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NEW APPOINTMENTS AT RSL (QUEENSLAND BRANCH)
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This month has seen a changing of guard at RSL (Queensland Branch), with Stewart Cameron CSC elected as the new State President, and Luke Traini appointed to the role of CEO. Read more |
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WORKPLACE REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENT DECISION
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The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal has issued their decision approving the Workplace Remuneration Arrangement increase with effect from 12 March 2015.
The full document is available here. |
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QVSAC PRACTITIONER UPDATES
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Following the success of the recent Queensland Veterans’ Services Advisory Committee (QVSAC) training workshops, the Veterans’ Services department at RSL (Queensland Branch) have established a website to communicate updates to practitioners.View the website here.
The website will be updated as new information is available. We encourage those who have undertaken the QVSAC refresher training to keep checking this website regularly. |
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RSL WOMEN VETERANS SYMPOSIUM
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Women have played an increasingly crucial role in Australia’s military history, and make up 15% of the current Australian Defence Force. Given this, the inaugural RSL Women Veterans Symposium is being held to provide valuable information about programs, support and benefits for women, both serving and ex-serving. Read more |
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Veterans’ Health 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. RSL Sub Branches are encouraged to plan and run an activity as part of Veterans’ Health Week, to be held between Saturday 10 and Sunday 18 October 2015. Read more |
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2016 QUEENSLAND WEEK SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
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Is your Sub Branch considering holding an event next year to celebrate our community spirit? Are you planning RSL Centenary activities for 2016 that are open to the wider community? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a grant under the 2016 Queensland Week Sponsorship Program. Read more |
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TRANSITION & WELLBEING RESEARCH PROGRAMME
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A new research programme constituting the first Australian study designed to examine the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of an entire cohort of recently transitioned ADF members is underway, and participants are being sought. Read more |
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PERMISSION AND USE OF AUSTRALIAN ARMY EMBLEMS
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| As use of the Rising Sun badge significantly increased in the lead up to Anzac Day 2015, the Australian Army were alerted to multiple uses of the Rising Sun badge in the public domain that were not correctly authorised or were misused either in design or placement. The Office of the Chief of the Army recently wrote to the RSL to raise awareness among our members of the use of the Australian Army emblems. Read more |
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2016 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
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Do you know a fellow RSL member who is inspiring, passionate and generous? Should their achievements be celebrated and highlighted on a national stage?
The Australian of the Year Awards are a great opportunity to recognise these people for their outstanding contribution. Nominations are now open. Read more |
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FAR NORTHERN DISTRICT CONTACT DETAILS
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The Far Northern District of RSL (Queensland Branch) has recently moved offices. New contact details are:
Office address: 134 Grafton Street, Cairns Qld 4870
Postal address: PO Box 208, Cairns Qld 4870
District President: Peter Sterling
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0432 124 519
District Secretary: Norma Short
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0429 321 548 |
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RSL (QUEENSLAND BRANCH) ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Are you on social media? Like the RSL (Queensland Branch) Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, and watch videos on YouTube to stay up to date with what’s happening.
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