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25.01.2022 Hey team! Great news for Queensland based student Veterans hoping to transition into study. Here's the QTAC Armed Forces Schedule that ALL Queensland Universities now accept, translating military service into an ATAR equivalent for university entrance. The ASVA team is working with different state Tertiary Admission Centres (TAC's), respective state governments and opposition parties to encourage the adoption of this schedule throughout Australia for the benefit of all curr...ent and former service members. If you know someone that this could help, please tag them! If you live outside of QLD and could benefit, or know someone this would benefit, from this expanding interstate, please comment, tag & let us know! The more feedback we get, the more power we have when talking to governments and institutions. Additionally ASVA is extending funding to cover the QTAC application cost for the first 20 prospective student Veterans who contact us about beginning their study journey and have applied through QTAC. If you have any questions please reach out to us at [email protected] regarding this or other opportunities you wish to explore. Cheers!

23.01.2022 Are you looking to study in South Australia? If so, there are still spaces left in the free Flinders University Military Academic Pathway Program! This program will help you to capitalise on your ADF experience for university entry, whilst refreshing the academic skills required to excel in your chosen field of study. This is a fantastic opportunity, whether you're transitioning from service, undergoing rehabilitation, or have separated and are looking to up-skill and enter a... new career in the civilian world. For more information, please contact: [email protected] or, [email protected], Veterans at Flinders

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Diana for the successful transition from service to scholar, and the completion of her Undergraduate Degree at Flinders University! Diana has served within the Flinders University ASVA Chapter leadership since its foundation, so with great pride the Chapter President, Chris, presented* Diana with the very first Flinders Graduation Coin. *Whilst maintaining strict social distancing procedures. Stay safe, team!... - ASVA.

22.01.2022 Hey team - An update on ASVA’s 2020 Technology Grants for Victorian Student Veterans, made possible by the Victorian Veterans Council - VVC This months recipient is James. James served in the Australian Army, within the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, for 5 years where he reached the rank of Corporal and deployed to Afghanistan twice. Following his separation from Defence Australia, James used his ADF training and experience and applied it to his tertiary education, gradua...ting from Deakin University with an Undergraduate degree in Psychological Science in early 2020. Unsurprisingly, James excelled within his undergraduate studies and is now completing his thesis studies within the Psychological Science Honours program. Throughout 2020 James has been a member of a research team that is investigating ways in which veterans can experience positive growth following adversity. Following the completion of his honours year in 2021, James hopes to enrol in a Master of Clinical Psychology with the long-term goal of working with the veteran & first responders communities within the field of grief, loss, & trauma. Upon receiving his ASVA 2020 Technology Grant (which you can see below) James said This grant will greatly assist in my ability to work collaboratively with my research team and allow me to work on the go. I can't thank you guys enough for this, it has really made a big difference to our finances and taken away a fairly stressful problem we had. At ASVA we are proud to assist our Student Veteran community to achieve their educational and employment goals. We are particularly pleased to be able to help James as he continues his service within the field of psychology to support our Veteran and first responder communities with their post service lives. Congratulations James. If you would like to apply for an ASVA technology grant in the future, please join ASVA via the link below and contact us at [email protected] with the following information: A brief background of your service, What you are currently studying, What you plan to achieve upon completion of your studies, and An outline of how this grant will help you achieve your desired academic outcomes. Join ASVA: - Prospective Student Veteran: https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication - Current Student Veteran: https://www.asva.org.au/currentstudentveteranform - Student Veteran Alumni: https://www.asva.org.au/studentveteranalumniform Cheers, ASVA

22.01.2022 Every year in November, the Nation marks the wars that have scarred our past and the bravery of the men and women who fought them. Remembrance Day offers us all a chance to remember not just those who fought, but what they fought for. To all Veterans, thank you for your service, sacrifice and bravery for the Nation. We will remember them. ... ASVA team.

