/>

Families of Veterans Guild

Advocacy

How does the ACT Government provide for Veteran families?

Are veterans and their families a priority in Canberra? 

ACT veterans and their families deserve better  The ACT election is around the corner, and at Families of Veterans Guild, we are wondering, are veterans and their families really a priority for the ACT Government?   Over the last four years we have seen:  Ongoing under resourcing of veteran liaison services at Canberra Hospital.  Failure to […]

Are veterans and their families a priority in Canberra?  Read More »

Advocacy, Opinion Pieces, , , , ,
Contribution to National Carer Strategy Consultation

Contribute to the National Carer Strategy Consultation

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to better supporting the three million unpaid carers in Australia, which often includes war widows and veterans families. As part of this commitment, a discussion paper on the new National Carer Strategy has been released, and public consultation is now open. This is a crucial opportunity for carers, former

Contribute to the National Carer Strategy Consultation Read More »

Advocacy, Important Updates, , , , , , ,
Legislation to simplify Veteran Compensation

Veterans Legislation Update

The first step on a long journey of reform A significant step toward system reform was made on 3 July when the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament. For so long this piece of work has been deemed too difficult and unpopular therefore nothing has changed.  We

Veterans Legislation Update Read More »

Advocacy, , , ,
Veteran Families Voices Matter

Veterans Families Voices Matter

Advocacy update: Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System The Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference’s Committee has established a new Inquiry into the integrity and efficacy of the Defence honours and awards system, with particular reference to:  Experiences of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel progressing through the honours and awards system.  The effect

Veterans Families Voices Matter Read More »

Advocacy, Important Updates, , , ,
Legislation to simplify Veteran Compensation

New Legislation to simplify and harmonise veteran compensation introduced today

A first step to a much larger body of reform work A significant step toward system reform was made today with the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 introduced into Parliament. For so long this piece of work has been deemed too difficult and unpopular therefore nothing has changed. We are glad

New Legislation to simplify and harmonise veteran compensation introduced today Read More »

Advocacy, eNewsletters, , , , , , , , , , ,
Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide

The Royal Commission hands over lived experience book to the Governor General

“Shining a Light – Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing” Yesterday the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed over its Lived Experience book “Shining a Light – Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing” to the Governor General. The book was subsequently released by the Government later in the afternoon.

The Royal Commission hands over lived experience book to the Governor General Read More »

Advocacy, Contribution, , ,
Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.