SUPPORT for veterans and their families was enhanced today with the passage of the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families) Bill 2020 through Parliament. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the...
Wellbeing
Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women of Australia call for minimum wage
A group representing veterans with serious disabilities has rejected the federal government's assertion their current pension was adequate. The Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women of Australia have called the treatment of...
Opinion – Government treatment of Australian veterans ‘lacks humanity and empathy’
Sky News contributor Catherine McGregor says in an interview with Alan Jones that the interface with the Department of Veterans affairs is “lacking humanity, empathy, and even common sense.” Watch the interview here Related Article - Australian Army Commando Hits Back...
Report Provides Further Understanding of Defence and Veteran Suicide
EVERY year, too many Australians are taken from us by suicide and sadly our ADF personnel and veterans are not immune. The latest report on incidence of suicide among current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel was released today by the Australian...
Veteran Family Advocate Appointed
IN a significant step towards promoting better outcomes for veterans’ families, Ms Gwen Cherne has been appointed as the first ever Veteran Family Advocate, representing their perspectives in ongoing policy and decision making across Government. Minister for Veterans’...
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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...
Free Suicide Prevention Training for The Veteran Community
SUPPORT for veteran health and wellbeing has been strengthened with the introduction of a free online suicide prevention training program, delivered in partnership with Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling and the Returned and Services League of Australia....
Look Out For your Mates – Support Available for Veteran Mental Health
Today is PTSD Awareness Day and Australians are urged to look out for their mates who may be experiencing poor mental health and encourage them to seek support and treatment as early as possible. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said while service in the...
Survive to Thrive Nation – Promotion *Limited Positions Available*
Hi They train you to go to war, we train you to come home! ? Survive to Thrive Nation (STTN) provides a world-class online innovative mental health and transitioning program to current and former ADF personnel. The program has been developed by...