Veterans of Australia in Hervey Bay, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Veterans of Australia

Locality: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4128 3759

Address: Hervey Bay Veterans Advice & Social Centre 4655 Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 Due to rain today's coffee morning has been cancelled.

22.01.2022 A BRAVE STORY: A veteran had been serving in the Army for 19 years. He’s currently on medical stand down and reached out to us after he was beginning to struggl...e to meet his financial obligations. With his wife seriously unwell, he had been supporting three children in her absence - one of whom has Autism level 2. After selling personal items to feed his children and support their school costs, he called us for support. As soon as we learnt about his situation, we helped him with the cost of the school fees and sent his son an iPad to assist with his special needs classes. We also provided his family with food and fuel vouchers. If you’re an Australian veteran who has been injured as a result of service and experiencing financial hardship, reach out to our team on 1800 BRAVERY (1800 272 837) or at braverytrust.org.au to request a call back. #BraveToAsk #BraveryTrust See more

18.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 Long Tan Bursary open today, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day! If you are a child or grandchild of a Vietnam veteran, you may be eligible to a...pply for a Long Tan Bursary. The Bursary is to help while you study full-time so you can gain the skills and qualifications needed in your chosen career. We provide funding to AVCAT - Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust to administer bursaries every year across Australia. Each Bursary is worth up to $12,000 over three years of continuous full-time study. The Bursary opens every year on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, today, 18 August, to help recognise those who served in the Battle of Long Tan, the best-known battle fought by Australians during the Vietnam War. Applications open today and close on 31st October. Submit your application on the AVCAT website: avcat.org.au/scholarships/ To learn more about support through our Education Schemes including the Long Tan Bursary, visit: dva.gov.au//consulta/grants-and-bursaries/long-tan-bursary

18.01.2022 Safe Zone counsellors are here to listen and help, without needing to know who you are. The service is anonymous and available 24/7 with counsellors who have a...n understanding of the military culture and experience. Call 1800 142 072 or go to https://www.openarms.gov.au/safe-zone-support [: Defence Australia]

17.01.2022 VOA Agnes Waters dominating on the golf course. Winners of the fire dept fundraiser 2020

17.01.2022 If you're having a hard time at the moment support is just a phone call away

16.01.2022 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.

15.01.2022 #AusArmy #CombinedArms like you haven't seen them b4! #SoundOn! Australian Army #DroneRacing team worked up this #TankTuesday edit with The School of Armour and... School of Infantry - Australian Army; vid cred: #Tulip - team pilot with AHQ. #SendIt! Forces Command - Australian Army Combined Arms Training Centre - Australian Army Australian Defence Force 1st Armoured Regiment - Australian Army See more

15.01.2022 BRAVE TO ASK: We’re here to ensure that injured veterans and their families do not suffer as a consequence of their service and are provided with immediate supp...ort and assistance in their time of need. If you are an Australian veteran who has been impacted by your service and you’re in financial hardship, please contact us on 1800 BRAVERY or visit our website for more information here: https://bit.ly/3m69OaQ #OnlyTheBrave #BraveryTrust See more

15.01.2022 #VeteransHealthWeek will be held from 24 October to 1 November, with the theme Social Connection! Social connection is one of the most important aspects for yo...ur mental health and wellbeing, and this year it is more important than ever to remain socially connected with family, friends and your local community. We encourage local community organisations and ESOs who would like to host a VHW event this year to apply to receive $720 in funding to support your activity. A reminder to all applicants to make sure your activity is in line with the COVID-19 restrictions placed by local state or territory governments. Apply now! www.dva.gov.au/vhw

13.01.2022 Today is Vietnam Veterans Day. We remember and say thanks to those who served, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and those who returned with a heavy burden... to bear. We recognise you, and we thank you. Lest We Forget. I will be going live on Facebook today around 11:30am to broadcast the commemorative service in Hobart.

13.01.2022 ****Urgent***** I had a veteran or current member call me from a Private Number. If any knows of a person unaccounted for, please let authorities and myself kno...w. I understand this veteran isn't doing well and I ask them if they see this post reach out. Ill come meet u anywhere anytime. The current media may not be helping but its ok to not be coping, plenty of people will help. If anyone is not doing well, touch base with your advocate or welfare resources. I ask everyone who knows or deals with us. Touch base and let us know your ok!

