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National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare
Locality: Sydney, Australia
Phone: +619767 8669
Address: Hospital Rd,Concord West 2139 Sydney, NSW, Australia
Website: http://www.ncvhconcord.com.au
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25.01.2022 Operations Manager of National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) Kirsty Chapman and specialist case worker Johanna Castle both attended the revamped Harbord Diggers club on Tuesday as part of Veterans' Health Week. A fabulous and engaging guest panel spoke about transitioning and life beyond the ADF. Blair Hickey, James Griffin, Adrian Talbot, Gwen Cherne and Garth Callender later joined Kirsty to discuss the operating model of care of NCVH and the progress of the pilot... program for returned veterans at Concord Hospital. The events continue throughout this week around the campus for the Hospital known and recognised for its longstanding links with the veteran community. For more information on the program visit: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/ncvh/
25.01.2022 Following the loss of her beloved husband, Gwen Cherne became a leading advocate for the increased role of families and carers in the treatment and recovery of veterans. Sergeant Peter Jon Café of Second Commando Regiment took his own life in February 2017 following a decades-long career that saw him deployed to war zones in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. Since Peters devastating suicide, Gwen has channelled her grief into advocating for the rights of veterans families a...nd carers. How can we make sure were supporting the veteran if were not including the family? Gwen said. Now a member-director of the War Widows' Guild of Australia NSW, Gwen is determined to inform other families of their rights and entitlements during a service members deployment, as well as post-deployment, a particularly difficult time for many veterans. Gwen said by including families in the care planning and treatment, the Centre, located at Concord Hospital, will fill an important gap in the treatment and recovery of veterans. Its absolutely wonderful that were starting to recognise that the family must be included. To find out more see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
25.01.2022 The National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH) understands the important support role that families and carers play in the treatment and recovery of veterans. Fussell House is expected to open in 2020, and is named after 25-year-old Lieutenant Michael Fussell, who was killed in action while serving with the Special Operations Task Group in Afghanistan. The hostel will be a safe space for veterans to stay together, and will offer family accommodation and facilities such as a laundry and children’s playground. For more information about veteran services and the referral process visit: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/NCVH/
23.01.2022 The National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare has opened in an existing building at Concord Hospital with modern and spacious treatment and administration spaces. But our forever home will be inside the new Clinical Services Building being constructed as part of the stage one redevelopment of the Concord campus. Construction is underway and this video shows how the site is coming along with the installation of giant tower cranes.... For more information about the redevelopment see www.concordredevelopment.com.au
23.01.2022 We featured in today's Daily Telegraph as NSW Minister for Veterans John Sidoti toured our new offices and treatment spaces in Concord Hospital. Thanks to Major Andrew Lam who spoke out his experiences as a veteran and for his support of our model of care. Since opening on August 5, we've had 16 veterans referred to us. Please continue to spread the word among your colleagues, support networks and friends.
22.01.2022 Concord Repatriation General Hospital will conduct a commemorative Remembrance Day service today on the front lawn (The Centenary Garden) of the hospital from 10.30am. We remember the sacrifice and determination of those who died serving our country. The Chair of the National Centre for Veterans Healthcare, Colonel Professor Robert Lusby AM, will provide the Remembrance Day address. ... Lest we forget.
21.01.2022 NCVH would like to thank all members of the ADF and RFS who continue to work tirelessly for communities impacted by the bushfires. We also acknowledge - and sincerely appreciate - all first responders and others who are assisting with recovery efforts in devastated areas. NCVH is available to provide clinical support to veterans who may have been affected by the fires. To contact a member of our team, please call (02) 9767 8669 or visit [email protected]
21.01.2022 Meet Digger, the PTSD service dog. Digger came along with his owner to the National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare this week, to the delight of our team. PTSD assistance dogs are trained to reduce the impact of specific symptoms for people living with PTSD and improve their overall quality of life. Digger has completed training to help guide his owner by identifying external signs associated with PTSD stress and encourage a sense of safety. Welcome to the NCVH family, Digger!
