsville flooding there are resources you can call for help. In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can...