Dear ESORT members, Given the ongoing nature of the bushfires and the impact on many regions, DVA is providing a further update for ESOs. We recognise that the recent bushfires have had a devastating impact on local communities, but it is important that the ongoing...
Wellbeing
PVA: Bushfire Disaster Recovery Advice
The following is provided by President Louise Freebairn the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia NSW Branch Inc. to assist those who have suffered due to the bushfires. The list of phone numbers covers NSW areas. PVA 's own support line on 1300 553 835 for...
Disaster Assistance- Bushfire Crisis
The impact of the bushfires is being felt across the nation, including by members of the veteran and defence communities. Health and safety is the priority during this time, and we encourage you to listen to the experts on how to be prepared. The ABC, as the national...
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...
Christmas Greetings – RARA National President
"On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Royal Australian Regiment Association and its members, the Battalion Associations of the Regiment, we wish to thank you for your loyalty and support in what has been a very busy and at times a testing year. We wish everyone...
Australian Cold War Warriors – The Secret Aussie History of the Second Malaysian Confrontation (Counter Insurgency War)
The author, aged 19, Christmas 1977, RCB Malaysia This is the personal account of Private Sean Arthur’s experience as a Rifleman at RCB in 5 Platoon, Bravo Company 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) in 1977. “It’s kind of strange to think that an...
Group programs for the veteran community
Open Arms group treatment programs focus on addressing mental health problems commonly experienced within the veteran community. These programs include: Doing Anger DifferentlyRecovery from TraumaUnderstanding AnxietyManaging PainSleeping BetterBeating the Blues. Our...
DVA services during the holiday season
DVA will continue providing support to veterans and their families during the holiday season. However, please be aware that some services will be impacted from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusive. The News and Updates page on the DVA website provides details...
Open Arms community and peer program expands nationally
SUPPORT for veterans and their families who may be struggling with mental health conditions or at risk of suicide, will be enhanced through the Community and Peer Program which is currently being rolled out across Australia. The program, run by Open Arms – Veterans...
Open Tender for Psychiatric Assistance Dogs for Veterans
MORE veterans seeking to manage their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will benefit with the expansion of the Government’s psychiatric assistance dog program.Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said following the successful launch of the...