Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association (APPVA) Looking After Our Own

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Web Name: Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association (APPVA) Looking After Our Own

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The purpose of the APPVA is to support the transition, health, wellbeing, and integration into society of all participants in past and present operations, and their families, so that they are valued and can attain happiness after service.The APPVA has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of vulnerable people, including children, and this is embedded in our culture. https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/research-education/competitions/anzac-day-schools-awards There are only two weeks left to submit your entry for this year’s Anzac Day Schools’ Awards - make sure you don’t miss out.Each year, schools get the opportunity... Read more Chester-release-New-sculpture-to-recognise-the-sufferings-of-war-and-serviceDownload Read more Dear Members, The purpose of this email is to provide you with an update on the legal issues that have concerned the APPVA over the past few years. APPVA and... Read more Preparation for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has moved into the next phase. Over the past month I have had discussions with hundreds of veterans, serving members... Read more Good morning APPVA members Find the following and link to the presentation from the Liz Cosson AM CSC Secretary Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dear ESORT members,Further to our ESORT Budget... Read more THE health and wellbeing of veterans and their families on the South Coast of NSW will receive a much-needed increase in local benefits with the new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in... Read more For APPVA members DVA are reworking the online transport claim system within MyService to include a number of issues that the veteran community has identified. The APPVA representations to DVA... Read more Model rules for an incorporated association Dear Robert president@peacekeepers.asn.au The interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention, Dr Bernadette Boss CSC convened the Defence and... Read more On deployment,Members often chat to families and property owners that are recovering from disasters.Hearing these stories can sometimes bring emotions to the surface for us and affect our own mental... Read more VETERANS and their families, ex-service organisations, states and territories, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are being encouraged to provide their input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal... Read more All completed correct enteries will go into the draw and one lucky winner will receive a sealed commemorative tin of Cripps ANZAC biscuits mailed to them. Q1: What was Ordinary... Read more From 16 to 24 April, DVA will be focusing on young people in the veteran community as part of National Youth Week. This is also an opportunity for you to... Read more Members from Kerry Berry You know I'm passionate about Veterans health and educating GPs about Veterans health. We need to be proactive in our care. It no longer just happens... Read more VETERANS will benefit from specialised one-on-one support to help them find employment or change careers through the Support for Employment (SFE) program launched today. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister... Read more Brisbane’s ANZAC Day Parade will revert to its traditional formation on Sunday 25 April It will resume its route in George, Adelaide and Creek Streets. The major difference to previous... Read more Updated 30 March 2021 Dear Kindred Organisations and Unit Associations ANZAC Day 2021 will be commemorated in Melbourne and across Victoria this year within the State Government’s COVID-Safe event’s framework.... Read more Good evening WA members, While the spectre of Covid still looms over us, ANZAC Day in Perth will have the traditional Dawn Service at Kings Park, Gunfire Breakfast in the... Read more 210302-Chester-release-Veteran-founded-organisation-delivers-first-assistance-dogDownload Read more Chester-release-Boost-in-Support-for-Veteran-Mental-Health-1Download Read more MEDIA RELEASE 17 December 2020 RSL VICTORIA TO LEAD VETERAN WELLBEING CENTRE IN WODONGA VETERANS and their families in north east Victoria are a step closer to the establishment of... Read more ADTP-2020Download Members find the latest update from ADTP Read more The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans’ AffairsMinister for Defence Personnel THE Australian War Memorial’s development project is on track to ensure the stories of service from the current... Read more Why have so many veterans died by suicide? 