TPI (Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Veterans') Association of NSW in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

TPI (Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Veterans') Association of NSW

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9235 1466

Address: Level 4, 55 York Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.tpinsw.net

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25.01.2022 https://www.rpayc.com.au//1946-meet-our-saltwater-veterans

25.01.2022 Protect your loved ones. Get tested even if you have mild symptoms. Testing is safe, free and easy. Find a COVID 19 clinic near you: www.nsw.gov.au/c/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics

24.01.2022 The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry Of interest to your members may be the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) Afghanistan Inquiry. Information on the Inquiry and support available to those impacted by it can be found on the new website - https://afghanistaninquiry.defence.gov.au/

23.01.2022 Good morning You are receiving this email as you may be the person who distributes information to those members connected to your veteran service or support network. Your members may or may not have heard of the DVA funded 12 month general health and fitness program called the ‘Heart Health Program’. We hope that you will distribute this information to your network so people can make a decision on whether or not this program may be useful. The program has been assisting retu...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Veterans' Health Week Supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans, social connection will be the key focus for this year's Veterans’ Health Week to be held from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2020. https://www.dva.gov.au//work-and-soci/veterans-health-week

21.01.2022 Veteran and Community Grants https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//veteran-community-gran

20.01.2022 Waves of Wellness (WOW) will launch its first ever Veterans program happening in Bondi this October. If you are a current or former serving Veteran, or if you have a family/partner connection, they want you to come along (please note you must be aged 18+). You'll be learning how to surf, but we guarantee it's so much more than that. ... Programs like this help Veterans and their families deal with the social isolation and mental health issues that they face during and long after service. To register your interest in this free program, please email the Association of Veteran Surfers at [email protected]. Program Details: Free 8-week learn to surf and wellness course at Bondi beach Beginning Wednesday October 21st 9:00-11:00am Open to current and former serving veterans & families ages 18+ Wellness discussions paired with learn to surf lessons To register, complete this online form and email [email protected] Kind Regards Dean Quirke Community Support Adviser Mental and Social Health Programs / Department of Veterans' Affairs Mob: 0407 675 475 / Email: [email protected] DVA General Enquiries 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

20.01.2022 TPI Federation Remembers On 15 August 2020 we will be marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. To acknowledge this significant anniversa...ry, as well as of all those who served during this war, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon Darren Chester MP have launched the #OneInAMillion campaign. #OneInAMillion is a communications initiative to raise awareness in the community about the over one million Australians who served during the Second World War, it has two elements; o #OneInAMillion: Wall of Respect a social media wall of photographs, and o Hearing their stories a series of eight compelling interviews in the form of short animated videos that share moments of inspiration and courage. We are seeking your support for the ‘#OneInAMillion: Wall of Respect’ project, by encouraging your members to post a photo to their social media wall of them holding a photograph of a family member who served in the Second World War, and use the hashtag #OneInAMillion. Since 2 June this year, the Minister has also been posting a daily social media series, 75 days, 75 stories, about Australians who lived through the Second World War, from those who served to the many who contributed on the home front. I would appreciate your assistance in communicating this information to your members, and encouraging their involvement in sharing an image for the ‘#OneInAMillion: Wall of Respect’ and listening to the video and social media series www.dva.gov.au/oneinamillion.

19.01.2022 20 Oct 2020 9:00 AM AEST - RSL Lifecare at centre of wellbeing for regional NSW veterans The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel...Continue reading

19.01.2022 1 September 2020 Washington Vietnam Veterans' Education Centre (Vietnam Memorial) As a result of a question that was posed at the last ESORT meeting of 20th August, DVA has now provided the Out-of-Session update on the Vietnam Veterans’ Education Centre:... In 2013, the Australian Government contributed US$3.3 million to the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Fund (VVMF) for the construction of a Vietnam Veterans Education Centre (VVEC) in Washington DC. In August 2019, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the VVMF advised the Department of Veterans’ Affairs that they were no longer able to continue with the construction of the VVEC. The VVMF advised they were instead considering an online / digital platform. The Australian Government’s funding commitment was provided specifically for the construction of an education centre and as such, the VVMF’s digital proposal no longer met the original agreement. The VVMF returned the amount of US$3.3 million to consolidated revenue and undertook to submit a new proposal for their digital platform and seek Australian Government support once the business case was prepared. The Australian Government remains supportive of the efforts of the VVMF to educating people about the Vietnam War, including the Australian experience and the impact this has had in shaping both of our nations, and advised that future plans proposed by the VVMF will be considered positively by the Australian Government. To date, the VVMF has not submitted a business case for their digital education platform to the Australian Government. Thank you Pat McCabe OAM President 0417 291 546

