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Important Note about "unofficial sites"
Please note that some of the following links are provided as a service to Veterans and interested serving members. The Department of Defence accepts no liability for the content on the sites, nor do they necessarily represent departmental policy or opinion.
Peacekeepers
Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veteran's Association
The Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association (APPVA), is a veteran non-profit organisation of profession of arms and services that encompasses all operations that have involved Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces Servicemen and Women, Federal and State Police, Philanthropic Organisations (Everyman's Welfare Service, Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc) and Defence Civilians.
Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veteran's Association - APPVA
Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Department of Veterans' Affairs Home Page
Veterans' Review Board
The VRB is a tribunal created by the Australian Parliament to review decisions about Repatriation pensions (other than Service Pensions) and attendant allowance. It is independent of the Repatriation Commission and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. It is made up of members who review decisions, and staff who assist the members.
This site is a useful information repository and tool for all Veterans.
Veterans' Review Board - Home
Eligible Service Areas
This page is a tool of the Veteran's Review Board and may be of assistance to Pension and Welfare Officers and members when determining eligibility relating to operational service.
Eligible Service Areas, Dates & Instruments
THE INTERGENERATIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF SERVICE IN THE MILITARY
All replies, comments etc direct to:
Dr Roderick Bain MBBS FRCA FANZCA
RSL Consultant on Veterans' Health
RSL NSW State Councillor
Tel 02 9380 8774
Mob 0417 604 450
Email roderickbain@gmail.com
docs/health_letter.pdf Vietnam Veterans
Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans
The Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans is a database containing information on approximately 61 000 Australian Service personnel who served in Vietnam during the period 23 May 1962 to 29 April 1975.
Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans
Veteran's Links
The Military Compensation and Rehabilitation Service (MCRS)
The MCRS within DVA is responsible for administering claims for compensation and rehabilitation under the SRCA and the Defence Act 1903 for members and former members of the Australian Defence Force. If your claim is for an injury, disease or death that is related to service before 1 July 2004, you are likely to be covered by the SRCA. If your claim is for an injury, disease or death that is related to service on or after 1 July 2004, you will be covered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA). Information about the MRCA can be found on the
Transition Management
The Transition Management initiative involves improving transition from military service to civilian life for ADF members. The desired result is a seamless, assisted transition for these members.
Defence has introduced national tri-Service discharge administration, including increased training for service deliverers and information dissemination to all members. This includes the establishment of a Career Transiation Website available only to ADF members who are in the process of being discharged on invalidity grounds, are also offered advice and support by an optional service, the Transition Management Service (TMS), which is managed by DVA on behalf of the Department of Defence. The support provided by the TMS to members discharging on invalidity grounds includes assistance with:
- civilian employment options;
- compensation;
- superannuation;
- financial planning;
- transition adjustment issues; and
- health insurance and community support arrangements.
Career Transition website
Defence Service Homes Scheme (DSH)
The DSH Scheme provides housing benefits to eligible veterans, ADF personnel and their dependants. The benefits include subsidised housing loans; home support loans; and associated insurances.
The
DSH website contains useful information, including insurance, lending and home hints.