How to engage with the Royal Commission.
You can take action and get involved with the Royal Commission in a variety of ways. Participate in one of the following:
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Now is the time to do what needs to be done - your experience can help bring about the changes that are needed to support Veterans now and into the future. Visit the official Royal Commission website and provide your submission.
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What help is available?
the royal commission
For immediate help in a Crisis support & National Legal Advice Service.
meet the commissioners
More about the Commission and Commissioners.
frequently asked questions
For General Enquiries, Submissions & Hearings.
terms of reference
The Letters Patent set out the Royal Commissioners’ terms of reference.
additional resources available here
Resources for Veterans.
RSL QUEENSLAND
Complete wrap around support services for Veterans including DVA claims and appeals, crisis support, housing, education, employment, scholarships, events and more.
RSL QUEENSLAND ADVOCACY
Advocacy Assistance including DVA Claims & Appeals.
REDSIX
Daily check in and support for Veterans including suicide risk intervention.
PTSD RESURRECTED
REBOOT Trauma Recover Course & Resources.
FRONTLINE YOGA
Free Yoga for Veterans and Frontline Professionals (in person & online).
DISASTER RELIEF AUSTRALIA
Uniting the skills and experience of military Veterans with emergency services specialists to rapidly deploy disaster relief teams in Australia and around the world in the wake of natural disasters.
YOUNG VETERANS
Young Veterans Community Hub
DEFENCE MEMBER & FAMILY SUPPORT
Government support for current serving Defence Members and Families.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
RSL DEFENCE CARE
Advocacy Assistance including DVA Claims & Appeals.
RSL DEFENCE CARE
Crisis Support including accomodation and financial assistance.
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If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
RSL Queensland homelessness
Homelessness & Crisis Accomodation Support.
Young Veteran Support Services - Currumbin RSL
The Currumbin Young Veteran Support Services (YVSS) program is the first of its kind for any RSL in south east Queensland. The program offers social, education and employment opportunities for young Veterans.
Go 2 Health - Brisbane
Specialised medical support for Veterans and their Families
Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia - QLD Branch
Support for Veterans and their Families including emergency accomodation.
PAWS FOR HOPE AND UNDERSTANDING
Task Trained Service Dogs for Veterans regardless of diagnosis.
ADVOCACY FOR VETERANS
Advocacy support for DVA claims and appeals.
MATES 4 MATES
Community Events for Veterans and Families.
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If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
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HAWTHORN RSL
Veteran Community & Services - Hawthorn RSL.
RINGWOOD RSL
Support Services - Ringwood RSL.
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If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
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Resources for Families.
RSL QUEENSLAND
Complete wrap around support services for Families including crisis support, education, employment, scholarships, housing, events and more.
OPEN ARMS
Veteran and Families Counselling.
DEPT OF DEFENCE
Government support for current serving Defence Members and Families.
DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (DVA)
Pensions, education schemes and payments to support eligible family members of Veterans.
LEGACY
Support for the families of ADF men and women who have lost their lives or their health as a result of their service.
DEFENCE FAMILIES OF AUSTRALIA
Advocacy and Information for Defence Families.
DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (DVA)
Mental Health Support Services.
WAR WIDOWS AUSTRALIA
Support and Advocacy for all War Widows from all conflicts.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
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If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
YOUNG VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICES - CURRUMBIN RSL
Providing social, health and wellbeing opportunities for young Veterans and their families.
GO 2 HEALTH - BRISBANE
Specialised medical support for Veterans and their Families.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
There are currently no resources listed here. Please check back for updates.
If you would like to provide a suggestion or recommendation, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.
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Mental Fitness Resources.
Voice of a veteran podcast
Voice Of A Veteran and this Podcast were launched by Heston Russell, a Special Forces Veteran, in order to provide a platform to discuss those conversations that many have been hiding from.
Building better humans project
Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time. Glenn Azar is a former soldier, boxer and Helicopter Evacuation Medic who now runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals.
A bit of optimism with Simon Sinek
What is the best way to navigate the world of diversity, equity and inclusion? Chole Valdary’s point of view is different from the norm. The founder of the Theory of Enchantment believes the best way for us to come together is to first find love within ourselves. And the results are…enchanting. This is … A Bit of Optimism.
Dare to lead with Brené Brown
Brené’s newest podcast is based on her book, Dare to Lead, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists, and has become the ultimate courage-building playbook for leaders at every level.
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT
Sports Nutrition Advice & Resources.
FRONTLINE YOGA
Free Yoga for Veterans and Frontline Professionals.
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