Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service in Warilla | Community organisation

Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service

Locality: Warilla

Phone: +61 2 4297 1987

Address: 70 Queen Street 2528 Warilla, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ives.org.au

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25.01.2022 Yay!!! We are all back off holidays as of Thursday 16th January. Wishing all our clients a wonderful 2020 and if you need us call 4297 1987

24.01.2022 To slow the coronavirus down, you need to act as if you already have it. This video explains why social distancing matters so much right now:

24.01.2022 Woonana Beach TAI CHI & QI Saturday 20-2-2021

23.01.2022 Due to coronavirus restrictions which have cancelled services and marches this year, Australians are encouraged to privately commemorate those who served, those who died and those who are still serving. Lest We Forget.

21.01.2022 IVES is committed to supporting the safety of our staff and clients so have implemented the government’s directives in relation to COVID-19. We are therefore taking the following actions of ceasing face to face appointments with all clients and are no longer travelling to our usual outreach destinations until further notice. Please leave your name and number on our message bank service 42971987 which will be checked weekdays and one of our volunteers will get back to you.... Stay safe and we will advise when we resume business as usual.

21.01.2022 IVES staff wish all of our clients a very Happy Easter & hope that you are all keeping safe & well. Just a reminder that we are working remotely & are currently not doing face to face interviews during this pandemic. Please leave a message on 42971987 & we will get back to you to assist.

20.01.2022 All the staff at IVES wish you and your family all the very best for Christmas. We are having a much deserved break but will be back in the office from the 19th January. For anything urgent you can leave a message on 4297 1987 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

19.01.2022 #BREAKING: RSL NSW has cancelled all public Anzac Day commemoration services, saying the risk to the public was too great. Acting RSL NSW state president Ray James said the decision had not been made lightly. For more: https://ab.co/2ILtVJ4

19.01.2022 Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service is a registered COVID SAFE business. We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan & are committed to keeping you safe. We are practicing physical distancing, hygiene & cleaning, record keeping & wellbeing of staff & clients.

19.01.2022 Many people will be required to isolate themselves to stop the spread of COVID-19 in coming weeks. Right now, these rules apply to: those who are suspected to... have the virus those who have been tested and confirmed to have the virus anyone who returned from overseas on or after March 16 2020. For more detail on the rules, see the Australian Government Department of Health document: https://ab.co/3aZTWjQ

18.01.2022 Have you heard the news? We're launching our #buyveteran campaign this September in collaboration with our friends at Prince's Trust Australia Check it out > https://vcbc.org.au/buy-veteran/ Want to be featured? Fill out your details > http://bit.ly/BuyVeteranEOI

18.01.2022 We hope that all of our clients are keeping well & safe during this pandemic. If you find that you are struggling during these unprecedented times you can call Open Arms 24/7 on 1800 011 064. This is a free service offered to all current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel & their families.

17.01.2022 Adjusting to COVID-19 can bring with it both opportunity and anxiety. Focus on staying positive, connected, cherishing those you love and being kind to yourself.... Also remember, it’s OK to not be OK. More on adapting and adjusting: https://www.openarms.gov.au//covid19-adjusting-and-adapting #StrongerTogether #OpenArmsSupport

15.01.2022 The Partners of Veterans Association of Australia NSW Branch Inc.

15.01.2022 We would like to inform our clients that we are once again taking limited face to face appointments in our office. We are practicing strict social distancing rules to keep everyone safe as well as having strict hygiene measures in place. Please phone 42971987 to make an appointment, if the office phone is unattended please leave your name and contact number for our staff to contact you when available.

15.01.2022 We hope that you are staying safe during these unprecedented times just as we are by working from home. IVES staff are all volunteers who happily assist the veteran community with their entitlements. Remember to leave a message on 42971987 with any queries.

14.01.2022 In an online course, run over 60 minutes, learn to identify the signs someone is thinking about suicide, and how to provide and find help. These are skills that... give people confidence when checking in with a mate that they are concerned about. Suicide Prevention Start is run in collaboration with LivingWorks Australia, and can be completed at no cost, any time, for anyone in the veteran community including friends and family. For more information and to register visit - https://www.openarms.gov.au//suicide-intervention-and-ment #OpenArmsSupport #StrongerTogether

14.01.2022 A new Veteran Mental Health GP Assistance Hotline is being established to support health providers provide appropriate mental health support to serving ADF and ...veterans in need. This new Veteran Mental Health GP Assistance Hotline will be available for GPs treating veterans and will be manned by health experts clinically trained in veteran mental health issues. GPs will be able to pick up the phone and receive free expert advice on the unique and complex mental health issues that our veterans can face. The service can be accessed by calling 1800 VET777 or through the Phoenix Australia website https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/for/working-with-veterans/ which also provides links to best practice and professional development resources.

