MINISTER for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Darren Chester today welcomed the Productivity Commission draft report of its inquiry into compensation and rehabilitation for veterans. “The report reinforces a commitment to putting the well-being of veterans and...
This article was written for the South African Legion by Peter Dickens and later published in the Kenya Regiment Magazine, Mini Sitrep Kenya. One of our members, Don Thompson kindly forwarded the publication: I wonder whether readers realise that the ' two minutes...
One of our regular social Members, Pat Barlow celebrated her 70th surprise birthday at the weekly morning tea on Friday 8th September with other club members. Pat turned 70 on Tuesday 12th September. The President provided the cake which was prepared in the shape of...
Keith Victorsen OAM, a long-standing member of the Kenmore-Moggill RSL recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Pictured is Keith and his wife Barbara with a birthday cake presented by the RSL Club made by Julie Grey. Keith was born in Brisbane on 3rd September...
Increased risk of attempted suicide in Australian veterans is associated with total and permanent incapacitation, unemployment and posttraumatic stress disorder severity. You can read the full paper on suicide amongst veterans conducted by Gallipoli Medical Research...
Dear ESORT members, I am writing to inform you of the recent release of the Government’s Response to the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) Review into the prevention of self-harm and suicide. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel released the...