12 in the last three weeks. This is the question the Interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention, Dr Bernadette... Read more DVA-VIDEO-IGADF-WELFARE-SUPPORTDownload Good afternoon ,The Australian Government understands that the release of the findings of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) Afghanistan Inquiry, may cause concern or anxiety to... Read more Tasmanian-First-Responders-Study-InvitationDownload The University of Tasmania is undertaking a study to inform future decisions about services delivery for veterans and their families in Tasmania, and where appropriate to understand the overlapping... Read more VETERANS and their families in Western Australia will benefit from a new chapter in supporting wellbeing and support services with the official opening of the first Veteran Wellbeing Centre, ANZAC... Read more TASMANIAN veterans, their families and interested community members will be able to have their say on how they are supported into the future as part of the feasibility study looking... Read more 201109-Chester-Release-Remembrance-Day-2020-Download AUSTRALIANS are encouraged to pause as a nation on Remembrance Day to remember the service and sacrifice of our fallen men and women who gave their lives in wars,... Read more Dear ESORT Grants Working Group members Thank you again for your feedback earlier this year on a number of DVA’s grants programs. I am pleased to advise that the 2020-21... Read more Dear ESORT members, I am writing to you regarding the Review into the Hearing Services Program announced by the Hon Mark Coulton MP, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and... Read more A-message-from-the-Secretary-002Download Attached is a link to the letter from the Secretary of DVA, Liz Cosson, who has taken the unique and positive step to write to all Ex Service Organisations... Read more Chester-release-Better-transition-outcomes-for-veteransDownload AUSTRALIAN Defence Force (ADF) personnel transitioning from military to civilian life willbe better supported with $17.7 million provided for the establishment of the Joint TransitionAuthority (JTA) as announced in... Read more TOMORROW, 19 October, marks two years since Australia’s leading provider of high quality mental health support services for veterans and their families was renamed Open Arms — Veterans Families... Read more VETERANS and their families on the south coast of New South Wales will soon be able to access their support services in the one location with the announcement today that... Read more Chester-release-Supporting-veterans-mental-health-and-employmentThe Morrison Government is continuing to provide mental health and employment support for veterans and their families as part of our economic recovery plan to guarantee the essential services Australians... Read more Chester-release-Appointment-of-interim-National-Commissioner-welcomedDownload Chester-release-Appointment-of-interim-National-Commissioner-welcomed-1Download Read more APPVA-Minutes-for-AGM-V1-14-Sep-2020Download Presidents-Report-AGM-2020Download 200906-WA-Regional-Coord-Report-for-AGMDownload Treasurer-Report-AGM-2020Download ProfitandLoss-FY-2019-20-Auditor-SignedDownload BalanceSheet-FY-2019-20-Auditor-SignedDownload Read more 200824-Chester-release-Veterans-deliver-new-Australian-War-Memorial-carparkDownload Read more Dear APPVA members, As you know, on 5 February 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the Australian Government will establish a new National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention... Read more HSP-partially-subsidised-scheduleDownload ALD-ScheduleDownload HSP-fully-subsidised-scheduleDownload At the ESORT meeting of Thursday 20 August, at Agenda Item 4a – Hearing Service Roundtable update, Action Item 2020/26 arose ‘to circulate to members the list... Read more Members Find the relevant forms and minutes etc in preparation for the AGM in Canberra on the 14th September 2020. EOI for commitee positions now closed Proxy votes have now... Read more 05 Aug 2020 9:00 AM AEST - Chester release - Two new providers of psychiatric assistance dogs The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans’ AffairsMinister for Defence Personnel MEDIA... Read more The attached letter outlines the plan and requests your support either financially and/or in placing the attached graphic as a flyer or ad in your newsletters or on websites.Remembrance-Driveway-Valour-ParkDownload Read more Chester-release-Veterans-views-sought-to-shape-future-engagementDownload Read more Members   Our WA Coordinator Mike Romalis today was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Australian honours list by the Governor General on gg.gov.au   Mike’s citation reads   Colonel Michael... Read more Chester release - Boost to local communities supporting veteran health and wellbeing Read more Chester release - More than $1 million in mental health support for younger veterans Read more Members find a pdf to expain changes to the Defence Homes Insurance program ESORT Information Sheet DSHIS Expansion of Eligibility May 2020 Read more Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created an unprecedented situation around the world, including here in Victoria. The situation is changing quickly, and the Victorian Government recognises that this is a challenging... Read more FROM DVA ESORT: As you know we have been working closely with a number of supermarket chains to ensure vulnerable veterans can access a range of priority assistance services from... Read more Members   Find the following link http://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ which is into a new, single access portal to search for Veterans up to and including Vietnam Veterans.   