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Vietnam-Vets Brisbane North

Locality: Murrumba Downs, Queensland, Australia

Address: 3 Ogg Rd Murrumba Downs, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Australians nationwide are banding together to help communities get back on their feet. Using their training, skills and experience, Operation Veteran Assist is... a veteran-led community of volunteers formed in response to the bushfires. Its members offer on the ground assistance to Australians directly affected by bushfires. #StrongerTogether [: Operation Veteran Assist]

24.01.2022 Let's get creative! Right now, you probably have a bit more time on your hands than youre used to, as well as a need to entertain your little ones for many man...y more hours of the day. Well, weve got your back. Here is an ingenious way to both keep your kids busy and demonstrate to them what the ANZAC spirit is all about. Visit our blog for step-by-step instructions and to download templates - bit.ly/poppywreath

24.01.2022 The Australian War Memorial will reopen to the public on 1 July. Director Matt Anderson PSM, said I cant wait to personally welcome visitors and am keen for... the Memorial to get back to what it does best offering a rich and emotive museum experience which honours the commitment and service of those who have worn, and continue to wear, an Australian Defence Force uniform. Some parts of your visit will be a little different. You will need to book a free, timed ticket to visit the Memorial and to attend the Last Post Ceremony. This will ensure social distancing can be maintained on site. We are putting a range of additional safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of our visitors, staff and volunteers, find out more: https://www.awm.gov.au/visit In the meantime explore our Museum At Home https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/museumathome

22.01.2022 It takes courage to reach out for support, and sometimes its easier to do this anonymously. Safe Zone Support is a new 24-hour service available to the vetera...n community where you decide how much or little personal information you share, and calls are not recorded. With specialised counsellors who have an understanding of military culture and experience, youre in safe hands. Call 1800 142 072 or go to www.openarms.gov.au/safe-zone-support #OpenArmsSupport #StrongerTogether

22.01.2022 The Long Shadow Australia's Vietnam veterans since the war The medical and psychological legacies of the Vietnam War are major and continuing issues for vetera...ns, their families and the community. The long shadow sets the record straight about the health of Vietnam veterans and reveals a detailed and complex picture. Profiling the stories of the veterans themselves, The long shadow takes a broad approach to the medical legacies, exploring the postwar experiences of veterans, the evolution and development of the repatriation system in the post-Vietnam decades, and the evolving medical understanding of veterans’ health issues. Order your copy of The Long Shadow from the Memorial and receive a FREE copy of internationally acclaimed documentary Long Tan: the true story on DVD. https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/TheLongShadow photo Michael Coleridge. AWM COL/67/1106/VN Corporal Graham Pashley of 7RAR is rushed to a helicopter for evacuation. 1967

20.01.2022 Christmas Lunch at Norths - what a Merry bunch... looking forward to friendship and fun in 2020

20.01.2022 In case you missed it, our online mental health portal AT-Ease is on the move and is joining the Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling website. This is one of the many ways we are working to make our resources even easier to access. Visit: https://www.openarms.gov.au/

20.01.2022 Australian Defence Veterans' Covenant The Australian Defence Veterans Covenant serves to recognise and acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the contribution of veterans and their families. The Covenant is supported by the Veterans Recognition Program, which includes the Veteran Card, lapel pin and oath. These provide the opportunity for Australians to identify veterans when they are not in uniform or wearing their medals, and offer respect to them and their family. Legislation enabling the Covenant passed Parliament on 22 October 2019. Distribution of Covenant packs to those who have already applied, including the oath and pin, can now begin. Follow this link to find out how to apply.

19.01.2022 Did you know older Australians can access priority grocery shopping and delivery through Coles and Woolworths? All you have to do to is provide your preferred s...upplier with your My Aged Care ID number or your Veteran Gold card number online or over the phone. To register with My Aged Care, call 1800 200 422 or for more information, head to: https://www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for

18.01.2022 With our brave first responders already fighting bushfires around the country and safety precautions being urged to be put into place, we would like to remind v...eterans about our safety-related home and garden maintenance that is offered under the Veterans Home Care (VHC) Program. This service provides home and garden maintenance that can help prevent health and safety hazards around the home. Services provided can range from the replacement of light bulbs, cleaning of debris following natural disasters, to a one-off yard clean where a safety hazard exists (for instance for fire reductions or due to mobility hazards limitations). To access this service and complete an assessment, please contact a VHC assessment agency on 1300 550 450 or visit our website: https://www.dva.gov.au//home-and-ca/veterans-home-care-vhc

18.01.2022 Dont believe everything you read online. When it comes to advertising health services to veterans and their families, we have strict guidelines in place that ...all allied service providers and third-party marketing organisations we work with must comply with. Be wary of language such as DVA pays or Fully funded. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. To learn about the funded health services that we provide, visit: https://www.dva.gov.au/health-and-treatment

17.01.2022 Podcast : Dr Justine Evans Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation on 101.5 2019-11-05 http://1015fm.com.au//dr-justine-evans-gallipoli-medical-/

16.01.2022 Lest We Forget. Vietnam Veterans - Thank you for your service . In Memory of absent friends. Until we can be together again.

