The Alliance (ADSO) is the Defence Family’s advocate to governments, parliaments and the Australian people. It’s role is to care for the well-being of the Defence Family and protect their service entitlements.
Planning is underway for a range of significant events around the country to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War in 2023. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Andrew Gee, announced that the Australian Government has committed $6 million to ensure this important milestone is marked with […]
As you know we have been working towards closing MyAccount for the last 12 months or so. We can now advise that we will be closing MyAccount on 10 December 2021.P04330-MyAccount-changes-for-ESO-factsheet-v2_150dpiDownload We have prepared the attached factsheet to help you support clients during this change. In addition, we have the following communication to support clients: […]
Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA) and Rent Assistance This Bill enacts the 2020-21 Budget measure to exempt disability payments from the income test under the Social Security Act 1991 from 1 January 2022. Centrelink payments such as the Age Pension will increase as a result of this, removing the need for DFISA . DFISA […]
There should be no barrier for any current serving member or veteran of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to join RSL NSW. That’s why we’ve made membership fee-free for any current serving or veteran of the ADF. Membership means so much more than being invited to commemorations and events. It’s not just what you get […]
Occasionally politicians need to be reminded war comes at a human cost WARNING. This column contains language and descriptions which some people might find offensive. READ MORE
FORFEITURE of honours and awards should be the absolute last resort for those convicted of crimes prescribed under either civil or military law and regulations. READ MORE
‘One sits and ponders sadly of those many pals who are “gone to that home from which no wanderer returns.” … The very flower of our manhood have paid the greatest price, not willingly for not one of them but longed to live, return home and forget, yes just forget the horrors of the past […]
Firstly, I want to explain to all our RCB veterans and our supporters the long delay in reporting our activities. It was necessary for operational security reasons in preparing our latest submission to the Government and the new Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans Affairs, The Hon Andrew Gee. RCBRG Submission with Ethicos […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee today announced the Veteran Wellbeing Centre network is set to grow, with the opening of expressions of interest for a new centre in South East Queensland. Minister Gee encouraged ex-service and community organisations in the region to apply, and said a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre would […]
Defence Community Dogs provides highly trained Assistance Dogs to Australian Defence Force Veterans. Trained in specific tasks to support mood, depressive and anxiety disorders including PTSD. The dogs who graduate from our program help Veterans to rebuild their lives – and literally save their lives. Watch the video to meet Mick and Lola and see […]
Dear members and friends, Since the last newsletter, there has been a steady flow of activity in the Defence and veteran community space that has kept DFWA National busy.Despite Covid-19 restrictions across much of the east coast, the work goes on. Like many organisations, DFWA is embracing technology to ensure that business continues—at […]
Opinion – Resistance is Futile
I have been unreasonably banned and am at a loss what to do…? READ MORE