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ABC North Queensland
North Queensland Breakfast
Thursday,17 August 2023

SUBJECTS: Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Saluting Their Service program

On this day in 1945, the Second World War came to an end, with Japan giving its unconditional surrender to the Allies, some three months after the end of the War in Europe. 

The Australian Government has awarded RSL LifeCare Veteran Services $50,000 in grant funding to support the development of a business case to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Queanbeyan region.

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6PR Perth
Mornings with Gary Adshead
Thursday, 10 August 2023

SUBJECTS: 60-day dispensing legislation, Voice to Parliament, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

The establishment of a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Tweed/North Coast region of NSW is one step closer, as the process to select an organisation to establish and manage the hub reaches another milestone.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has made it abundantly clear that more needs to be done to support the mental health and wellbeing of Defence personnel, veterans and families.

We’re taking action.

Veterans Health week is an important opportunity for Australians to reflect on the service and sacrifices of veterans and veteran families, and acknowledge that sometimes, this service can take its toll on their health and wellbeing.

Today we recognise those who served in the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), the first Australians to respond to a request for assistance from the former Republic of Vietnam.

Following a successful grant application, the Australian Government has today announced that RSL Victoria has been awarded a $50,000 grant to develop a business case to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Surf Coast / Geelong region.

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ABC Radio Sydney
Evenings with Indira Naidoo
Tuesday 1 August 2023

SUBJECTS: DVA White Card eligibility, access to mental health support, veteran data