15.01.2022 We salute you... on Vietnam Veterans Day. . Very proud of our Brisbane North members who attended the Brisbane March

15.01.2022 New Year, New You? As we step into a New Year, many of us have goals to grow in health and wellness, but this can be very challenging if you struggle with poor ...sleep! Getting enough quality sleep each night is a key foundation of health, so why not prioritise sleep-improvement for the New Year? GMRF is offering veterans who experience nightmares and poor sleep the opportunity to participate in a unique group program to improve sleep. The group is not trauma-focussed, and is the only program of its kind in Brisbane. To have an obligation free chat about this opportunity and find out if you or a mate would be eligible, click here: http://bit.ly/GMRF-VSTS

15.01.2022 If your DVA health card expires in July 2020, we will soon be issuing you with a new Veteran Card. The new card is a redesign of the existing DVA health cards a...nd all benefits and entitlements will remain unchanged. For more information, visit https://www.dva.gov.au//veteran-healthcare-ca/veteran-card Clients who have a DVA health card with an expiry date after July 2020, will be issued a Veteran Card later in the year. If you have already received the new card, you can disregard this message. RSL NSW RSL Victoria RSL Tasmania Darwin RSL Sub-Branch Modern Soldier Team Rubicon Australia RSL DefenceCare Redsix Young Veterans Defence Families of Australia (DFA) Australian War Widows NSW Ltd The War Widows' Guild Of Australia Inc. Legacy Australia TPI Federation of Australia Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association Defence Force Welfare Association Defence Community Organisation Defence Reserves Association

13.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our Mobile Service Centres, Desert Rose and Golden Wattle have been diverted this week to help people affected by the current #NSW and #QLD bu...shfires. You can chat to our staff on board Golden Wattle in Taree today and tomorrow, in Port Macquarie on Wednesday, Forster on Thursday, and Friday well be in Tuncurry. Well update everyone about where our other Mobile Service Centre, Desert Rose will be stopping soon. You can also visit our website for information on updated locations: https://www.humanservices.gov.au//m/when-and-where-find-us Please feel free to share this message with anyone you know in these locations and surrounding areas Stay safe everyone!

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13.01.2022 Decorated and respected veterans have marched through the city, marking the incredible sacrifice made in the Vietnam War. #9News | http://9News.com.au

10.01.2022 Eight numbers. One purpose you. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out.

10.01.2022 Did you know that as well as being able to download our Hearing Services Brochure you can now order hard copies from our website? Hearing loss and tinnitus are... two of the most common conditions experienced by former ADF members. To help you understand the range of services and devices available check out our new hearing services brochure. You can download a pdf copy of the Hearing Services brochure or click on the yellow button on the DVA website to order a hard copy: www.dva.gov.au/hearing

09.01.2022 From 10.20am on 11 November, the 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony from the Shrine of Remembrance in ANZAC Square, Brisbane will be streamed live right here on our ...Facebook page. Although this year's ceremony will be invitation-only, the live stream means you will be able to watch the entire ceremony in real time, from wherever you are in Queensland.

09.01.2022 Remembrance Day National Ceremony On 11 November 2020, the Australian War Memorial will hold a nationally televised Remembrance Day commemorative ceremony. In l...ight of the restrictions resulting from the pandemic, the format of the ceremony has been altered to ensure it complies with COVID-safe rules and will be attended by a limited number of invited guests; and broadcast live across Australia by the ABC and available later on ABC iview. As always, the service will include the laying of wreaths and a minute’s silence on the eleventh hour. At this time, the Australian public will be encouraged to safely pause in their homes, schools or workplaces to observe the minute’s silence to remember not only those lost, but all who came home and also those who follow in their footsteps. The Memorial will remain closed on the morning of Wednesday 11 November and will reopen to the public at the conclusion of the National Ceremony. Free timed tickets will be required to visit the galleries and will be available for sessions from 12.40 pm onwards. Tickets and visitor information can be found via the following link: www.awm.gov.au/visit #RemembranceDay #WeRememberThem

09.01.2022 We are proud to introduce a scheme that provides assistance dogs to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Smart Pups Assistance Dogs an...d Dogs for Life - previously CSTDA have been announced as being selected to provide assistance dogs to our veterans with PTSD. Unlike pet or companion dogs, assistance dogs are specially trained to perform tasks that help their handler to achieve their clinical recovery goals. They are trained to meet the veterans needs, and veterans will be trained as a handler. Psychiatric assistance dogs can detect signs of distress in their handler and perform specific tasks to help ease those symptoms. For example, waking their handler experiencing a night terror, or nuzzling their handler to distract them from emotionally disabling symptoms. Veterans currently seeking treatment for PTSD are encouraged to speak to their mental health professional in regards to gaining access to an assistance dog, or for more information visit: www.dva.gov.au/health-and-we/rehabilitation/assistance-dogs

08.01.2022 2020 marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War. To commemorate it on social media, share your familys story with us. Here are three simple steps to ...get started: First, take a photo of yourself holding a photo or memorabilia of your family member. Second, write a social media post about them and their experiences. Finally, add the hashtag #OneInAMillion to your post, and publish it. We will then share your post on our social media channels for Aussies to read. Its a fitting tribute to almost one million who served their country with honour and distinction.