12.01.2022 On National Police Remembrance Day we remember those whose lives were cut tragically short while serving their community. To those families who have lost loved... ones, we grieve with you. While we can never take away the weight of your loss, across Australia, the entire policing family, is here to support you. To those who continue to serve, we thank you. #NeverForgotten

12.01.2022 Dont spend this Christmas alone, why not have Christmas lunch with the Yandina Eumundi RSL Sub Branch.

12.01.2022 Are your details up to date? If you have moved house, changed contact details or have a new bank account, you’ll need to make sure you update your details with DVA. Contact DVA or log into MyService to update your details https://www.dva.gov.au/myservice

11.01.2022 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: If you’re an Australian veteran seeking urgent financial support, or guidance on accessing relevant government assistance, reach out to our team today on 1800 BRAVERY. http://bit.ly/2vq9hLu #BraveryTrust

10.01.2022 The VOA Boys in Agnes Water Helping out at the Little Athletics Regional Championships today at the Discovery Coast Sport & Rec.

07.01.2022 Morning tea on tomorrow 10am, everyone welcome

05.01.2022 BYO Coffee catch up on tomorrow, everyone welcome

04.01.2022 Proud to announce two new providers will support veterans by providing trained psychiatric assistance dogs Integra Service Dogs Australia and the Royal Societ...y for the Blind (RSB). This is a program that is making a real difference in the lives of our veterans seeking to manage their post-traumatic stress disorder. Lily is one of the psychiatric assistance dogs provided through Smart Pups Assistance Dogs. Lily has successfully passed the training program and she has created a special bond with her owner Mac in managing his PTSD symptoms every day. The positive outcomes from this program are remarkable to see. Veterans with PTSD are able to find comfort in their psychiatric assistance dog, which supports their ongoing treatment with their mental health professional. For more information, visit the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs website: www.dva.gov.au/dogs

04.01.2022 Thank you to everyone that came today. Beautiful weather and great company

03.01.2022 Edward 'Teddy' Sheean LPC On 1 December, 78 years to the day after Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean gave his life to protect his shipmates, the Governor-Ge...neral will make a posthumous investiture by presenting his family with the insignia of the Victoria Cross of Australia. Teddy Sheean will be the first member of the Royal Australian Navy to receive the Victoria Cross. At the Last Post Ceremony on 1 December 2020, the Australian War Memorial will be commemorating the service and sacrifice of Ordinary Seaman Edward Teddy Sheean. You can watch the Last Post Ceremony live on the AWM Facebook page or on our Youtube channel from 4.55pm. Image: Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean, HMAS 'Armidale' ART28160

02.01.2022 BREAKING: The PM has backflipped Teddy is getting the VC he deserves. Huge, huge victory for the thousands of people who've refused to let this go. This is th...e right result, and it's only happened because you guys made it happen. Somewhere, Teddy's looking down at the ways you guys fought for him and smiling. I reckon he'd be recognising a little of himself in you too. This is a victory for everyone who's got a little bit they owe to this 18-year-old kid from Tassie. A kid who gave his life for his country, and had to wait 78 years for his country to give him a proper thanks.

02.01.2022 Are you a child or grandchild of a Vietnam veteran? You may be eligible to receive support to study after Australian University, TAFE College or Registered Trai...ning Organisation in Australia! Applications for the 2021 Long Tan Bursary open in a week, on 18 August, which is also Vietnam Veterans’ Day. The Bursary is named after the Battle of Long Tan, the bestknown battle fought by Australians during the Vietnam War. The Bursary provides funding to help eligible children and grandchildren of Australian Vietnam veterans in post-secondary studies so they can get the qualifications and skills needed in their chosen career path. The Bursary is administered by AVCAT - Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust and funded by us. Read more about the Bursary including eligibility here dva.gov.au//consulta/grants-and-bursaries/long-tan-bursary and from 18 August to 31 October 2020 you can apply at avcat.org.au/scholarships/