13.01.2022 TAG Training Advocacy Group Training Advocacy Group (TAG) is Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service (IVES) approach to Communities of Practice Team Development under the Department of Veteran Affairs new Advocacy Training Development Program (ATDP). A Community of Practice is a network of advocates and community members who support one another within a locality such as a state or region. It is a group of people who engage in collective learning and provide support to one anot...her through mentoring, knowledge-sharing and networking. While there is no one-size-fits-all model of a Community of Practice, it is envisaged that these groups will either meet face-to-face or communicate by telephone or in an online forum. All will be welcome to be involved in these communities, including ATDP trainers, ESO volunteers, advocates of all levels of experience and veterans and their family members who share an interest in supporting advocates in the community. A central focus of the Communities of Practice will be the mentoring experience from one advocate to another, which is fundamental to the success of the ATDP. Mentoring will enable advocates to learn and gain experience from their peers. Communities of Practice will facilitate these networks by providing local support and mentoring to practicing advocates. TAG Sessions will be held by Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service generally every other Thursday at Warilla RSL Hall, 70 Queen Street, Warilla. Please contact us to confirm booking dates and details. PROGRAMED TRAINING ADVOCACY GROUP DATES FOR 2020 January Nil February 13 & 27 March. 26 April 9 May. 21 June. 11 & 25 July. 9 & 23 August. 13 & 27 September 24 October Nil November 26 December 10

12.01.2022 We are back and taking appointments. Hoping everyone has had a lovely break and looking forward to a better 2021. Ring 4297 1987 to make an appointment.

12.01.2022 The Australian Defence Force and their Kiwi counterparts are helping to care for injured wildlife on Kangaroo Island, which has been devastated by bushfires.

09.01.2022 Here is our calendar for the year

08.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/986446778175002/posts/1540733319413009/

08.01.2022 As veterans, as friends, as family, we are immensely proud of the more than 26,000 Australian Defence Force men and women who served in Afghanistan with great h...onour since 2001. We are proud of all those that have worn the uniform of this great nation. We are humbled by men and women who carried out acts of great bravery, risking their own lives to make Afghanistan a better place. We salute those who put themselves in harms way to build and secure the essential infrastructure, the hospitals, roads, and schools that have allowed millions of Afghan men, women and children to gain education, healthcare and freedom. We especially remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice to make Afghanistan, and the world a better place. We thank all those who served honourably and did their duty. Those people should be and are proud of their service, and justifiably so. The Brereton report is going to be confronting reading. But we must confront it, whilst recognising the nuance and context that is critical to understanding it. It is important to remember that the allegations are not against the more than 26,000 who served in Afghanistan, but instead against a tiny minority amongst them. And that they are allegations at this stage. We believe in the legal principles that underpin the very fabric of Australian society; due process and a fair legal system must be applied. Overwhelmingly, those who served in Afghanistan did so with outstanding courage and distinction on behalf of Australia. We are proud of them, and condemn anything that may compromise or bring dishonour on that which is good, righteous and proper. Importantly, we should be aware that these allegations were reported by soldiers that believed what they witnessed was wrong. These soldiers demonstrated moral courage in reporting this many years ago. We are proud of them also. Australian soldiers standing up for what they believe is right is something we all should be proud of. If it is demonstrated that Army command failed to act on these allegations at the time, then those responsible need to be held accountable. The senior officers must be held accountable if in fact we have command failures. If you need help and support, or just a chat, Hawthorn RSL Sub Branch, along with countless other Sub Branches and support services around the country, are there for you. We are about to enter what may well be a dark time, but we shall do so united and together. Be proud if you served. Do not let the actions of a tiny minority take away from what you achieved in Afghanistan. Reach out if you need help. You all did remarkable things. (Photo credit: AWM)

07.01.2022 A number of notices have gone out to current and former members of Special Operations regarding the alleged incidents in Afghanistan. It has come to our attenti...on that some members involved have received these notices and do not have legal representation, or are hesitant to get legal assistance. If this applies to you or anyone you have served with, please get in touch. Mick Bainbridge, former Special Forces Commando and former Special Operations Task Group Lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz have teamed up to provide specialised legal representation for members who require it, including witnesses. OLA have a team of former serving members ready to assist you. Here at OLA we understand the need to have truly independent legal advice. We’ll make sure you don’t get hung out to dry! If you or anyone you know is served a notice contact OLA on 1300 185 196, or send an email to [email protected] We have a bias for action and we’ve got you covered!

03.01.2022 Applications open early in February for this years Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge. The minimum age has been lowered to 16. So age range is now 16 to 25 as at September 2020. Information packs available from the sub branch.

02.01.2022 Defence Forces & Emergency Services Go Free 1-30 NOVEMBER STARTS SUNDAY Defence Forces and Emergency Service Workers get FREE General Admission into Mogo Wild...life Park during the month of November 2020. Register online for your free ticket, purchase tickets for your guests and present valid ID or uniform for entry on the day of your visit! https://mogozoo.com.au/buy-tickets