08.01.2022 General Angus Campbell, Chief of the Defence Force, has signed the Australian Defence Force Family Covenant. Since May 2009, when then Chief of the Defence Forc...e Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston officially launched it, the Covenant has been passed on to each incoming CDF, reaffirming the ADFs commitment to military families. Arranged in consultation with Defence Families of Australia, the Covenant articulates to Defence families how highly their contribution to the Defence Force is valued. It represents a commitment from Defence to work with ADF families, to consult with them, to listen to the concerns they raise, and to help them balance the demands of Service life with the needs of the family. There are three copies of the signed Covenant. One is held by Director General of the Defence Community Organisation. One is kept by Defence Families of Australia. The original is held by the office of the Chief of the Defence Force. #ADFfamilies #YourADF

07.01.2022 DVA Gold, White and Orange health cards have been replaced with Veteran Cards. New Veteran Cards have been issued to avoid confusion about the different card s...tyles and to ensure your card is recognised by services and providers. Your health benefits and entitlements remain unchanged. You may also use your card to access over 10,000 offers from over 800 different brands who support the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant. Register using your Veteran Card number at apod.com.au. If you have not received your Veteran Card by the end of October, call us on 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372), or submit a request through your MyService account. For more information on the new Veteran Cards visit www.dva.gov.au/health/veteran-healthcare-cards/veteran-card

06.01.2022 Brays Rd & McClintock Drive Murrumba Downs. Construction is about to commence on this large project.

05.01.2022 Help stop the spread of Coronavirus. It is important to practise social distancing. This means wherever possible, staying at least 1.5 metres away from others. Learn more at health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-information-on-social-

05.01.2022 Today marks the start of Veterans' Health Week! The theme this year is mental wellness - a topic we are passionate about at GMRF. How can you get involved in th...is important initiative? Start a conversation! If you know a veteran or a family member of a veteran, check in with them today and share a chat. Mental wellness is essential for overall health and wellbeing which, in turn, strongly influences our physical health and social connectedness with family, friends and community. If you know a veteran or a veterans family member who is struggling with their mental health, you can find find links for immediate counselling, advice and support here: http://bit.ly/2ML3giA. Stay tuned for more from us throughout the week! #Veteranshealthweek #VHW2019

05.01.2022 It is no Secret - the ladies group had a beautiful lunch together at the Full Moon Hotel - Merry Christmas all and all the best for 2020

04.01.2022 The Australian Governments $750 Economic Support Payment will be paid from 31 March. To ensure you receive the one-off stimulus payment, eligible recipients s...hould check their bank details are up to date on MyService: https://www.dva.gov.au/myservice or via calling the Veterans Access Network (VAN) on 1800 555 254 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. For more information, visit: https://www.dss.gov.au/covid-19-information-and-support

02.01.2022 Can't attend on election day? You can apply for a postal vote now! Applications for postal voting close on 16 March 2020. You can apply by phone on 1300 881 6...65, email [email protected] or online here: http://bit.ly/PostalVoteECQ #daytohaveyoursay

02.01.2022 BREAKING: Following encouraging signs of flattening the curve, some restrictions will be eased in Queensland from next weekend. Social distancing still applies,... but were giving the green light for some recreational activities and extending the distance you can travel from home. From Saturday, May 2, you can: - Go for a drive (within 50km of home) - Ride a motorbike, jetski or boat for recreation - Have a picnic - Visit a national park - Shop for non-essential items Outings are limited to members of the same household or an individual and one friend. All rules regarding social gatherings and limits on visitors remain in place. We will closely watch the numbers of new infections and review the measures after two weeks. #coronavirus

02.01.2022 To stop violence against women, we all need to stand up, speak out and act. At Open Arms, we have a range of services to support veterans and their families in ...times of need, including crisis accommodation. If you need help contact us 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or at https://www.openarms.gov.au/ #StrongerTogether #OpenArmsSupport #WhiteRibbonDay [: Defence Australia]

02.01.2022 There are just over two weeks until our expression of interest close! This is a great opportunity for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members t...o showcase their work! Here are a few links to where you can find the material to create your Three 8x8" artworks. You will be able to create and deliver your work for under $30, which has got to be one of the cheapest exhibitions ever. https://www.officeworks.com.au//a2-foam-board-5mm-white-lj https://www.officeworksphotos.com.au//8-x-8-square-digital We are already receiving some amazing artworks from our contributing artists! Like this (snippet) artwork from Sean Burton. You can find his work here: Sean Burton https://z-p42.www.instagram.com/sb6six/

01.01.2022 Anyone interested in getting a team together?