CEO's Update The Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health will hand down its Final Report on 23 May 2020, and at this draft stage the message we are hearing from both the PC, and Government, is that we - the sector - can still help shape and influence the...
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ABC News – Veterans put ‘through a lot of hoops’ in bid to claim compensation, minister says
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has been "too adversarial" when it comes to handling the compensation claims of former defence personnel, Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester says. Key points: Veterans' Affairs Minister Darren Chester...
ABC TV 7.30 Report – Duty of Care
Calls for royal commission over the rate of veteran suicides There are growing calls for a royal commission into the rate of suicide among military veterans. An official estimate is there have been more than 370 suicides involving current or former defence personnel...
Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit Statement – Darren Chester
"Thank you for your attendance here today (26th June 2019). You’re here because you have expert knowledge in mental health, suicide prevention and the potential impacts of military service on individuals and their families. Today’s an opportunity to take stock of...
A Current Affair – Our Forgotten Heroes (Cont)
Julie-Ann Finney says the Navy deserted her son Dave, and it cost him his life. We’ve been following her campaign for a Royal Commission into the crisis affecting our veterans. Today, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs held a special summit at Parliament House in...
A Current Affair – Our Forgotten Heroes
This is our campaign to help Australia’s forgotten heroes. Earlier this month, we brought you the heartbreaking story of Dave Finney – a poster boy for the Royal Australian Navy. His mum Julie-Ann claims the Defence Force deserted her son. Now, there are growing calls...
Opinion – RSL NSW Head calls for Royal Commission into military suicides
The NSW RSL’s President, James Brown, has backed calls for a royal commission into military suicides in this article published in the Daily Telegraph 26th June 2019. "Darren Chester, the Minister for Veterans Affairs (DVA), has announced there will be a photo...
VETERANS’ MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT TO INFORM GOVERNMENT’S STRATEGY
Tomorrow’s Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit will bring together key stakeholders at Parliament House to improve services and support to those who have served in the Australian Defence Force. The Summit, to be chaired by Minister for Veterans and Defence...
Troops call for better access to yoga and meditation
As the Australian Defence Force grapples with post-traumatic stress disorder among troops, former and active personnel are calling for better access to emerging therapies like yoga and meditation. Yoga classes and specially designed meditation are already being used...
Media Release – Community and Peer Program to Help Vulnerable Australian Veterans
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...