Prevention Bill 2020 and the Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020 On 3 September 2020 the Senate referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee the provisions of the National Commissioner for Defence and...
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Practical Steps to Support Veteran Mental Health
General Practitioners (GPs) across Australia now have access to a new 24/7 hotline to assist them in supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the Veteran Mental Health GP Assistance Hotline forms part of a...
Health – Current Repatriation Benefits for Gold Card Holders:
Here is a list of the Pharmacy Medications available to Gold Card Veterans. When you go to your doctor, make sure you take the list as he/she may not be aware of all these medications being available to Veterans under the RPBS Scheme. If you do have problems ask your...
Joint media release – New facility for The OASIS One Step Closer to completion
Veterans and their families in north Queensland are a step closer to easier access to services and support with the successful contractor to build the next stage of the Oasis Townsville announced today. Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester and...
Veterans take home their assistance dogs
AN important step forward in supporting veterans and their families has been reached with the first two dogs, Zuma and Leon, provided to veterans under the Federal Government’s Psychiatric Assistance Dogs program. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the...
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...
Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide
ALL governments are committed to ensuring we are doing all we can to prevent suicide among our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel following the recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and...
Health and Stimulus Packages Support Veteran Community
THE Government is doing everything it can to protect our nation from the health and economic impacts of this global health issue, including veterans and their families. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said veterans and their families will benefit from...
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...
RARA Qld E News – 5/2019 December 2019
President’s Message We have had a busy period since the last ENews, some good and some sad.Remembrance Day at The Walk and Contemplation Building for the last eleven years has been one of the highlights on our calendar. We host the Year 6 Class from McDowall State...