Australia’s most decorated war hero has delivered a scathing attack on the Australian Defence Force’s top brass for their “disgusting” treatment of veterans and “staggering” lack of direction. Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith said military commanders had run...
Transition
Defence and Veteran Community Have Their Say
CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May. Minister...
Poem – Of God and Soldiers
Many would say that this poem is a true reflection of how God and Soldiers are valued today: Yet this poem was written nearly 400 years ago by Francis Quarles in his Divine Fancies (1632) ‘Of Common Devotion’
Chester Media Release – Expanding services for veterans and their families in partnership with Australia Post
A program to improve easy access to general information about mental health services, counselling, rehabilitation, and transition and support services for veterans and their families has been launched in Mount Gambier, South Australia and North Lakes in the Moreton...
ALP Media Release – More Support to Help Veterans get Jobs
The Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten and the Shadow Minister of Veterans' Affairs Amanda Rishworth have today announced that a Shorten Labor Government will commit $121 million to a comprehensive Veterans Employment Policy to provide greater support to our...
Online Program Gives Veterans Tools To Thrive
Veterans struggling with transition and mental health issues will be able to access online peer-to-peer support through a new pilot partnership from RSL Queensland and Survive to Thrive Nation. The pilot will enable veterans to access the Post War: Survive to Thrive...
WITHYOUWITHME – A Veteran Owned Employment Support Organisation
WithYouWithMe is a veteran owned tech start up that solves the problem of effectively transitioning personnel from the ADF to the Australian private sector. It is partnering with Australian businesses to educate the Australian working force on the true value of...
TRANSITION – Raw Four Corners episode shines light on post-retirement struggles
This confronting Four Corners episode on the transition issues suffered by elite athletes after retirement, which include but are not limited to depression, worthlessness, injuries, reliance on prescription medicine and the battle to find work, is similar to the...