The new nominal rolls... Read more Victorian Veterans Coronavirus Information and Support   Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created an unprecedented situation around the world, including here in Victoria.   The situation is changing quickly, and the Victorian... Read more The Minister has now made this announcement on ABC News TV and also mentioned that the AWM will be holding a televised service and that it won't be the large... Read more Please keep an eye on the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program website and follow the LinkedIn page for updates on the Awards.  There are some amazing finalists and their efforts... Read more   In response to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Victoria's Shrine of Remembrance has closed its doors to public access: effective immediately and until further notice (subject to weekly... Read more Members the signed minutes from the QGM held 13 March     QGM 213 March 2020 Signed Minutes Supporting Notes to General Business Treasurer report - QGM Mar 2020 Presidents... Read more Dear  ESORT members,   For your information, please find below comments made by Minister Chester over the weekend regarding Anzac Day arrangements.   “The response to Coronavirus is a rapidly... Read more Members prior to the close of 2019 the Commitee undertook a survey ref our Magazine "Peacekeeper" Peacekeeper Magazine Survey   Thank you for the 77 members that partipated Read more https://dfwa.org.au/justice-disabled-veterans-incorrectly-taxed-0?fbclid=IwAR1y171LSQo8IvnWyHz04xaRcv2GwZW1eytukRz-wC0uTUfqfybW367TcNE From   Hello Folks,Perhaps some were not aware that veterans medically discharged from the ADF, including those with mental wounds and those potentially at risk of self-harm, may receive... Read more Members find linked the supporting documnets for tomorrows QGM Meeting commences at 1400hrs Friday 13 March Dial by your location         08 7150 1149 Australia         02 8015 6011 Australia... Read more Chester Media Release - Supporting Australian Communities for Anzac Day 2020 Read more Chester media release - Planning and arrangements for overseas Anzac Day services 2020 Read more Members find linked the latest updeate from this weeks ESORT meeting in Canbeera that our president Mr Rob Woods is attending Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Commissioner Read more From Austin Macauley Publishers; Quote: ‘…we can confidently state that your work was found to be a powerful and affecting epic poem, with clear nods to classical long form poetry.... Read more For members in accordance with Clause 36 of the APPVA Constitution dated 13 November 2019 information there will be a QGM: Location:Veterans' Advocacy Centre Suites 5 - 7, 78B Main... Read more Find information for the RAE Sapper Muster to be held at Oakleigh Melbourne on 29 Feb 2020.   Details in the flyer  Flyer_-_29_February_2020 Read more Replacements are available for medals lost in the recent bushfires across Australia. Apply online https://www.defence.gov.au/medals/ Read more Members   Find some up to date information on hearing services and aids from the ESORT meeting that APPVA participates in.   DVA has developed a Guide to Hearing Services... Read more Further to the update provided at the teleconference on Tuesday 26 November, please find attached the links to the AIHW reports released this morning.  Also attached are Talking Points associated... Read more OPEN ARMS COMMUNITY AND PEER PROGRAM EXPANDS NATIONALLY   SUPPORT for veterans and their families who may be struggling with mental health conditions or at risk of suicide, will be... Read more The committee have been working on a number of ways to make your membership more beneficial to you and stage 1 is being launched shortly with an online survey on... Read more Members find the the meetings and reports from the QGM Signed APPVA minutes for QGM 26 Nov V1Balance Sheet - Jul-Sep 2019 Profit Loss - FY 2018-19 Profit Loss -... Read more Members find the agenda for the QGMDraft APPVA Agenda for QGM 26 Nov V3 and the proxy form is here as wellAPPVA PROXY Vote Form QGM Nov 2019 Read more Find the signed minutes from the EGM held 12 Nov 2019 APPVA EGM 12 Nov Signed minutes Read more The APPVA Committe has appointed under Clause 7.4 of the Sept 2009 Consitution Mr Ian Lindgren to the position of Vice President. Ian is a deployed Army Veteran and served... Read more Members find the draft constitution that is being put forward to replace our September 2009 version. Comments to your Branch President and or Coordinators in the first instance.   