ROSS EASTGATE Townsville Bulletin 5 May 2016 AS budgets go, this was the budget you have when you’re not having a budget and so it went. Smoothly slick for southern city dwellers but not cutting much slack north of the Tropic of Capricorn. It was also a major political gamble. When tomorrow as widely expected PM […]
The core of this 2016 work by Vietnam Veteran and linguist Ernie Chamberlain is a translation of D445 Battalion’s history – as written by Vietnamese historians in 2004. The Vietnamese account is comprehensively analysed, and an extensive and referenced commentary has been provided. In order to provide context – and to analyse and comment upon […]
Comment “In a budget that was mostly positive for veterans, ADSO welcomes the extension of eligibility for non-liability health care, including Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling support, to all current and former ADF members for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance abuse. The partnering with the Kookaburra Kids Foundation to develop a […]
For many Vietnam veterans, the horrors of war did not end when they returned home to Australia. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, alcoholism and various other health issues were common among the returned service personnel, and this often had a significant impact on their families. For author Ruth Clare, whose father served in Vietnam, childhood memories of […]
Men more reluctant to go to the doctor – and it’s putting them at risk Men can expect to die approximately five years sooner than women, but why? One possible explanation is men are more reluctant to go to the doctor – and less likely to be honest once they get there. Today we […]
The program aims to help increase physical health and wellbeing through practical exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management support. It is conducted over 52 weeks and includes a physical activity resource and regular health coaching from a tertiary qualified health professional. The program covers a range of topics including setting healthy goals, eating well, lowering alcohol […]
We returned not as heroes, we were booed in the street We could not wear our uniforms with family to greet We snuck out of Australia in the early hours of dawn When we returned home with memories and mates to mourn Did Canberra stand up for us?….the answer was NO They just sent […]
FROM THE COMMAND POST The pace of events, commemorations, capital projects, strategic issues, 7 RAR preparing to deploy, petitions, Defence White Paper and the political landscape at Federal and State level has been mind-blowing at times and there is the danger of something of importance being missed or not being addressed and that is always a worry. read more… click here
Veterans facing homelessness have been delivered fair access to assistance under new changes announced by Housing Minister Mick de Brenni MP in Parliament today. Income eligibility for the Bond Loan and Rental Grants programs will be expanded to include Veterans’ Affairs disability payments. Mr de Brenni says he was alerted to the need for changes […]
Acknowledging the commitment, dedication and sacrifice of our servicemen and servicewomen through commemorations is a significant and important part of Australian culture. Commemorative periods can be emotional. We may have feelings of pride in family and friends who served or continue to serve, grief for those we have lost, sadness for those who come home […]
Article by Ian McPhedran RENEGADE ride sharing firm Uber will partner with military veterans under a unique deal to be unveiled today. Veterans or their spouses who sign up as drivers on the uberX platform before December 31 this year will pay no commission for the first three months. That would save a […]
Further to the media statement released on 15 April (see post below) tonight, ADSO is releasing this flyer to increase public awareness of the financial neglect faced by our disabled veterans. Our most vulnerable veterans deserve much better from the Nation they have honourably served. Please help us get the word out to all politicians […]
Recent Comments