In this edition: The Tragedy of Veteran Suicide | Productivity Commission Report | Ombudsman’s Inquiry into the DFRDB Scheme | Ex-Service Organisation Round Table | Veterans at University Symposium | The Unique Nature of Military Service
The Defence Force Welfare Association welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcements to establish a National Independent Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention, and a Families Advocate within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
In this edition: Ex-Service Organisation Round Table | DFWA Issues | Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant
Tips on writing to your local Member of Parliament, Senator or Minister
Camaraderie Vol 50, No 3 available to view or download online.
View or download the documents for the ACT Branch 2019 Annual General Meeting.
In this edition: Ex-Service Organisation Round Table | Royal United Services Institute Dinner | DVA & ESORT Teleconferences | Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy | Commonwealth Ombudsman Inquiry into DFRDB Commutation | Policy Development—Help Wanted!
The Productivity Commission Inquiry Report – A Better Way to Support Veterans was sent to the Government on 27 June 2019 and publicly released on 04 July 2019. DFWA has reviewed the report and has made comments against each recommendation.
The ACT Branch Committee recently, but reluctantly, agreed to consider un-incorporating the ACT Branch due to falling membership and lack of Committee membership. This would involve the un-incorporation of the Branch as a registered Association in the ACT, and free the Branch from formal reporting and governance requirements.
In this edition: From the President | Commonwealth Ombudsman Inquiry into DFRDB Commutation | Operational Working Party | Aged Care Royal Commission—The Veteran Experience | National @ Work