FOR VETERANS

PROJECTS & STUDIES | FORUMS | PAPERS | SUBMISSIONS | DVA INFORMATION

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Veterans' Assistance Programs

Due to the constant high tempo of operations involving the ADF and the Federal, State and Territory Police services, increasing numbers of our services and ex-services men and women are requiring ongoing or post discharge support. A number of ex-service organisations (ESOs) have worked together to create the programs shown below to meet the needs of the growing Veteran community. With feedback and support from our constituents coupled with the enduring diligence and influence of the ESOs, the range, nature and accessibility of these services for our Veterans will continue to improve.

OPERATION CARE
Rest and Recuperation for those who receive wounds in combat operations.

SUPPORT for YOUNGER VETERANS' IN RESIDENTIAL CARE
Assistance for the provision of residential care for the severely wounded and disabled.

VETERANS' and VETERANS' FAMILIES COUNSELLING SERVICE (VVCS)
What the VVCS can provide you with.

AT EASE - DVA Veteran & ADF community Mental Health Resources
This website is designed to help you or someone you know recognise signs of mental health problems and act to improve and maintain health and wellbeing.

ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Aust Govt - Offering information, assessment, online diagnosis.

CARRY ON (Victoria) 292 KB
An organisation of ex-servicemen and women and like-minded citizens dedicated to helping needy ex-servicemen and women and their dependants.

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Projects & Studies

We assist various organisations, qualified professionals and individuals to gather information through veteran related projects and studies. The purpose of this is to help with the development and refinement of treatment methods and other repatriation issues and to provide an improved understanding of the effects of operational deployments both for services and ex-services professionals and for the public. With ongoing diligence and the support of our constituents the quality of services available for our Veteran's will continue to improve.

Presently, we are also assisting the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project with fundraising as the memorial cannot happen unless sufficient funds can be raised for its construction.

Please note that the contact details for the studies and projects are listed within the attached documents. The APPVA does not handle enquiries regarding any content posted to this part of the site.


AUSTRALIAN PEACEKEEPING MEMORIAL PROJECT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 305 KB

Click here to go to the APMP WEBSITE


PEACEBUILDING AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE PROJECT - Australian National University


'PEACEBUILDING COMPARED' PROJECT - Australian National University


PEACEKEEPING STUDY - Victoria University


VIETNAM VETERANS FAMILY STUDY - Registrations for the study opened in 2008 and closed on Monday 7 November 2011

• VVFS Bulletin 16 - Dec 11
  
  

REVIEW OF PTSD GROUP TREATMENT PROGRAMS: Final Report 845 KB - November 2011

• Appendix 1: International literature review of evidence-based best practice treatments for PTSD 943 KB
  
  
• Appendix 2: Phase 2 In-depth Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses 2.58 MB
  

The health and wellbeing of female veterans: A review of the literature by Dr Samantha Crompvoets - April 2011


VETERANS AT RISK - RESEARCH PROJECT - December 2009


DUNT SUICIDE STUDY 565 KB - January 2009

• Dunt Suicide Study Executive Summary
  
  
• Government response to Dunt Suicide Study
  

DUNT REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN ADF AND TRANSITION THROUGH DISCHARGE 720 KB - January 2009

• Government response to Dunt Review of Mental Health Care in ADF and transition through Discharge
  

GULF WAR VETERANS' HEALTH STUDY Executive Summary - 2003

• GULF WAR VETERANS' HEALTH STUDY - Volume One 1.62MB
  
  
• Gulf War Veterans' Health Study - Volume Two 1.26MB
  
  
• Gulf War Veterans' Health Study - Volume Three 2.76MB
  
  
• Government response to Australian Gulf War Veterans' Health Study 2003

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Forums

The APPVA participates in many forums in conjunction with other ESO's to further the causes of its membership and constituents. Forum documentation as well as Discussion & Issues Papers are listed below.