21.01.2022 The team at NCVH pay respects to our veterans on ANZAC Day. Lest We Forget.
20.01.2022 UNDERSTANDING MORAL INJURY While in the military, did you see or do things that conflict with your beliefs and values? Phoenix Australia is recruiting ex-serving ADF members for a Moral Injury research project, which involves completing a brief, anonymous online survey. Visit https://bit.ly/3lWG7Jg for more information, or begin participation by visiting https://is.gd/MIOStudy.
20.01.2022 Join the team at NCVH and Concord Hospital as we pause to remember today. Live stream our Remembrance Day Service at https://vimeo.com/477003934 from 10.45am. Lest We Forget.
20.01.2022 Wed like to thank RSL NSW for a donation to Concord Hospital. Concord plays a significant role in caring for Australias veterans and RSL NSW has been a long-s...tanding supporter of the hospital. It has recently donated furniture, electrical equipment and crockery to the hospital, following the closure of the Concord RSL. The donated crockery will be used at Fussell House, which is named after Lieutenant Michael Fussell who was serving with the Special Operations Task Group in Afghanistan when he was killed in action in 2008. It will accommodate the families of ex-Australian Defence Force personnel who require treatment at the hospital. Its set to be open soon. The other donated items will also be put to good use. A TV will be placed in a patient waiting room at the hospital and the donated garden furniture will be used at outdoor events, like the Rivendell Flower and Garden Show which is a hospital fundraiser thats on next month, Concords Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Alice Kang, said. And, our staff cafeteria has been given a facelift. We have put the donated tables and chairs in there. We plan to put prints into the donated snap frames to add a little extra colour to the room, she said. Ray James, the acting President of RSL NSW said "RSL NSW has a long and storied relationship with Concord Hospital, whose care and concern for the welfare of our returned soldiers extends from its very opening during World War Two right through to today. Ensuring that items from Concord RSL would benefit the broader community as much as possible was very important to us, and we are delighted that the hospital has already put much of this to good use.
19.01.2022 Research shows there are a variety of ways to help veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Animals have long been used to help returned servicemen and women recover from their deployments. Equine or horse-assisted therapy is rapidly growing in popularity as a way to calm and treat people with addiction and PTSD. ... With the assistance of RSL LifeCare and Racing NSW, staff from Concord Hospital's National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) recently met with veteran Max Streeter. Max, who previously had PTSD and is now an RSL LifeCare equine instructor, runs a pilot program that provides veterans with therapeutic time with horses. During the eight-month long program veterans learn about animal husbandry, including retraining and riding thoroughbreds who are no longer racing. A group of veterans will finish the program with a three day trek on horseback through the Snowy Mountains later this month. For more information about the National Centre for Veterans's Healthcare visit https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/ncvh/
17.01.2022 Colonel Professor Robert Lusby AM is Chair of the new National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare. The retired Australian Army surgeon served in Rwanda, East Timor and Bougainville and says many servicemen and women dont feel normal when they return home. Theyve seen things and theyve done things which are extraordinary and often they keep it in; its not easy to talk about," he says.... There are about 60,000 Australian service men and women who have served over the last two decades, including as peacekeepers, in Rwanda, East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Solomon Islands. Sooner or later, some of these people will need help, he said. The Centre will offer coordinated ongoing treatment, and staff will be specially trained to deal with the unique challenges veterans may present with. A pilot service begins on 5 August at Concord Hospital. To find out more see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
15.01.2022 Congratulations to the National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare team - winning an Innovation and Excellence Award at tonight's Sydney Local Health District AGM for 'Delivering Integrated Care'. A well deserved recognition for Medical Director Dr Cameron Korb-Wells and the team for their efforts in providing a uniquely integrated healthcare service to veterans since opening the NCVH in August last year.