19.01.2022 Hey team, As the second half of the academic year is soon to commence, we wanted to share some data with you. Below is a visual representation of nearly 500 Student Veterans who have received ASVA’s support in the second quarter of 2020. The diversity of the chosen study areas & disciplines demonstrate how Student Veterans are using their ADF service to develop crucial professional skills and keep serving and contributing to our communities.... We will be releasing more data in the coming weeks - keep an eye out. Join ASVA today: - Prospective Student Veteran: https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication - Current Student Veteran: https://www.asva.org.au/currentstudentveteranform - Student Veteran Alumni: https://www.asva.org.au/studentveteranalumniform Cheers, ASVA

15.01.2022 ATTN: ADF Reserve members involved in Operation Bushfire Assist. Many ASVA members remain active reservists during their studies. As such, ASVA has been informed by several Student Veterans, who are Active Reserve/SERCAT 5, and are mobilising for the relief efforts, that they will miss their subject enrolment or lecture/tutorial/class preferences due to their service in Operation Bushfire Assist. ASVA is able to assist you. If you are at risk of being unable to enrol, or choo...se your desired timetable due to ADF Reserve disaster relief efforts, please get in touch. We will require your: - Tri-Service Notice of ADF Reserve Service, - University & Campus details, - Student email, - Student number, & - Subject/Timetable preferences. For more information or assistance please contact us at [email protected] or reach out on Facebook. We will do everything to ensure that you are not academically penalised for your service. Stay safe. ASVA.

15.01.2022 ATTN: QLD Student Veterans. Have you ever considered career opportunities in law or the legal industry? If so, we’ve got good news for you! Top tier global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has recently signed the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Commitment. This is Herbert Smith Freehills’ public commitment to, among other things, recognise the skills and experience of veterans, support greater employment opportunities for veterans and ensure that its HR policies support... the recruitment and retention of veterans and their family members. Further to this, Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a Veterans’ Network, which brings together both veterans and those with family ties from across the firm. This is an exciting initiative that will actively encourage and facilitate the employment of veterans at Herbert Smith Freehills and highlight the skills, experience, and diversity of thought that veterans offer. Over the next few weeks Herbert Smith Freehills will be attending a number of events throughout Brisbane to discuss clerkships and graduate programs with students from Griffith University, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and The University of Queensland. ASVA's co-founder, and former Rifleman, Matthew Sharp, who is now a solicitor in Herbert Smith Freehills' Brisbane office will be attending a number of the events and is very keen to chat to Student Veterans studying Law. Matthew will be attending The University of Queensland on Tuesday the 3rd of March. If you haven't already, please visit the link below for more details: https://facebook.com/events/s/herbert-smith-freehills-coffee/865521133867442/?ti=as If you would like more information about Herbert Smith Freehills' Veterans’ Network or the career opportunities that exist in law or the legal industry more generally: Join ASVA by completing the relevant form here: http://www.asva.org.au/form & Visit Herbert Smith Freehill’s Veteran network page: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/veterans-network Cheers, ASVA

15.01.2022 ATTN: prospective Student Veterans looking to study in Queensland If you are applying to study at university in Queensland, there are only 12 spots remaining to be eligible for a full refund on your QTAC application fee. This reimbursement is available to ASVA members who have signed up at https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication and are able to provide a receipt demonstrating their payment of the QTAC application fee. Ensure you don't miss out on this limited ti...me offer! If you have any further questions or want to know more about the study options available please complete the form and contact us at [email protected] - ASVA

12.01.2022 ATTN: Adelaide Student Veterans Hey team! We are putting the call out for any University of Adelaide Student Veterans. We have a team of willing and enthusiastic current Student Veterans who are putting together a chapter at Adelaide University. The chapter allows for a sliding scale of involvement to suit your availability and desire to work to improve Veteran outcomes at Adelaide University. We have already reached out to a number of you by email but we are asking the comm...unity to tag their Adelaide mates and if you are a current or prospective Student Veteran at the University of Adelaide this is for you. Being a member of the Chapter will keep you across any benefits offered to Student Veterans and additionally create a support network around you of peers and fellow Veterans. With your help, ASVA will continue to develop Veteran Admissions Frameworks, ADF course to University Credit programs, implement on-campus Student Veteran Support programs, develop strategic partnerships to financially support Student Veterans, and much more. If you would like to get involved please sign up at the links below and we will be in contact with you soon. If you’re already signed up and want to be involved you can contact us at [email protected] It’s FREE to become an ASVA member and, if you’d like to join and receive support, the links are below: Prospective Student Veterans, join here: https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication Current Students Veterans, join here: https://www.asva.org.au/currentstudentveteranform Student Veteran Alumni, join here: https://www.asva.org.au/studentveteranalumniform Thank you for your support! - ASVA.

