The Runaway Bay RSL Sub-Branch Inc. appreciates the sponsorship of Mr. David Crisafulli, State Member for Broadwater, for the printing and postage of this Newsletter.
PUTTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIRST - NEW STUDY TO IMPROVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
A MAJOR study to improve advocacy services for veterans and their families has commenced under the leadership of the former Chair of the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce, Mr Robert Cornall AO.
Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester said the study was part of the Government's ongoing commitment to put veterans and their families first and delivers on a significant part of the Government’s response to the concerns raised in the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference’s committee report: The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans.
“This study will go a long way to helping our younger veterans and their families navigate the compensation claims and appeals processes and it will address a number of improvements to the current advocacy model which were recommended in the report.
The latest research will be reviewed, veterans’ advocacy services in other countries will be examined, and advocacy models in other areas, such as the legal services, community, and disability sectors will be looked at.
For more information, visit: www.dva.gov.au/AdvocacyStudy or email: advocacy.study@dva.gov.au
Veterans - Reminder
QLD GOVERNMENT
TAXI SUBSIDY SCHEME…
This scheme is designed to assist Veterans with medical appointments, Veterans Affairs appointments or attending related meetings (such as RSL) and allows for taxi fare subsidies up to $30 each way. There are Eligibility rules however and these can be found on line via www.tmr.qld.gov.au . Simply click in, then click “search”. Type in “Taxi Subsidy Scheme” which will take you to www.qld.gov.au website for info, or call them on 1300 134 755.
Emergency ID Products … As discussed by Welfare Officer Tony Banner at the general meeting, Tony was able to clarify that any member who holds a Defence Health Card (for whatever reason) is entitled to a number of products at no cost. Call Emergency ID Australia on 03 6381 1223 or check their website www.emergencyid.com.au According to the website there is a DVA Pack which includes:-
* High quality Emergency ID bracelet medallion and chain
* Emergency ID necklace medallion and chain of your choice
* Both these Jewellery items are CUSTOM engraved (as you choose) with your most urgent medical and Emergency info.
* 12 month warranty on bracelet & necklace medallion- suitable for 24 hr wear, even in water, the shower, chlorine, spas, ocean.
We are here:
225 Morala Avenue
Runaway Bay, Qld 4216
Tel: (07) 5537 4114
email: info@runawaybayrsl.com
Patrons:
Alan Barlow O.A.M.
Robyn Bycroft
Office hours
Office only available by appointment.
Please call 07 5537 4114
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1422
Runaway Bay, Qld 4216