14.01.2022 Look out for Professor Bob Lusby tonight on SBS News talking about our National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare at Concord Hospital. The centre will cater for ...about 60,000 service personnel in the community, helping provide holistic care suited to their needs. Today's Remembrance Day ceremony at Concord provided us all with a great opportunity to think about the sacrifices they make - and those made by generations before them. And to thank them for their service. For more information on the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare visit : https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/Concord/NCVH/ See more
13.01.2022 The theme of Veterans’ Health Week is social connection. In 2020, we have all had to find ways of maintaining our connections with others as we face a global pandemic for the first time since the end of World War 1. Connections with family, friends and the local community play an important part in mental health and wellbeing. For many veterans, who may feel a sense of loss after military discharge, social connections are one of the most important contributors to their ongoi...ng emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. Concord Hospital’s National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare is Australia’s first comprehensive multi-disciplinary service for treating physical and mental illness in the one location. This Veterans’ Health Week, we spoke to the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare team about how they are helping to support Australia’s veterans. #VeteransHealthWeek #VHW2020 See more
13.01.2022 Look out for Professor Bob Lusby tonight on SBS News talking about our National Centre for Veterans Healthcare at Concord Hospital. The centre will cater for ...about 60,000 service personnel in the community, helping provide holistic care suited to their needs. Today's Remembrance Day ceremony at Concord provided us all with a great opportunity to think about the sacrifices they make - and those made by generations before them. And to thank them for their service. For more information on the National Centre for Veterans Healthcare visit : https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/Concord/NCVH/ See more
13.01.2022 Our NCVH team remains committed to delivering comprehensive care for our veterans. Concord Hospital is working hard to care for our community and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and NCVH continues to support veterans and their families in these difficult times. We have moved our clinical consultations to online platforms, to continue to provide telehealth case management and mental health support (psychiatry and psychology).... Please look out for yourselves, your family, friends and neighbours and please reach out if you need - (02) 9767 8669 or [email protected].
13.01.2022 A service was held to commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day on Tuesday 20 August at Concord Repatriation General Hospital's 113th AGM Memorial Chapel. More than 100 guests attended the event, including Ray James, Acting President of RSL NSW, John Haines AM, Former Chairman of Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Dr Genevieve Wallace, Acting General Manager of Concord Hospital, Colonel Professor Robert 'Bob' Lusby AM, Chair of National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare, Sub-Branch Presid...ents, councillors, veterans, staff and chaplains. In a moving service, remembrance candles and wreaths were placed on the memorial altar from the original Chapel. St Patrick's College year 11 student Luke Di Giacomo addressed the congregation and posed happily for photographs with 103-year-old veteran Bert Collins. Concord has a long and proud history of caring for veterans since its establishment as the 113th Australian General Hospital in 1941. This month we reconfirmed our commitment to providing for former Defence Force personnel and their families with the opening of the National Centre for Veterans Healthcare. The Centre is the first in Australia to offer comprehensive physical, emotional and mental healthcare in one location. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists across medical, nursing and allied health have begun taking referrals for this unique service. Vietnam Veterans' Day is commemorated on 18 August every year. The day was originally known as Long Tan Day, chosen to commemorate the men of D Company, 6RAR who fought in the battle of Long Tan in 1966. To find out more see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
12.01.2022 The annual Remembrance Day Service was held at Concord Hospital this morning on the Hospitals front lawn. Colonel Professor Robert Lusby AM delivered the Remembrance Day address in front of over 200 guests. The great tragedy of war is its impact on those who serve and their families a situation that has not changed, Professor Lusby said. Our initiative at Concord Hospital with the National Centre for Veterans Healthcare (NCVH) is an attempt to help the some 60,000 serv...ice personnel who are currently in our community. Sydney Local Health District is very proud of its history and commitment to providing care for veterans and their loved ones and partnering with community-based services to support veterans. Lest we forget. For more information on the services offered by the National Centre for Veterans Healthcare view: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/Concord/NCVH/
12.01.2022 The vision of National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare is to be the leaders in the provision of comprehensive care to achieve optimal physical and mental wellbeing and quality of life for our veterans.
12.01.2022 This week, we're saying farewell to Alice Kang. She is retiring after 46 years at Concord Hospital. Alice's tireless work has ensured veterans from all campaigns are honoured and remembered and the hospitals history and connection to the veteran community is celebrated. She helped establish and continues to serve on the board of the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway to honour World War II veterans and played a key role in the development of the NCVH. Thank you, Alice.
11.01.2022 The first veterans have walked through the doors of the new National Centre for Veterans Healthcare (NCVH) at Concord Hospital. Referrals to NCVH are currently being accepted. Australia's first National comprehensive care centre offers holistic and integrated mental, physical and drug health services underpinned by Patient and Family Centred Care principles. ... The Centre will provide medical support programs and peer-to-peer support for families involving everyone in the treatment program. Visit www.ncvhconcord.com.au for more details.
