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 1300 55 1918.
New South Wales and ACT
October 2009
Thursday 15th - TPI Seminar - Newcastle
Tuesday 28th - Booked Interviews - Cooma
November 2009
Thursday 5th - Booked Interviews - Nowra
Thursday 5th - Booked Interviews - Gundagai
Monday 9th - Booked Interviews - Tumut
Tuesday 10th - Booked Interviews - Tumut
Tuesday 10th - Booked Interviews & Information Seminar - Nabiac
Monday 16th - Information Seminar- Scone
Tuesday 17th - Booked Interviews - Murrurundi
Thursday 19th - Staying at Home Seminar - Tuggeranong - ACT
Tuesday 24th - Information Seminar - Singleton
December 2009
Tuesday 1st - Booked Interviews - Yass
Wednesday - 2nd Aged Care Seminar - Port Macquarie
Thursday 3rd - Planning Ahead Seminar - Tuggeranong, ACT
Thursday 3rd - Booked Interviews - Nowra
Thursday 3rd - Aged Care Seminar - Kempsey
Friday 4th Aged Care Seminar - Taree
January 2009
No Outreach
February 2010
Friday 5th - Booked Interviews & Information Seminar - Dungog
Tuesday 9th - Booked Interviews - West Wyalong
Wednesday 10th - Booked Interviews - West Wyalong
Thursday 11th - Booked Interviews - Temora
Friday 12th - Booked Interviews - Temora
Tuesday 23rd - Booked Interviews - Nowra
Wednesday 24th - Booked Interviews - Nowra
Wednesday 24th - Booked Interviews - Braidwood
Thursday 25th - Booked Interviews - Nowra
Thursday 25th - Booked Interviews - Goulburn
March 2010
Tuesday 2nd - Booked Interviews - Goulburn
Thursday 4th - Booked Interviews - Crookwell
Thursday 4th - Information Seminar - Gloucester
Friday 5th - Information Seminar - Wauchope
Thursday 11th - Information Seminar - Wingham
Friday 12th - Information Seminar - South West Rocks
Wednesday 17th- Booked Interviews - Sanctuary Point
Thursday 18th - Booked Interviews - Sanctuary Point
Tuesday 23rd - Aged Care Seminar - Cessnock
Contact
For further information on any of the above events, contact your local VAN office on 1300 55 1918.
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Queensland
Staff from Veterans' Affairs will be available to answer enquiries in the following places. For an appointment please telephone the relevant contact number listed.
March 2010
Tuesday 2 March - Caboolture RSL, 10.00am-12.30pm, (07) 5495 1699
Wednesday 17 March – Gatton, 10.00am–11.00am, (07) 5462 1461
Thursday 18 March - Redcliffe RSL, 10.00am-4.00pm, (07) 3889 4872
Tuesday 23 March – Cleveland, 9.00am-1.00pm, (07) 3488 1103
Tuesday 30 March – Kedron Wavell RSL, 9.30am-1.00pm, (07) 3359 0460
Wednesday 31 March – Chinchilla, 11.30am – 1.00 pm, (07) 4669 1111
More information
For information on the Program contact Cathy Steve in Brisbane on (07) 3223 8798 or 1800 555 254
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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.
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Western Australia
Thursday 4 June - Rockingham, 10.00am-11.00am, 11.30-3.00pm, RSL
Tuesday 9 June - Mandurah, 9.30am-10.00am, 10.30am-3.00pm, RSL