The Australian Defence Force Retirees Association (ADFRA) acts on behalf of Defence Force retirees and their military superannuation grievances. Related Article: 50,000 veterans fired up over pension ‘shortfall’ The Australian 28th June 2019 " Hi All, We assume that...
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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...
DVA 2019 Client Satisfaction Survey
"The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is currently preparing for 2019 Client Satisfaction Survey, which will be held in June/July this year. The survey seeks to understand how clients feel about their interactions with DVA, and how we can improve the...
Joint Media Release – Support for our Veterans and their Families
"The Coalition will boost support for veterans and their families as part of a $63.2 million suite of initiatives to create Veterans’ Wellbeing Centres across the country, deliver job opportunities and secure health and housing services for the future. We...