10.01.2022 ASVA would like to congratulate the four Student Veterans who were chosen from Australian Catholic University (ACU)and Flinders University, to represent the Australian Student Veteran community at the Student Veterans of America National Conference, between 03 - 05Jan20. After a very competitive selection process we congratulate those chosen by their respective universities. Each Veteran has demonstrated a commitment to their studies achieving fantastic results as well as th...eir commitment to improving Student Veteran supports. The event was also attended by ASVA CEO Matthew Wyatt-Smith who will be looking to implement any ideas generated at the National Conference. This event represents the largest gathering of contemporary veterans in the world, all of whom are Student Veterans, and will be an invaluable experience for these outstanding students. At NatCon in California, these veterans will have the opportunity to attend a total of 96 workshops, each designed to take a strength-based approach to supporting post-service education support. Once returned, these Veterans will take up leadership positions within their respective ASVA Chapters and apply the lessons learned to further Student Veteran supports on their campuses, locally, and nationally.

10.01.2022 Very thankful to Flinders University for hosting a brilliant remembrance service today, and a huge welcome to 24 of the Australian Student Veterans Association’s newest members who are partaking in the Australian-first Military Academic Pathway Program. These new members are in the vanguard of innovative veteran education initiatives, which will inform best practice and influence veteran-specific programs, nationally. It was a pleasure to be hosted by the Flinders University ASVA chapter, and to speak and meet with them today.

09.01.2022 Hey team, An update on ASVA’s 2020 Technology Grants for Victorian Student Veterans, made possible by the support of the Victorian Veterans Council - VVC. This month’s recipient was Chris, a former RAEME Craftsman, who served in the ARA for seven years. Below is a photo of his brand new Macbook Pro and noise cancelling headphones tools which will support his success throughout his ongoing Higher Education journey.... Chris is undertaking a Graduate Diploma at RMIT University and, with the transition to online learning, a little extra technology support was needed to ensure he could undertake all of his learning requirements. As Chris suffered significant hearing loss during his service, he also required appropriate over-ear headphones to ensure he’s not missing any information in his online lectures and tutorials. With this new technology, a significant barrier to Chris being able to learn effectively has been removed, and after he completes his studies, he hopes to pursue a meaningful career within the Defence Industry. Our next recipient will be announced soon so make sure to keep an eye out for our next profile. If you would like to apply for an ASVA technology grant in the future please contact us at [email protected] with the following information: A brief background of your service, What you are currently studying, What you plan to achieve upon completion of your studies, and An outline of how this grant will help you achieve your desired academic outcomes. If you are struggling with your studies due to the Covid-19 restrictions, please contact us and we will endeavour to work with your educational institution to provide support during this unprecedented time. Cheers, ASVA

09.01.2022 A powerful article after our friends at LIVIN profiled 10 Student Veterans! Nurses, Doctors, Engineers, PhD's, Journalists, Artists, Psychologists.. whatever discipline you can think of, our Student Veterans do it all! https://bit.ly/34kfcOt

06.01.2022 ATTN: Law Students - ASVA & @Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) Veterans’ Network have now launched our Student Veteran Mentoring Program to support veterans across Australia who are embarking on their commercial legal careers. This partnership will supply professional legal mentors drawn from across our Australian firm, who will offer their experience, networks, advice and guidance to help our veterans get their legal career off to a flying start. If you are an ADF veteran in your last few years of legal study and are considering a career in commercial law, get in touch with us via FB inbox or [email protected] for further details, more information, and to find out if this fantastic opportunity would be helpful for you and your career!

05.01.2022 Thanks to all of you, ASVA has grown rapidly, though we need your help! The more members we have, the stronger we are and the more we are able to support Student Veterans, effect more change and continue to provide meaningful support for our Prospective and Current Student Veteran Community. With your help, ASVA will continue to develop Veteran Admissions Frameworks, ADF course to University Credit programs, implement on-campus Student Veteran Support programs, develop strat...egic partnerships to financially support Student Veterans, and much more. ASVA is quickly creating the largest professional network of veterans in Australia and we’d like you to be a part of the team. It’s FREE to become an ASVA member and, if you’d like to join and receive support, the links are below: Prospective Student Veterans, join here: https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication Current Students Veterans, join here: https://www.asva.org.au/currentstudentveteranform Student Veteran Alumni, join here: https://www.asva.org.au/studentveteranalumniform Thank you for your support! - ASVA.