11.01.2022 We're almost ready to open the doors of our new offices and treatment spaces at Concord Hospital. The pilot service will begin on 5 August. We're looking forward to welcoming our first veterans to Australia's first comprehensive care centre offering specialist physical and mental healthcare for veterans in one location. ... For more information including how to make a referral see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
11.01.2022 At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. This Friday, we will pay our respects to the men and women who served our nation in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and commemorate ANZAC Day.... You can tune in to the District’s ANZAC service, live streamed from the Concord Hospital Centenary Garden with representatives from Concord Hospital and NCVH at vimeo.com/535644003 from 10.30am on Friday 23 April. #AnzacDay2021
11.01.2022 Today we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Australia’s involvement in Vietnam began in 1962 and the last combat troops came home in March 1972, making it the longest major conflict that Australian troops have served in. The first welcome home parade for Vietnam Veterans was held in 1987. Today, the team at the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH) honour the service, bravery and endurance of the 60,000 Australians who served during the decade long conflict in Viet...nam. We pause to remember the 521 Australians who died, and we recognise the impact of service on our veterans’ families. Lest We Forget.
11.01.2022 Lest We Forget. #ANZACDay2021 #ConcordHospital #NCVH View the full service at https://vimeo.com/535644003
10.01.2022 Today we welcomed about 50 guests to inspect National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare ahead of our opening on Monday 5 August. Our guests were taken on a tour of the newly fitted-out office and treatment spaces in Concord Hospital. Representatives from veterans organisations and support groups including RSL NSW, War Widows' Guild of Australia NSW and Naval & Mariners Association of Australia were also given an insight into how the Centre will provide comprehensive care in one... location. To learn more see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
09.01.2022 Military training teaches you to pay close attention to your environment and potential threats. And, while this can be life-saving in a military setting, this t...raining can lead to adjustment problems in civilian life. If youre transitioning out of the military, and are interested in potentially helping yourself and other transitioning service members, consider participating in the Stepping Out: Attention Reset (SOAR) trial. Once a week, over four weeks, youll be asked to complete a seven-minute computer task. Its as simple as that. To learn more or sign up call 1800 945 089 or visit: www.SOAR.phoenixaustralia.org.au
09.01.2022 A reminder, today at 10.30am, we will pay our respects to the men and women who served our nation in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and commemorate ANZAC Day. You can tune in to the Sydney Local Health District ANZAC service, live streamed from the Concord Hospital Centenary Garden at vimeo.com/535644003 #AnzacDay2021
09.01.2022 The National Centre for Veterans Healthcare is an integrated care approach. Clients are not admitted to hospital but linked with a case manager with care provided by a team of health professionals working collaboratively. Appointments will be scheduled with specialists to assess, manage, treat and support individual needs with family members invited to participate in care plans and access medical and social support programs.... To find out more see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
09.01.2022 Theres a lot of good things about serving in the defence forces, but there's also unique challenges. There can also be a "toughen up" culture where its not always easy to talk about the things that keep us awake at night, or give us the confidence to ask a mate if everything is OK. If a veteran you know is doing it tough, chances are they wont always tell you. ... Sometimes its up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life are you OK? By asking and listening, we can help our mates and loved ones feel more supported and connected long before they even think about suicide. In this video, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and his wife Mrs Hurley urge everyone to support people who may be struggling with lifes ups and downs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaaFegvfVEs Remember, if you or a veteran you know need support, the National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare could help. To find out more see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
08.01.2022 Thrilled to welcome our colleagues from Defence Australia to the Sydney Local Health District Vaccination Centre this week to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Along with our frontline healthcare workers, members of #YourADF make an important contribution to the Quarantine system in NSW and protecting our community. #AusAirForce, #AusArmy #AusNavy
