This article appeared in today's Courier Mail (22/04/2021)
Veterans
Joint Media release — Establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The death of any Australian Defence Force member or veteran is one death too many and a tragedy that is deeply felt by all Australians. Tragically, and heartbreakingly, this includes death by suicide. Recognising this, the Government will take the step of recommending...
Easter Reflections – This too will pass – the Sun is always shining!
This is the text of the Easter Sunday homily delivered by Padre Gary Stone to the Runaway Bay Catholic community on 3 Apr 2021. I would imagine if you were coming into an Easter service never having been to church before, you might be a little overwhelmed by now. ...
Video for Association of QLD Korea Veterans Xmas Party
Dear Korea Veterans, Families and Supporters,Today - Friday the 4th of December, AQKV - Association of QLD Korea Veterans is having Xmas Party. It has been a very difficult year for all but profoundly harsh to the aging Korea Veterans and families.Now, The borders...
Reflecting on Indigenous Military Service this NAIDOC Week
DURING NAIDOC Week, held from 8–15 November, we should all pause and remember the legacy and valuable contribution of Australia’s First Nations’ service men and women. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
National Network of Mental Health First Aiders
AUSTRALIANS who support veterans and their families are being trained as ‘Mental Health First Aiders’ through free training offered by Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling and ex-service organisations around the country. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs...
Stay Connected this Veterans’ Health Week
VETERANS and their families will be able to participate in almost 400 events, both in person and virtually, nationwide as part of Veterans’ Health Week, which kicks off tomorrow. Running from 24 October to 1 November 2020, the theme for this year’s Veterans’ Health...
Interim Response to Productivity Commission Report and Findings from the TPI Review
THE ex-service community can be assured of the Government’s commitment to putting veterans and their families first with an interim response to the Productivity Commission report, A Better Way to Support Veterans, tabled in Parliament today. “The Government has...
Tasmanian Veteran Support Services One Step Closer
TASMANIAN veterans, their families and interested community members will be able to have their say on how they are supported into the future as part of the feasibility study looking at an integrated, nationally connected service for the state. Federal Minister for...
Remembering the Service of our Malaya and Borneo Veterans
TOMORROW, on Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day, Australia recognises our personnel who served in the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960), and the Indonesian Confrontation, or Konfrontasi, (1962–1966). Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said although sensitivities...