Viet Nam Veteran Family Study Consultative Forum - Nov 2011

National Mental Health Forum - Nov 2011

APPVA NATIONAL FORUM - October 2011 Minutes QGM 403 KB Minutes AGM 451 KB Revised Action Plan

Emerging Issues Forum (EIF) in Canberra 128 KB - Sep 2010

APPVA Priority List - Action Plan - Oct 2010

Emerging Issues Forum (EIF) in Canberra 170 KB - Feb 2010

APPVA NATIONAL FORUM - February 2010 National Presidents' Annual Report APPVA Report Card 2010

Brief to Ex-Service Organisations on implementation of Healthcare Identifiers Service 160 KB - Nov 2009

APPVA NATIONAL FORUM - February 2009 National Presidents' Annual Report Minister for Veterans' Affairs Speech APPVA Priority List - Action Plan for 08-09

National Veteran Mental Health Well-being Forum - Nov 2007

National ESO Forum - Issues from the APPVA 162 KB - Aug 2007

Statement by National President's Forum 276 KB - Aug 2007

National Younger Veterans' Consultative Forum - Jun 2007

National Veteran Mental Health Wellbeing Forum - April 2007

APPA Vic Branch Conference with Ex-Service Organisations & Government Organisations - Nov 2001

Papers

Defence Advocacy & Ex-Service Organisations Issues Paper 269 KB - March 2011

ESO Issues Paper 2009 lodged with Govt from Ex-Service Organisations Round Table 289 KB - Nov 2009

Discussion Paper - Net Cost for Improved Indexation 640 KB - Nov 2009

Discussion Paper for adequate Recognition of ADF & Police Service for NWLS Peacekeeping Ops Overseas - May 2008

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Submission Documentation

APPVA / VVAA Response Paper to The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Arrangements Review Recommendations 840 KB - Jul 2011

APPVA Submission for The Inquiry into recognition of service with OPERATION LAGOON 1994 152 KB - May 2011

DHAT Report on Inquiry into the recognition for members of RCB for service in Malaysia 1970 - 1989 524 KB - Feb 2011

APPVA Submission to DHAT Inquiry into the recognition of Service with CMF - Rhodesia 1979 - 1980 226 KB - Jul 2010

Election Issues to the Federal Government, The Opposition and Interested Political Parties, FOR YOUNG VETERANS - Jun 2010

APPVA Complete RCB Review Submission 115 KB- Jun 2010

Inquiry into Recognition for ADF Personnel who served as Peacekeepers from 1947 Onward 3.39MB - Jan 2010

Case for AASM 1975 to ADF pers who served with Australian Contingent Northern Iraq on OPERATION HABITAT - Jan 2010

Kashmir AASM Submission

Submission to DHAT for Inquiry into the recognition of ADF Service in PNG from 16th Sep 1975 onwards 1.77MB - Dec 2009

Senator Fielding on Veterans & Fed Govt Review of Pension Indexation Arrangements in ComSuper Schemes - Nov 2009

Combined ESO Response to Fed Govt Review of Pension Indexation Arrangements in ComSuper Schemes (Cover Letter) - Sep 2009

Combined ESO Response to Fed Govt Review of Pension Indexation Arrangements in ComSuper Schemes 206 KB - Sep 2009

Thornton response to Mathews Report 292 KB - Sep 2009

APPVA Submission to DHA Tribunal for Inquiry into the recognition of ADF Service in Somalia 1992-1995 1.44MB - Aug 2009

APPVA Submission to the Review of Military Compensation Arrangements 780 KB - Jul 2009

APPVA Clarke Review 2009 Main 198 KB - Mar 2009

APPVA Reclass OP ASTUTE - Mar 2009

APPVA Reclass Op Paladin (UNTSO) Letter - Mar 2009

Operation Ashika Assist Tonga - Aug 2009

APPVA Reclass Humanitarian Ops Submission - Dec 2008

APPVA Reclass Op Astute Submission - Nov 2008

APPVA Submission to the DHAT Into Eligibility of the ADM 287 KB - Sep 2008

APPVA Medal Policy Submission 387 KB - Sep 2008

APPVA Reclass Op Palladin (UNTSO) Submission 3.2MB - May 2008

APPVA Review of Defence Honours, Awards and Commendation Policies 268 KB - Feb 2008

