Hubdates

March 2020

Camping in the outdoors is almost second nature to veterans and we often find ourselves sitting next to an open fire contemplating life and its challenges amongst friends and family. This experience is incredibly under-rated for its therapeutic relaxation and social connection value and we often overlook the underlying benefits of getting away from the increasing momentum of life.

February 2020

How digitally literate are you?
In this day and age, the use of technology is increasingly necessary for most of us to manage our day to day lives and there is greater pressure from government, banking and other agencies to use online services.

January 2020

Having a roof over your head, whether your own home or a rental, is essential to maintaining a stable life and incredibly important for the security of a family unit. Facing the possibility of homelessness is a daunting and frightening situation for anyone. For our veterans, it is a very real and current issue with an estimated 5,800 veterans either homeless or at risk of homelessness nationally in 2018.

December 2019

Money is probably one of the greatest causes of stress and tension for most of us and can have a significant impact on our relationships and quality of life particularly if we are living in a world of debt. Mortgage stress accounts for a large proportion of our financial woes as we spend a significant amount on repayments and associated costs involved with buying a home. Add to this the cost of living and the stagnant wages environment, rising costs of electricity, fuel and other necessities and you can soon find yourself in what can seem to be a hopeless cycle.

November 2019

Each of us is only one or two poor decisions away from a criminal conviction and potentially jail time and it is an unfortunate fact that some of our veterans have spent time in prison or are currently undergoing a custodial sentence. There are approximately 95 veterans currently in custody in South Australian prisons according to a report written by former infantry soldier and now corrections officer, Chris Tilley.

October 2019

When the stress of daily life gets on top of you it’s time for a break and that’s just what the Hub can provide for Veterans and their families affected by the impact of PTS and other service related injuries. One of our key contacts is a respite program known as Robe to Recovery that, as its name suggests, is located in Robe in the state’s South East.

September 2019

Over the past 18 months the Hub has been connecting with organisations that provide various support services to veterans and their families. Of particular note is one program that focusses on employment transition for current and former serving ADF members that goes by the name of “StoryRight”. Read more...

August 2019

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. Read more...

July 2019

The Partnerships Hub, Jamie Larcombe Centre, has gone from strength to strength over the past 15 months with more than 2,500 visits, more than 50% of which were from veterans and family members. We have received incredible support from the veteran community and the organisations and individuals who support them, which has led to some great improvements in the facility and resources we provide. Read more...