16.01.2022 Hi members, the TPI Association lunch venue has now been confirmed and will be held at Club York 95-97 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tuesday 1st December. The office will be contacting those members who have already booked to confirm venue details. Members wishing to come along please ring the office to book and buy tickets by Monday 16th November. Cost is $40.00 per person, for a 3 course meal and drinks.... Any further inquiries please contact the office ph: 9235 1466 Regards, Corallee

14.01.2022 The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) www.health.gov.au/cvs

12.01.2022 Countdown to inclusion of veterans in Census https://www.dva.gov.au//countdown-inclusion-veterans-census

12.01.2022 AVCAT Essay Prize 2020 Hello, AVCAT has partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to present the inaugural AVCAT Essay Prize in 2020, promoting recognition of the impact of the Vietnam War on veterans and their families and loved ones.... This year’s prize will be presented on Remembrance Day for an essay, up to 2500 words, addressing the theme ‘Impact of the Vietnam War on Family’. Entries open on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, 18 August 2020. Entries are open until midnight 16 October 2020. The AVCAT Essay Prize is open to all entrants over the age of 18 as at 18 August 2020. First prize will receive $500, second prize $200 and third prize $100. Please read the contest guidelines before entering. The winning essay will be published in Debrief Magazine and on AVCAT's website. Enter here on the AVCAT website or type avcat.org.au/essay into your browser. Team AVCAT

12.01.2022 MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HMAS commemoration delivered in digital format... 3 November 2020 Australia’s greatest naval tragedy, the sinking of the HMAS Sydney II, will be remembered with an online ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary. Differing to previous years’ services, a pre-recorded ceremony will be delivered to the community online to pay respect to the 645 crew members who lost their lives at sea after the ship sunk off the Geraldton coast in 1941. City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the service was taking on a new format this year to adhere to proper restrictions. Many of our events haven’t been reinstated this year due to COVID-19, and that’s why this year’s commemorative service will be presented in a different format, he said. It is still extremely important for us to deliver this service to the community as we know how important it is to pay homage to this tragic event which has played such a big part in our nation’s history. I would like to encourage the community to still take the time to remember and honour this significant event by tuning into the online broadcast. The City has worked closely with the HMAS Sydney II Warden, Naval Association of Australia, RSL, the HMAS Sydney II Advisory Committee and other bodies to pre-record an order of service much like previous years. Commander Greg Swinden R.A.N will provide the main address and CO of the HMAS Sydney V Commander Edward Seymour R.A.N will feature as a guest speaker. The wreath laying service will take place at the HMAS Sydney Memorial on the evening and will be live streamed as part of the broadcast. The broadcast will take place on the City of Greater Geraldton’s Facebook page and YouTube channel on Thursday 19 November from 5:45pm. Residents are also reminded that at approximately 7pm a large blank cannon shot will be fired as well as a display of multiple flares off the coast. There will also be a service for the Unknown Sailor on Sunday 15 November from 10-10:30am. It will take place at the Geraldton War Cemetery in Utakarra. The service takes place every year at the grave site of the Unknown Sailor to reflect and remember the servicemen who paid the supreme sacrifice for their country. This year this service is combined with the Pilgrimage to the Cemetery. For more information about the 79th HMAS Sydney II Commemoration service, contact the City on 9956 6600 or email [email protected] ENDS: Notes to media: For all media enquiries, please contact the Communications team via email to [email protected] or by phoning (08) 9956 6973.

11.01.2022 Comparison of benefits for dependants https://www.dva.gov.au//sup/comparison-benefits-dependants

11.01.2022 HEADQUARTERS 1st AUSTRALIAN TASK FORCE REUNION: CANBERRA 18-22 NOVEMBER 2021 RESCHEDULED DATES Due to the ongoing Corona Virus situation our 2020 Reunion of Headquarters 1st Australian Task Force / D & E Platoon (Nui Dat, South Vietnam 1966-1972) has now been rescheduled to 18-22 November 2021 and will still be held at the Capital Country Holiday Park which is located just off the Federal Highway, some eight km north east of Canberra. ... Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam war from 1965 1972 has had a lasting impact on all the servicemen and women who served there. HQ1ATF and its sub-unit Defence and Employment (D&E) Platoon, the longest continually serving Infantry Platoon in South Vietnam, served from 1966 1972 and encountered much enemy action during those years. Each two years HQ1ATF Association holds a reunion and the rescheduled 2021 event will remember 50 years since we closed the gates of Nui Dat. It is anticipated that some 70 Veterans and 60 wives/partners (a total of 130 people) will participate in the four day event. The reunion is an important part of the Association’s efforts in the healing process which is achieved through the continual networking of members and also importantly their partners and carers. With objectives to improve health and well-being and to reduce social isolation, the reunion plays a significant role. The Commemorative Dinner will be held on Saturday 20 November 2021 at the Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy). The dinner will be preceded by a Memorial Service at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Anzac Ave, Canberra. For details contact: John Verhelst: 0437212121 or [email protected] www.hq1atf.org