APPVA Response to the ALP Policy of Veterans’ Affairs 340 KB - Jan 2008

APPVA Submission to Senate Hearing Committee of Australia’s Involvement in Peacekeeping Operations 120 KB - Mar 2007

Operation Papua New Guinea Assist - 2007

Op Pakistan Assist - 2005/06

Operation Sumatra Assist - 2004/05

Operation Bali Assist - 2002

Request Status of Awarding MUC to the Force Communications Unit UNTAC (1991-1993) - Jun 2002

Proposal to AVADSC for Younger Veteran Issues to be Ratified - Feb 2002

Proposal to APPA for Younger Veteran Issues to be Ratified - Jan 2002

Request for Ratification of Peacekeeper & Peacemaker Issues to Australian War Memorial - Dec 2001

Younger Veteran Issues - Oct 2001

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DVA Information

The Veterans’ Affairs Information Kit is a guide for payments and services provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) drawn from DVA Facts Sheets. It provides a comprehensive guide to payments and services available to veterans and their families including the current rates of pensions and allowances: Vet Affairs Info Kit » Jul - Sep 2010 476 KB

* The DVA website has a full database listing of DVA fact sheets that are updated regularly. The list below only contains information that has been specifically requested by our constituency via their State or National Executive members. The APPVA does not handle enquiries regarding any content posted to this part of the site.
To check for updates link to the: DVA Fact Sheets web page.

DVA Factsheet Index

GS11 Building Excellence in Support and Training - Nov 11

GS12 Veteran & Community Grants Program - Nov 11

IS160 Overview of Cards Available to Veterans and Their Dependants - Nov 11

MRC47 Education Schemes for children - Nov 11

MRC02 Compensation for service-related injury, disease, illness or death on/after 1 July 2004 under MRC Act 2004 - Oct 11

DP13 Asbestos Screening Program briefly describes the Defence Asbestos Exposure Evaluation Scheme (DAEES) - Sep 11

MRC25 How to Make a Claim Under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 - Sep 11

HAC05 Home Support subsidised home loans available to eligible veterans, their surviving partners or dependent parents - Sep 11

MCS02 Comparison of SRCA 1988 and VEA 1986 - Jul 11

VCS09 Services for Sons and Daughters of Vietnam Veterans - Jul 11

DP68 Administrative Appeals Tribunal -info about appeals to the AAT on decisions on disability pensions and allowances under the VEA, SRCA, and MRCA - Jun 11

DP80 Peacekeeping Service - Australian Federal Police - Jun 11

DP10 Peacekeeping Service - Jun 11

HAC03 Veterans` Home Maintenance Line - May 11

IS122 Imprisonment: The effect on Income Support from imprisonment or psychiatric confinement following a criminal charge - Apr 11

HAC09 Wellbeing Toolbox - provides information about a mental health self-help website pilot. - Mar 11

HSV76 Hospital Services - Nov 10

MRC42 Household services that may be available from an accepted claim under the SRCA (1988) OR the MRCA (2004) - Nov 10

For those receiving a Pension

HSV65 Receiving Medical Treatment while Overseas - Jul 11

HSV22 Hearing Services for eligible members of the veteran community through the Office of Hearing Services (OHS). - Jun 11

HSV17 Veteran Dental Services - Jun 11

HSV25 Psychology Services – Information for the Veteran Community - Jun 11

IS139 The things you do not need to tell DVA about - Jun 11

HSV60 Using the Repatriation Health Card – For Specific Conditions (White) - Jun 11

HSV60 Using the Repatriation Health Card – For All Conditions (Gold) - Jun 11

IS72 Selling Your Home - Jun 11

IS77 Travelling Overseas - Jun 11

HSV131 Alternative Therapies for Gold and White Card holders - Jan 11

IS76 Moving Interstate - what to do when you move interstate - Nov 10

MRC36 Voluntary Work - Nov 10

HSV74 Tips to assist with hospital admission and discharge - Oct 10

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