General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove appointed as National Patron of Virtual War Memorial Australia

At a meeting held on Friday 30th August 2019, the inaugural Patron The Honourable Sir Eric Neal AC CVO stepped down from the role and Sir Peter Cosgrove was appointed.

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Veterans' Advisory Council

August Meeting Outcomes

Topics of discussion included consideration of the final report of the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Compensation and Rehabilitation for veterans, a briefing about the recent activities of the Veterans Health Advisory Council and the consideration of a request from the Premier for the VAC to provide advice on how best to appropriately recognise South Australia’s ageing veterans.

Partnerships Hub

August 'Hubdate'

As we continue to build connections and relationships between the Hub and the community some great opportunities are emerging and one worth noting is the Burnside Council Depot redevelopment on Conyngham St.

Community

A Message to the Veterans & Defence Community

Mr Geoff Tattersall, Presiding Member of the Veterans' Health Advisory Council (VHAC) has provided a statement from the VHAC in response to an article published on Sunday 1 September, 2019 regarding the Jamie Larcombe Centre (JLC)

Wellbeing

R U OK Day

This day is a national day of reminding everyone to ask "Are you okay?" and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life's ups and downs. This year, the theme is around trusting the signs and trusting your instinct and start an R U OK? conversation.

Serving those who've served

About Veterans SA

Veterans SA promotes Australia’s wartime history and the significance of national events such as Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Vietnam Veterans Day. We support the special needs of the veteran community resulting from the unique nature of military service. Veterans SA works closely with the Veterans’ Advisory Council to provide advice to the Premier about matters relating to South Australia’s veteran community.

The veteran community in South Australia includes: