The many flickering images from the past I see All those times together; a young generation so free Happy, vibrant and not a care what tomorrow would bring It was a time for love, fun and to sing We were immortal and the world was ours No thought of hate and fear, just laughter mid […]
I know I might sound like an old soldier repenting and hugging white doves. Nor would I claim to understand the diplomacy and politics of a troubled planet. Mind you, there is good reason for me not to understand the long term strategy of the western world. There is none, other than a growing obsession […]
“Obama declines to bomb an ISIS convoy because burning trucks will boost CO2 emissions … Australia’s defence wallahs fret about rising seas and drowning air bases … alarmist ratbaggery distorts strategy and budgets. Military effectiveness has a new enemy: the climate-scam crowd.” This 31 December 2016 essay by Tony Thomas is highly recommended. It looks […]
To you and your Family our best wishes for Happiness, Good Health and Success in all your activities. Make it happen.
Aussie Surf Life Savers In the great land down under, there are many colorful snapshots of the Australian people at work and play in a free and easy way of life. Shearers, drovers, swagmen, footy, cricket, Melbourne Cups and the ever alert bronze surf life savers are very much part of that scene. Who among […]
Explore the combat actions of the 1st Australian Task Force here We hope you find this website to be informative and useful. This website is the product of over twenty years of research. It provides unprecedented access to information on nearly all 1 ATF ground combat actions Australians fought in during the Vietnam War, numbering over 4,500. […]
Do you believe you may have developed PTSD during or after your military service? If so, consider participating in a new treatment trial – the RESTORE trial (i.e., Rapid Exposure Supporting Trauma Recovery). This trial will be conducted from four sites: Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) offices in Brisbane and Sydney, the ADF […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today announced the establishment of a panel of community-based providers to help treat members of the veteran community experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders. READ MORE
20 th December 2016 Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today released the Australian Government’s response to the Vietnam Veterans’ Family Study. The Vietnam Veterans’ Family Study compared the physical, mental and social wellbeing of two groups of Australian veterans: 10,000 randomly selected Army Vietnam veterans and their families with 10,000 randomly selected Defence personnel […]
Veterans can be assured that access to crucial support services will continue to be available throughout the Christmas and New Year period, Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Simon Lewis said today. Mr Lewis said that providing continued access to support services was very important during the festive season, especially as many of […]
That time of the year is arriving with its powerful message of love, giving and seeking peace. It is difficult to believe there are those who would ridicule such intent. A Letter to Friends That time of the year is arriving with its powerful message of love, giving and seeking peace. It is difficult […]
Hot weather can take a serious toll on our health. Heat-related illnesses range from mild conditions such as heat rash or cramps, through to heat stroke, which can be fatal. The effects of heat stress cascade, it’s important to know what the early signs look like. READ MORE
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