Tehan Media Release - Response to National Mental Health Commission Review The Government is delivering improved mental health support for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their families. The Government today (30th June 2017) outlined...
Month: June 2017
Opinion – LNP chases vets’ votes
UNLIKE every other Australian state, Queensland does not yet have a dedicated minister for veterans’ affairs. It does have a Veterans Advisory Council Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls recently announced that the LNP, if elected, would create such a ministry. While...
GOVERNMENT TARGETS COMSUPER INVALIDITY BENEFITS FOR SOME VETERANS FROM 1 JULY THIS YEAR
On 1 July some veterans on DFRDB/MSBS Invalidity Pensions who upon application, have had their taxation adjusted to the correct lower rate, i.e. the rate that applies to civilians with similar invalidity payments. This adjustment followed work from a number of...
ENOUGH?
Enough is Enough Bulging wallets and full troughs are part of the political game Canberra Suits should wear masks to hide the shame As Battlers with more taxes and rising costs struggle to pay bills While at family dinner tables, plates are far from filled The...
Suicide Memorial Day Friday 23rd June – Fremantle
The 12.30pm Service this Friday at St John's Anglican Church Fremantle WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE VICTIMS OF SUICIDE AND THEIR FAMILIES All are welcome to attend to pray and reflect upon the tragedy of suicide in our Defence and Veteran community. Our nations Senators...
Senate Inquiry into Veteran Suicide extended to 15 Aug 2017.
Suicide by veterans and ex-service personnel - Senate Inquiry Extended to 15 Aug 2017. In terms of setting expectations, the committee emphasises that it is not in a position to address individual claims of rehabilitation or compensation for veterans and ex-service...
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...
Opinion – Ataturk’s sentiments are junked.
Great vision on junk heap FOR Australians there is probably no more emotive place on Earth outside their own country. It is even named after the men who fought there and the many buried in that part of the Gallipoli Peninsula known as Anzac. For thousands of grieving...
QUT Evaluation of the PTSD Coach Australia App
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) team is conducting an independent evaluation of DVA's mobile application (app) PTSD Coach Australia with short phone interviews (20-30 minutes) and hands-on 2 hour workshops (for those in the South East Queensland area,...
ACCC SCAMWATCH -Radar Alert: Don’t fall for a scammer’s phishing bait
The ACCC is warning people to stay alert to ‘phishing’ scammers pretending to be from well-known businesses and government departments trying to con unsuspecting victims out of their personal information and money. Read More