Posts by Heston Russell
Letter to the ABC
Reporters Mark Willacy, Alexandra Blucher and Dan Oakes. – on behalf of November Platoon, 2012. Thank you for signing the petition. Over a year ago, on 20 October 2020, the…
Read MoreRoyal Commission to Open in Brisbane November 2021
The first public hearing for the Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide will be held in Brisbane on Friday 26th November. The hearing will explain how the Commissioners will…
Read MoreRoyal Commission Submission Questions with Lawyer Greg Isolani
Senator Jacqui Lambie hosted an informative facebook live with her lawyer Greg Isolani on the 24th August, 2021 – to answer questions on the Royal Commission Submission Process. Watch the…
Read MoreSenate Committee Inquiry – Australia’s Engagement into Afghanistan
October 2021, VSF provided a submission to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee Inquiry – “Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan”. To read the submission: You can read the VSF…
Read MoreLatest Suicide Statistics
The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare Report released on 29th September 2021 has finally provided the detail so many of us already know. 1,273 Veterans have been lost to…
Read MoreVeterans Respond to Afghanistan
Segment from The Project August 22, 2021. In this clip we watch an array of personal responses to the circumstances in Afghanistan. Hearing from Veterans that explain what it is…
Read MoreLegal Financial Scheme
The National legal financial assistance scheme (the scheme) is active and available for applications. This has been updated on the Attorney-General’s Department’s website. As stated on the website, the scheme can…
Read MorePolitics Of Opportunity
with Julia Gillard AC The VOAV Podcast: Episode 21 – Politics of Opportunity with Julia Gillard There’s a difference between getting told “you can do it” and actually getting the…
Read MoreWe Stand with Afghanistan
Right now many are hurting and feeling despair at the situation that has unfolded in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 So many Australians have been affected by the war in Afghanistan. For many…
Read MoreCommemoration Considerations
Heston Russell on The McGregor Angle discussing the plans for a National Day of Commemoration for those who served in the Middle East. Many want to show their support through…
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