05.01.2022 Great news for Current and Future Flinders University Student Veterans. Flinders University now offers early access to class timetabling for Student Veterans registered with the Flinders University ASVA. This initiative, modelled on research-informed best practice, has been adopted to help Student Veterans overcome barriers to success in Higher Education. ... With these support structures becoming more broadly adopted on university campuses please tell us which supports and services would, or would have, best supported your success in tertiary education. Cheers, ASVA

05.01.2022 Hi team, Thanks to the Flinders University ASVA leadership for their work during o-week, and for the great engagement from the new cohort of Flinders Student Veterans. Further to the existing on campus supports (re early timetabling among others) that are unique to Student Veteran’s, ASVA Flinders members are able to access a 3 month trial membership at the veteran-run Crossfit Flinders, valued at $180.... Please get in touch if you are studying at Flinders University and are not yet connected with this fantastic opportunity. Cheers, ASVA

05.01.2022 Hey team - An update on ASVA’s 2020 Technology Grants for Victorian Student Veterans! This month’s recipient is a former grunt, Dom, who served in the Royal Australian Infantry for 5 years where he deployed to Afghanistan and supported domestic disaster relief efforts. After travelling the world upon discharge, Dom was inspired to use his Australian Army service as a platform to better himself, others, and the world around him. With ASVA's entry support, Dom is now studying a... dual Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Biotechnology - with the intent of becoming a Climate Scientist upon graduation. Dom has completed his first semester of studies, predominantly online given the Covid-19 issues, and managed to achieve Distinctions and High Distinctions in all his subjects, despite only having an old Ipad (with a cracked screen) and his housemate's computers to use. What a jet! Below is a photo of Dom’s new Microsoft Surface i7 laptop and his old slouchy for good measure. With this technology, a significant barrier to Dom being able to study effectively has been removed, and we’re sure he will continue to achieve academic success and move on to an incredibly rewarding career. If you would like to apply for an ASVA technology grant in the future, please join ASVA via the link below and contact us at [email protected] with the following information: A brief background of your service, What you are currently studying, What you plan to achieve upon completion of your studies, and An outline of how this grant will help you achieve your desired academic outcomes. Join ASVA: - Prospective Student Veteran: https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication - Current Student Veteran: https://www.asva.org.au/currentstudentveteranform - Student Veteran Alumni: https://www.asva.org.au/studentveteranalumniform Cheers, ASVA

04.01.2022 ATTN: Call for participants for a research study into Moral Injury. Our friends at The University of Melbourne's Phoenix Australia Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health have requested support to raise awareness and survey participation in their important research. Most of what we know about moral injury (which refers to the psychological, emotional and spiritual distress which may be felt after being exposed to an event which challenges one’s sense of what’s right) is bas...ed on the combat experiences of the U.S. Armed Forces, particularly those who have been recently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. This study, being conducted by Anne Macdonald who is both a practising clinical psychologist and PhD Candidate at the Phoenix Australia - Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, University of Melbourne, aims to examine the range of responses to morally injurious experiences, including those that occur in-garrison, within the context of the ADF. A more comprehensive understanding of the Australian experience will assist in the development of better targeted treatment and rehabilitation programs." If you are interested in contributing to this study, please go to the study link: https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/mis. This link will assess your eligibility for participation, and provide detailed information about the study and what is involved. If you are eligible to and consent to participate, you will then be directed to the survey. The survey is completely anonymous and will take about 40 minutes of your time. No identifying information or details of events is required. Participation is restricted to ex-serving members who are no longer active reservists and who have experienced a morally challenging event during their military service. Cheers, ASVA

03.01.2022 Hi Team, keen for a great job (..in Canberra)? It is great though! Several incredible employment opportunities for Student Veterans, at any point in their tertiary studies, and across all ranks has arisen. Our friends at Synergy Group Australia, a Canberra-based professional services firm, are running their ‘Next Steps’ program on 21NOV19. The ‘Next Steps’ program is a unique initiative which is focused on supporting the ASVA community to gain meaningful employment within Syn...ergy’s respective business lines, including: Auditing Performance and financial management People and organizational development Program delivery Defence strategy Digital and technology Creative and design Contract and Recruitment There are a limited number of spots available for the upcoming ‘Next Steps’ Program, to be held in Canberra. 100% of Veteran candidates who attended the previous ‘Next Steps’ session were offered full-time employment because our community kicks goals. Synergy has a large proportion of Veteran employees and they’re expanding rapidly. They’re recruiting for attitude and capability, so personal qualities and potential for growth are critical. The day-long process provides a great opportunity to showcase who you are and most importantly, you’ll get to know them! If you’re interested in attending this ‘Next Steps’ Program, or have any further questions regarding this opportunity, please contact ASVA via our FB page or by emailing [email protected]