Draft... Read more Find below the latest survey results for satisfaction from DVA   DVA CSS 2019-Fact Sheet - FINAL Published DVA CSS 2019-Results Summary - FINAL Published Read more Members find to statment of claim received in September 2019 and our legal firms counterclaim lodged recently.191028 Counterclaim [FILED][11238058v1]Hutchinson Lawyers 20 September 2019 Read more Members find the minutes from 13 September 2019APPVA minutes for AGM V1 01 Oct 2019   Winner of the the bullet casing drawing pins for returning the proxy votes was... Read more Members find attched a flyer form Head of Corp Order_of_the_Day_SME_Birthday_26_September_2019 Read more Members the following members were awarded life membership of APPVA at our recent AGM in Canberra on Friday 13th September. Mr Allan Thomas OAM JP for services to APPVA in... Read more See attached the latest DVA media release ref pensions 190920 Chester Media Release - Veteran Pension set to Increase Read more Being celebrated in Brisbane this weekend, 17 Construction Squadron has had many deployments including UNited Nations - Namibia (UNTAG) 1989 and East Timor 1999 INTERFET Read more One of the attendees at the 72nd Anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping in Canberra 14 Sept 2019 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/weekend-australian-magazine/the-good-fight-un-peacekeepers-long-battle-for-bravery-award/news-story/59a9d4a0494ca0b2e77cffc7c4061054 Read more For financial members: Find the draft constitution that will be voted on at our AGM 13 September. Draft Constitution 02 Sept 2019 for AGM  The current Constitution is dated 2009... Read more For information for financial members   APPVA Agenda for AGM V5 13 Sep 2019   Remeber the prize offer for completing your proxy vote for the AGM is hastalavistadesigns.com is... Read more Researchers at the University of Queensland and Vanguard Health are conducting a research project into the experiences of ex-serving Australian veterans accessing the health care system, and would like to... Read more For financial members use only.   Deatils and return dates eta on the form.   APPVA Election Nomination Form V4 AGM 2019 Read more Members be advised the AGM is the held as per the notice in events   Read more To mark the 20th anniversary of INTERFET the Memorial is convening a special half-day symposium to reflect on and discuss Australia’s contribution in 1999 to establishing the security and stability... Read more On the 01st August we held our QGM and the following positions were filled for the remainder of the term until the AGM in September.   Vice President - Mr... Read more I refer to the teleconference held on Monday 22 July and the various issues discussed, one of which was the proposed pricing review of DVA health Services, following are some... Read more Members find the updated agenda for the QGM 1030hours 01 august 2019 APPVA Agenda for QGM V3 01 Aug 2019 Also supporting documents and reports are to be found on... Read more Find some information of discounted gold and silver seating for military veterans that I received this morning. $50 per ticket discount   SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE EX-SERVICES ORGANISATIONS TO THE... Read more 25 July 2019 DVA Minister   AUSTRALIAN Service Contingents 1 and 2 who served in Rwanda on Operation Tamar were today recognised with the award of a Meritorious Unit Citation.... Read more All claimed by APPVA financial members.     Winners were: Tony R – Western Australia Nick H  - Qld Mark M – Vic Michael G – Qld Trent S– ACT These... Read more Find the media release on the aboveChester Release - VA070 - MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION A WELCOMED NATIONAL PRIORITY Read more Members, find the Minutes of the EGM held 18 June 2019 in Alstonville NSW.   EGM Minutes 18 June 2019   APPVA National President Report EGM 18 June 2019 Read more Peter is a former member of the AFP who has served close to 28 years in Australia and overseas in AFP Capacity Building Programs in the Pacific and UN missions... Read more The new APPVA president was elected this morning. Mr Rob Woods JP has been elected. Read more I’m a producer with SBS Dateline – an award winning current affairs program.   We want to connect with some veterans who served in East Timor from 1999 to 2002,... Read more Nominations have closed for position of President APPVA. Proxy form is attached APPVA National PROXY Vote Form V42019  Two nominations received with one declining. Find the sole nominee for the... Read more Find attached a letter from the President reference membership and Victoria "APPVA"   Letter to Victorian Members reference APPVA Membership Read more Reunion includes Meet and Greet on Friday 6 March 2020 and Dinner on 7 March. See events for all the details Read more Updated agenda for the EGM. Details sent via email also     APPVA Agenda for EGM 18 June 2019_3 Read more SIGNED AGM Mins FY 17_18 Any review, re-transmission, disclosure, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than... Read more (DVA advised APPVA) I am pleased to advise you of the appointment of Jenny Cotton as the new Deputy Commissioner Victoria and Assistant Secretary Primary Claims. Jenny will commence in... Read more For those who were participated or have an interest in Op Bel Isi find a link to a trailer 'Soldiers Without Guns'https://vimeo.com/321140413 POC is PhillipRSmith23@gmail.com or via sms to 0414... Read more To: All Flag Marshals – Action Australia Wide and Australian Overseas Posts Day of National Commemoration Anzac Day, Thursday 25 April 2019 Anzac Day is a day of special significance... Read more In memory of 1RAR LCPL Shannon McAliney, who died while serving on peacekeeping operations in Somalia on 2 April 1993. The 21-year-old from Ballina was going out on patrol when... Read more On 30th August 2019, Timor-Leste commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Popular