07.01.2022 Staff at National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) have an engaging week planned for Veterans' Health week (26 October - 3 November) 2019. Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH) will host a special Veterans' Health Day on Friday 25 October as a lead-up to the week. Concord Hospital has been serving the veteran community since 1941. The day will be officially opened by a VIP guest and will feature presentations from Professor Lewis Chan and NCVH. ... Pop-up stalls on dental health and blood pressure checking stations will be placed around the hospital and a session for those dealing with dementia will be one of the highlights. On Thursday 31 October, visiting eminent US psychiatrist Adjunct Associate Professor Harold Kudler, MD will present on "The Nature of Psychological Trauma". For more information on the program visit ncvhconcord.com.au or visit https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au
06.01.2022 We welcome Bronte Pollard to the NCVH team. A former member of the Royal Australian Navy, Bronte Pollard is an independent member of the RSL NSW Veterans Services and Policy Committee and has now taken on a role to support the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare at Concord Hospital. As the RSL NSW Liaison Officer, Bronte will work with the RSL NSW sub-branch network and Veteran Services Division of RSL LifeCare to connect veterans to the services available at NCVH.... The NCVH is an amazing Australian-first treatment program specifically for veterans with complex medical needs and I look forward to RSL NSW, RSL LifeCare and Concord Hospital working collaboratively to connect veterans to the support services that they need, Bronte said. I am passionate about the holistic concept of the case management of treatment and discharge planning for veterans with complex medical needs. RSL NSW is Australia’s largest member-based veterans’ charity that supports veterans and their families by connecting them to services to improve their wellbeing. RSL LifeCare and RSL DefenceCare are the partner charities of RSL NSW.
06.01.2022 In 11 days Australia's first specialist healthcare centre for former servicemen and women will begin at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare will provide comprehensive multidisciplinary mental and physical care in one location. The Centre's Veterans' Advisor Brad Copelin said the service is designed to meet the unique needs veterans may present with once they return to civilian life. It encourages families and carers to be part o...f the treatment journey. For more information see www.ncvhconcord.com.au
06.01.2022 The Governor-General of Australia hosted a Physical Training (PT) session for veterans at Government House earlier this morning. In attendance were members of t...he Australian Defence Force Academy, Royal Military College, Duntroon, Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Team Leader, Commissioner Don Spinks and some of the #OpenArms Community and Peer Advisors. #StrongerTogether #VeteransHealthWeek See more
05.01.2022 A new National Centre for Veterans Healthcare (NCVH) commenced a pilot service on 5 August 2019. The Centre, located at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, in Sydneys inner west, provides a comprehensive holistic approach to care for Australias veterans via a range of specialist services. The Centre is now accepting referrals for this service. ... All veterans are linked with a specialist Case Manager. Clinical care is provided by a collaborative multidisciplinary team of health professionals. For more information contact the Centre on (02) 9767 8669 or email [email protected]. Visit www.ncvhconcord.com.au to see our electronic prospectus. #veteransemployment #ADF #veteranshealth #NCVH #ConcordHospital #veteranaffairs
05.01.2022 Theres plenty of activities around Concord for Veterans Health week. Stop by at Concord Hospital on Thursday for a special presentation or head to the Kokoda Walk tomorrow at 10am followed by lunch and presentation on diet and wellbeing. Location: Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rhodes Park, Killoola Street, Concord West. Contact: [email protected]... For more information on the services available at National Centre for Veterans Healthcare email: [email protected]
04.01.2022 Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Victory in the Pacific Day, or 'VP Day', commemorates Japans unconditional surrender to the Allied Nations in 1945. Sydney Local Health District has long-standing connection with Australias veterans. Concord was selected as the site for a military hospital after WWII erupted in 1939. The 113th Australian General Hospital was designed and built in record time. It employed a workforce of more than 2000, and... admitted its first patients in March 1941. By the time of the Pearl Harbour bombing in December of that year, the 2000-bed military hospital was the largest hospital in the southern hemisphere. The repatriation of Australias veterans continued throughout WW11 and the years that followed, with thousands more returned service men and women cared for at Concord. It is because of this rich history, that Sydney Local Health District established Australias first National Centre for Veterans Healthcare at Concord Hospital. NCVH continues our commitment to caring for veterans of all ages, providing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to treating physical and mental illness in the one location. 75 years on from the end of World War II, we pause to reflect on our history, remember the sacrifice of those who lost their lives, acknowledge with gratitude the Australian men and women who contributed to the war effort both in the defence of Australia and in medical and nursing roles. Our thanks to NCVH working party chair, Emeritus Professor Robert Lusby AM, for this message of reflection.
