Country visits and outreach program
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) conducts visits to country areas in NSW/ACT, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. The outreach program provides information on DVA benefits and entitlements to assist the veteran community in accessing health and other community services. The aim of the program is to promote and maintain self-sufficiency, well-being and quality of life amongst members of the veteran community.
Outreach services are provided to the veteran communities in both outer metropolitan and regional areas. The format of an outreach program is tailored to meet the specific needs of the area and the type of information to be conveyed. To find out more about the Outreach Program contact your local VAN office on 133 254 (metroplitan areas) or 1800 555 254 (non-metropolitan areas).
New South Wales and ACT
Contact
For further information on any of the listed NSW and ACT events, contact your local VAN office on 133 254 (metropolitan areas) or 1800 555 254 (non-metropolitan areas).
Queensland
Staff from Veterans' Affairs will be available to answer enquiries in the following places during May 2013. For an appointment please telephone the relevant contact number listed.
June 2013
| Brisbane |
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| Goodna RSL Function Centre |
Monday 3 |
9:00am - 12:00pm |
133 254 |
| Caboolture RSL |
Tuesday 4 |
10:00am - 12:30pm |
(07) 5495 1699 |
| Redcliffe RSL |
Thursday 20 |
10:00am - 2:30pm |
(07) 3889 4872 |
| Sunshine Coast |
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| Hervey Bay VIS |
Wednesday 19 |
10:30am - 4:00pm |
(07) 5479 5112 |
| Bundaberg VVAA |
Thursday 20 |
9:00am - 9:45am |
(07) 4152 4507 |
| Bundaberg RSL |
Thursday 20 |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
(07) 4132 6500 |
| Bundaberg Argyle R/V |
Thursday 20 |
3:15pm - 4:00pm |
(07) 4155 1194 |
| Gin Gin |
Friday 21 |
9:30am - 11:30am |
(07) 5479 5112 |
| Tin Can Bay |
Friday 21 |
2:30pm - 3:30pm |
(07) 5479 5112 |
More information
For information on the Program contact Cheryle Chilton in Brisbane on (07) 3223 8441 or 1800 555 254.
South Australia & Northern Territory
Outreach in South Australia
The Outreach program in South Australia provides information on Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) benefits and entitlements to assist the veteran community in accessing health and other community services. The aim of the program is to promote and maintain self-sufficiency, well-being and quality of life amongst members of the veteran community.
Outreach services are provided to the veteran communities in metropolitan and regional South Australia. In the lead up to visits posters are distributed in the community and letters are sent to clients.
Individual Appointments
Services include a trial of offering individual appointments outside of metropolitan Adelaide. The interviews provide the opportunity to discuss personal circumstances and to ensure access to information on the wide range of services available. Home visits can also be organised in exceptional circumstances.
Information Seminars
Information seminars are also provided. Topics include those listed below. Other topics are available on request.
Healthy Wealthy & Wise - Information on the quality use of medications and tips for saving money by managing medicines effectively. How to maintain optimal physical and mental health & how DVA may be able to assist.
Planning Ahead - Bereavement - Bereavement Issues and how they may affect your DVA payments. Information on DVA benefits and services including information on funeral benefits, Office of Aust War Graves, wills, powers of attorney and guardianship.
Home but not Alone - Presentation explaining what assistance may be available to older people who would like to live independently and safely in their own home. Includes information on Aged care assessments, packages of care and other DVA & community services.
Contacts
Margie Gutteridge, Cathy Key and Sue Nugent staff the outreach services and welcome any enquiries you may have. Please phone 133254 or free call 1800 555 254 and ask to be transferred.
Western Australia
June 2012
| Rockingham RSL |
Thursday 4th |
10:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| Rockingham RSL |
Thursday 4th |
11:30AM - 03:00PM |
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| Mandurah RSL |
Tuesday 9th |
09:30AM - 10:00AM |
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| Manduray RSL |
Tuesday 9th |
10:30AM - 03:00PM |
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