Consultation. On this day 20 years ago, the Timorese people exercised their right to self-determination and voted overwhelmingly... Read more GRANTON resident Phil Pyke has today been named as one of several Tasmanians who will receive the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).Mr Pyke, previously of Lachlan, has been... Read more Mr Allan Alfred THOMAS, Goonellabah NSW 2480For service to veterans, and to the community.Service includes:Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association (APPVA):National President, since 2011.NSW and ACT President, 2010-2011.Senior Advisor to... Read more BYLAW 1/19 Membership a. I agree to abide by the APPVA Constitution and bylaws.b. I also agree to support the purpose of AUSTRALIAN PEACEKEEPER PEACEMAKER VETERANS ASSOCIATION INC. c.... Read more APPVA have adopted a Code of Conduct for APPVA members which is part of the membership application process. APPVA NATCOM have on the 21st March 2019 adopted a Code... Read more 26th March, 2019 From: DVA Date: Wed 26/03/2019 9:51 AM Women in War series Tune in to our new radio series, Women in War, to hear the untold stories of the vital... Read more 10th January, 2018 From: DVA Date: Wed 10/01/2018 7:51 AM 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIA’S PEACEKEEPING DEPLOYMENT TO SOMALIA TODAY marks the 25th anniversary of the commencement of Australia’s significant contribution to peacekeeping operations... Read more 15th March, 2018 From: DVA Date: Thu 15/03/2018 8:16 AM GRANTS SUPPORTING EX-SERVICE ORGANISATIONS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS are now open for the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants and... Read more 28th March, 2018 From: DVA Date: Wed 28/03/2018 11:13 AM INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO THE SYSTEM OF COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS Turnbull Government has today announced a Productivity Commission inquiry into the system... Read more 5th April, 2018 From: DVA Date: Thu 5/04/2018 12:00 PM RESEARCH INTO THE WELLBEING OF SERVING AND EX-SERVING PERSONNEL RELEASED THE largest study undertaken to examine the impact of military service has confirmed... Read more 16th April, 2018 From: DVA Date: Mon 16/04/2018 3:58 PM Putting veterans and their families first - new study to improve advocacy services A MAJOR study to improve advocacy services for veterans and... Read more 18th April, 2018 From: DVA Date: Wed 18/04/2018 9:43 AM Expanding services for veterans and their families in partnership with Australia Post A program to improve easy access to general information about mental... Read more 21st May, 2018 From: DVA Date: Mon 21/05/2018 9:31 AM SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT TO INQUIRY INTO COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS SUBMISSIONS for the Productivity Commission inquiry into Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans are... Read more 24th May, 2018 From: DVA Date: Thu 24/05/2018 2:31 PM EXPANDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES VETERANS and their families will have greater access to essential services with Minister for Veterans’... Read more 30th May, 2018 From: DVA Date: Wed 30/05/2018 1:45 PM ASSISTANCE DOG TRIAL TO HELP TACKLE VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH La Trobe University in Victoria will partner with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)... Read more 10th August, 2018 From: DVA Date: Fri 10/08/2018 4:19 AM DVA ONLINE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH MYGOV VETERANS and their families will join millions of Australians transacting with government online through myGov. As... Read more 12th September, 2018 From: DVA Date: Wed 12/09/2018 4:15 PM FEMALE VETERANS SHARE THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE HEADLINING a week of events honouring our current and former female Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, the... Read more 24th September, 2018 From: DVA Date: Fri 14/09/2018 4:19 AM HONOURING THE CONTRIBUTION OF AUSTRALIA’S PEACEKEEPERS THE vital role of Australians in United Nations (UN) peace operations and their more than 70 years... Read more 2 October 2018  From: Defence Media Date: 2 October 2018 ADF supports deployment of critical Vietnamese health capability to UN Mission in South Sudan The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to support the... Read more [fluid][html ] 12 October 2018 [/html][/fluid] From: Defence Media Date: 12 October 2018 Squadron supports aid efforts in Indonesia A team of 34 personnel from No. 381 Contingency Response Squadron (381CRS) is working... Read more 19 October 2018 From: DVA Date: Fri 19/10/2018 1:31 PM OPEN ARMS – VETERANS AND FAMILIES COUNSELLING LAUNCH THE Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) has been relaunched today as Open Arms... Read more 2 November 2018 From: DVA Date: Fri 2/11/2018 1:13 PM BIRD INQUIRY INDEPENDENT REVIEWER An Australian veteran who served in Afghanistan, Jesse Bird, tragically died of suicide on 27 June 2017 at the... Read more 5 November 2018 REMEMBRANCE DAY Sunday, 11 November 2018 Remembrance Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and... Read more

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