03.01.2022 Hi team, Our partners at Western Sydney University are committed to supporting Student Veterans and, alongside establishing an ASVA chapter on campus, are developing a range of veteran-centric supports for WSU ASVA chapter members. If you’re currently studying at WSU, or will soon commence, please get in touch in order to access both on and off-campus supports.... WSU have recently launched a Veteran-specific landing page which can be found here: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au//support-for-veterans.html To join ASVA and gain access to a range of veteran-centric supports and programs please join here: Prospective Students: https://www.asva.org.au/prospectivestudentapplication Current Students: https://www.asva.org.au/currentstudentveteranform Cheers, ASVA

03.01.2022 ATTN: Victorian Student Veterans New technology/laptop grant available in 2020! ASVA’s ongoing and successful collaboration with Melbourne Legacy to deliver the Education & Training Grant is fantastic in supporting Student Veterans with dependant family members, though we want to ensure that the entire Student Veteran community is supported through post-service education. Thanks to support from the Victorian Veterans Council - VVC a new grant has been designed to assist tho...se Student Veterans who do not have dependent family members, and therefore do not qualify for the Education & Training Grant. The first grant recipient will be announced on Friday 31Jan20, with a new recipient announced monthly during 2020 so get your applications in soon! To enter, please sign up to become an ASVA member here: https://www.asva.org.au/form It’s free to join and you will remain on our radar for this opportunity and others. Once you have signed up, or if you are already registered, please send an email to [email protected] outlining the following: - A bit about yourself and your ADF background, - What you wish to achieve both at university and post-graduation, and - How this technology grant will support your success in university and your subsequent desired career. We are working hard to establish more of these programs throughout Australia so watch this space and, if you haven’t already, sign up to become a member so you don’t miss out! If you have any questions please reach out through FB or [email protected]

02.01.2022 Student Veteran Profile: Ben, Bachelor of Media and Communications, Deakin University Ben grew up on the Gold Coast and left high school in Year 11 to join the Australian Defence Force at the earliest opportunity. In 2011, at age 17, Ben enlisted in the Australian Army joining the RACT - Royal Australian Corps of Transport as an Air Dispatcher. After completing Air Dispatch and Driver IET’s, Ben served in 176 Air Dispatch SQN, as well as Air Movements Training and Development... Unit (AMTDU). In service, Ben completed a 12-month Strategic Engagement Indonesian Language Course at the Defence Force School of Languages (DFSL) and subsequently worked on multiple international exercises providing specialist logistics and language support alongside the Indonesian, US, South Korean, Japanese, and New Zealand militaries. Through this, Ben developed a keen interest in language and began writing articles which were published in the Australian Army Transport Journal. Ben separated from the ADF in late 2016 in order to develop his writing and language skills, and to develop a professional civilian career. However, upon discharge, he faced significant challenges gaining entrance into university having not completing High School. Furthermore, he was unable to find a university which would recognise his ADF language qualifications or military training and experience. After engaging with the Australian Student Veterans Association (ASVA), Ben was accepted into a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus and was even awarded Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), meaning his overall course duration was reduced and his graduation timeline was accelerated. Through ASVA’s networks, Ben will soon commence an accredited internship and Workplace Integrated learning Program (WILP) with a brilliant Veteran owned business, helping him to gain vital professional experience, whilst gaining further academic credit towards his degree. Ben also received financial support via the ASVA & Melbourne Legacy Education and Training Grant, for Victorian-based Student Veterans, to help overcome the financial burdens of study. Ben is passionate about supporting our veteran community and is now working on a project which combines photography and interviews with Veterans to highlight the stories of transition within the community, seeking to broadly increase understanding, highlight strengths, and reduce stigma regarding veterans within the broader community. Thank you Ben for allowing us to share your story and image!