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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.
These experiences show how important it is to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to when engaging a paid advocate, especially when it comes to fees, contracts, and what happens if your claim isn’t approved.
Located in New Town, the Hobart Hub has joined the Launceston Hub as the main hubs in a state-wide “Hub and Spoke” model designed and operated by RSL Tasmania.
These experiences highlight the importance of transparency and trust when choosing advocacy support.
Understanding the demographic, health and welfare characteristics of veterans is important, as they may have different service experiences that require tailored support during and after ADF service.
Happy International Volunteers Day. According to data recently released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, across the years’ 2021-22 veterans were more likely to undertake volunteer roles and were more active members of clubs and/or associations compared to Australians who’ve never served.
The Bendigo Hub will serve as a central point for support, connecting users with services tailored to their needs.
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust would like to hear from former Defence personnel who trained or worked at Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh to better understand the site’s history and document personal experiences.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign that calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.
This experience highlights the risks of using unregulated, fee-for-service advocacy and the importance of understanding your options before lodging a claim.