Monday, 18 August 2014 GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FACEBOOK As part of the Abbott Government’s ongoing commitment to increasing the accessibility of veteran mental health support, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson today launched an integrated social media presence for the Veterans …
Category: DVA Press Releases
Aug 26
CUTTING RED TAPE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Thursday, 21 August 2014 CUTTING RED TAPE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES Current serving ADF members, including Reservists, who hold a purple ADF ID card will benefit from a new DVA and Defence move to reduce red tape in the claims application process, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson announced today. …
Aug 26
SUFFERING OF SANDAKAN POWs REMEMBERED
Friday, 15 August 2014 SUFFERING OF SANDAKAN POWs REMEMBERED The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, today urged all Australians to remember Sandakan Day and especially those Australians who suffered acts of cruelty during the Second World War. “Today we mark Sandakan Day – a day to remember those who …
Aug 13
RESTORATION OF VETERAN ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FUNDING DELIVERED
Thursday, 7 August 2014 VA055 RESTORATION OF VETERAN ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FUNDING DELIVERED The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, today announced $3.8 million in funding to deliver important support services to Australia’s ex-service community. “The Abbott Government has restored advocacy and support funding for the veteran community which was cut …
Jul 09
INTERNATIONAL SHIPS TO JOIN THE ALBANY CONVOY
INTERNATIONAL SHIPS TO JOIN THE ALBANY CONVOY The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson today confirmed international ships from Japan and New Zealand will join Royal Australian Navy vessels in the Albany Convoy Commemorative Event in October. Click in the …
Jul 09
NEW WEBSITE LINKS VETERANS TO SUPPORT WHEN THEY NEED IT
NEW WEBSITE LINKS VETERANS TO SUPPORT WHEN THEY NEED IT The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson has officially launched a new dedicated website for the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) at the South Australian RSL Congress in Adelaide today. VVCS is a free and confidential service that offers eligible …
Jul 07
HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM VETERANS’ CHILDREN
HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM VETERANS’ CHILDREN Students from around Australia will be given a helping hand as they prepare for study this year with funding through the Long Tan Bursary Scheme, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson announced today. Click on the link to view the rest of this release: …
Jul 04
STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR FORMER
Today the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, announced three major initiatives which expand existing mental health services for veterans and their families. Click on the link to read the Media Release- Ronaldson Release VA041 Strengthening Mental health
Jul 04
START THE JOURNEY BACK TO GOOD MENTAL HEALTH
A new YouTube video has been launched highlighting the help available to veterans from the Affairs. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, launched the ‘Start the journey back to good mental health’ clip at the Victorian RSL Congress in Melbourne. Click on the link to read the Media Release- VA043 …
Jul 04
FIRST GLIMPSE INSIDE WW1 SUBMARINE WRECK IN TURKEY
More than 99 years after she fell in battle in the First World War, ‘a project to record, preserve and tell the story of the Australian submarine HMAS AE2, lying at the bottom of Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, is underway’, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson announced today. Click on …