Hubdates

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...