At the RARA’s National Council Meeting in Adelaide 2-4 October it was unanimously agreed that we endorse Overwatch Australia and specifically participate in supporting RAR Overwatch. We see RAR Overwatch as an active part of the RARA’s role to protect the wellbeing of the RAR Family. To that end we will advocate for its operational […]
Statement from the Deputy President Repatriation Commission, Mr Craig Orme DSC AM CSC, regarding the proposed introduction of a new Bill for current and former ADF members. “Dear members, I’m aware of emails circulating in the veteran community about possible new veterans’ legislation being drafted. I’m emailing to advise that the Government intends to introduce a Bill […]
This week is National Carers’ Week (16 -23 October) and we all know how difficult it can be being responsible for the health and well being looking after someone. These five apps may help ease the burden just a little National Carers week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution Australia’s 2.8 million unpaid […]
The week is an opportunity for veterans, war widows, widowers, current and ex-Australian Defence Force members and their families to participate, connect and influence the health and wellbeing of themselves and their friends. This year’s theme is Social Connection. Events and activities DVA has partnered with Ex-service organizations’ (ESOs) and community groups to develop a program of […]
GLENSIDE veteran Colonel Francis (Peter) Scott, 87, hopes to stand in South Korea, and peer through the border to Hill 317 — where he won a striking victory, and lost comrades. The fight for Hill 317 — also known as the Battle of Maryang San, or Operation Commando — was described by official Korean War […]
JIM HUGHES Soldier 18-8-1929 – 12-8-2016 We buried Major General James Curnow Hughes one month shy of the 45th anniversary of the epic battle of Nui Le. Sunny Jim was a man welcome at any Diggers’ booze-up and the scourge of any indifferent officer; and the Colonel who took 4 RAR Battalion to Vietnam in […]
Designed by ServiceNow in partnership with Soldier On, the training program will assist Australian veterans transition into civilian life with the technical skills required to meet a growing industry demand. Soldier On National Transitions Director Melissa Russell is excited about the program’s potential. “This training is very accessible and will help to not only enhance […]
Australia will honour the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Korean War when a mission of eight veterans pay their respects at the battlefields of Kapyong and Maryang San next week to mark the 65th anniversaries. The group will be joined in Korea by Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan and Shadow […]
The ex-service organisations (ESOs) that currently endeavour to represent the interests of the serving and former serving members of the ADF are in turmoil over direction and leadership. Kel Ryan’s current research “Pathways for the effective representation of the Australian Defence community (ADC)” seeks to address that question. Check it out here and add your comments Biography […]
Suicide is again being examined publicly in both the Senate Inquiry into Suicide by veterans and ex-service personnel and the ABC TV Program ‘Man Up” The Senate inquiry ,championed by Jacqui Lambie, has been referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 March 2017: Submissions have been received and can be seen […]
To find out more about this event and register to attend, click here. In conjunction with Veterans Health Week 2016, VOTSA is hosting a community sleepout at Jezzine Barracks Townsville. Veterans Health Week is an initiative of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs(DVA) with this years theme being ‘Social Connection’. The sleep out is designed to […]
Chris Stiles took his own life in August after a long battle with mental illness after taking Mefloquine. The drug, otherwise known as Lariam, has been linked to a number of suicides among veterans. Many call it the “suicide pill” for a reason. Those who take it claim to suffer horrific side effects including hallucinations, depression, […]
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