04.01.2022 This week our pilot service opened at Concord Hospital. Many years of work have gone into designing and preparing the service to ensure it will provide the specialist physical and mental healthcare veterans require. Much of the work has been led by Operations Manager Kirsty Chapman.... Kirsty has been nursing for almost 20 years. She has held multiple roles including Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) in an Emergency Department (ED), Patient Safety and Quality Nurse Manager and After Hours Nurse Manager at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Kirsty took on a role in Sydney Local Health Districts Nursing Executive where she helped develop the role of Safety Culture Coordinator. Appointed Project Manager for the National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare, Kirsty has guided the concept from inception through to opening. Now Operations Manager, Kirsty is responsible for the smooth running of the Centre, including managing the multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
03.01.2022 Our team were honoured to join Minister for Veterans, Dr Geoff Lee and the staff of the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs at the launch of the first NSW Veterans Strategy. We encourage you to read the strategy and the NSW Government's commitment to supporting our veteran community - with a feature on the NCVH on page 31. Digital copies of the Strategy and Action plan are available at: http://bit.ly/NSW_Veterans_Strategy http://bit.ly/Strategy_Action_Plan
03.01.2022 The $341 million redevelopment of Concord Hospital has been progressing rapidly since main works construction began in 2019, the new building set to transform healthcare in the inner west. NCVH will have its own space in the new building. To update members of the community on the progress of the redevelopment, a special information session will be held tonight from 6-7pm.... Connect via zoom with the General Manager of Concord Hospital, Dr Genevieve Wallace, and members of the Project team as they provide an update on the redevelopment. There will be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function in the webinar. To join the webinar go to: https://slhd.zoom.us/j/69854477672
02.01.2022 Staff at NCVH have been busy assembling specialist care packs to distribute to veterans who utilise the service at Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH). NCVH received over 300kg of materials for care packs from the Young Veterans organisation following a generous donation from Coles. Packs were shipped to Concord Hospital for distribution among the NCVH veteran community by Dawson's Australia Pest Control.... Australia's first National comprehensive care centre offers holistic and integrated mental, physical and drug health services underpinned by Patient and Family Centred Care principles. Referrals to NCVH are ongoing and each veteran is linked with a specialist case manager. Young Veterans is a community hub for our nations heroes to come together and share a common bond. Young Veterans is about moving forward, engaging and inspiring young veterans to succeed beyond active duty. Young Veterans started as a movement by veteran mates who recognised that there was a gap between recent veterans and those of past conflicts. The Young Veterans community offers activities, fundraising and social opportunities with targeted support systems put in place. For more information about the referral process to NCVH visit www.ncvhconcord.com.au
02.01.2022 The National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) is part of the new $341 million clinical services building being built at Concord Hospital to replace wards constructed in World War II to accommodate repatriated soldiers. A pilot service will open on 5 August 2019 and operate from ground floor of the Medical Centre building. War veteran Damien Thomlinson lost parts of both his arms and legs when he was injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2009. When he returned to Austr...alia for treatment, he was frustrated about the lack of coordinated rehabilitation services for seriously injured veterans. The left hand wasnt talking to the right hand... having to find services..., find different things and you think the entire time How easy it would be if everything was in one spot, Mr Thomlinson said. Hes grateful the new NCVH will offer streamlined access to services for contemporary veterans who have served in peacekeeping and active missions including Rwanda, East Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands. To find out that theres a hospital like Concord thats putting all those services into one spot making that system easier is so re-assuring for the future. he said. For more information on the referral process visit ncvhconcord.com.au
01.01.2022 The National Centre for Veterans Healthcare (NCVH) understands the important support role that families and carers play in the treatment and recovery of veterans. Fussell House is expected to open in 2020, and is named after 25-year-old Lieutenant Michael Fussell, who was killed in action while serving with the Special Operations Task Group in Afghanistan. The hostel will be a safe space for veterans to stay together, and will offer family accommodation and facilities such as a laundry and childrens playground. For more information about veteran services and the referral process visit: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/NCVH/