10.01.2022 FACEBOOK MESSAGES / INBOX ERROR At the moment we are unable to get into this Facebook's inbox to read or reply to any messages sent through Facebook due to an error with Facebook pages. If you have sent or would like to send the Association a message through Facebook, please send direct to our email - [email protected] Thanks, Corallee Munro Office Manager

09.01.2022 Can anyone provide any information on the following inscription on this painting - ToBon Gow in deep appreciation for many unrepayable deeds P. Anderson 1/6/1953 The painting had been held in our storeroom in a state of disrepair for a number of years but has been restored and is now pride of place in the board room at the TPI Association office. We are still trying to find out any information on either Bon Gow or P. Anderson. We are hoping some of the Old Bolds may be able to help.

08.01.2022 Hi members, just a reminder that the TPI Association of NSW's Xmas lunch is on Tuesday 1st December (venue to be advised). Bookings and payments are due by Monday 16th November. Would love to see you there. Thanks and regards, Corallee

07.01.2022 https://www.rpayc.com.au/n/1946-meet-our-saltwater-veterans

07.01.2022 Office of Australian War Graves Entitlement to have service commemorated on final memorial and permission information.

07.01.2022 https://www.ag.gov.au//national-commissioner-defence-and-v

06.01.2022 Just to let you know, we still can't read inbox messages through Facebook, if you need to send an inquiry or message to the TPI Association of NSW office please send to my email [email protected] Thanks and regards, Corallee

06.01.2022 Introducing a powerful film coming soon to Palace Cinemas. http://www.enews.palacecinemas.com.au//0f678f0d-ade9-11eb-

06.01.2022 Veterans' Health Week 24 October -1 November 2020 https://www.dva.gov.au//veterans-health-week-24-oct-1-nov-

06.01.2022 New Open Arms office in Melbourne http://minister.dva.gov.au/media_releases/2020/sep/va109.htm

06.01.2022 The Department of Social Services has confirmed Australia's pensioners will not receive an automatic indexation increase this September, because inflation has gone backwards.

05.01.2022 Supports Available

04.01.2022 2021 Long Tan Bursaries and AVCAT Scholarships Hello, Applications for 2021 Long Tan Bursaries and AVCAT scholarships are closing soon, at midnight 31 October 2020.... AVCAT scholarships are for the children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. Long Tan Bursaries are for the children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans and are funded by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Scholarships provide up to $4000 per year, for three years, to full-time students at university, TAFE college or registered training organisation. To be eligible students must be: the child, stepchild, foster child or grandchild or an Australian ex-serving veteran* an Australian citizen or permanent resident. enrolled, or planning to enrol in 2021, in a full-time course at an Australian university, TAFE college or registered training organisation. receiving, or be eligible to receive in 2021, a Centrelink payment like Youth Allowance or an equivalent means-tested educational payment. Some scholarships have specific criteria, for further information go to avcat.org.au. Team AVCAT *A veteran, for these scholarships, must be an Australian veteran with operational service, including eligible war service, war-like service, and peacekeeping/peacemaking service, OR have three or more years of continuous full-time service in the Australian Defence Force.

04.01.2022 The Mobile Service Centre will be travelling across Southern NSW DVA has partnered with Services Australia to give veterans and their families in rural and remote areas face to-face access to DVA and Services Australia services through the Mobile Services Centre (MSC) pilot. What is the Mobile Service Centre (MSC)?... The MSC is essentially an 'office on wheels' that travels to rural and regional locations throughout Australia. The Services Australia staff on board the MSCs have been trained by DVA and can provide information about DVA services as well as assisted access to online services. What do I need to know? During October, November and December 2020, the Golden Wattle MSC will be travelling across Southern New South Wales. The attached itinerary shows the upcoming dates and towns the MSC is scheduled to visit. The location for the upcoming visits can be found on the following Services Australia link or will be updated closer to the date of the visit: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//when-and-where-find-. We would love your support Letting your members know when the MSC is arriving, helps us provide services to more members of the veteran community. You can distribute the attached factsheet to your members which explains the types of services offered. Further information on the service is also attached. Please let me know if you would like Services Australia to contact you with any additional information on how your organisation can assist with promoting this service. Thank you for your assistance and ongoing support to the veteran community. Regards Sue Sue Cooney Executive Officer to Deputy Commissioner NSW/ACT Client Benefits Division Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) T. (02) 9213 7425 (Ext: 417425)

01.01.2022 AVCAT TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS avcat.org.au