Other Useful Contacts

Department of Veterans’ Affairs
We support those who serve or have served in defence of our nation, and their families.
www.dva.gov.au/

Open Arms 
Support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families. Free and confidential counselling, group programs and community and peer network to support mental health and wellbeing.
24/7 Support: 1800 011 04
www.openarms.gov.au

RSL Defence Care 
is a charity and not-for-profit organisation helping Australian veterans and their families in times of injury, illness or crisis.
www.defencecare.org.au

The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) 
was formed as result of the constituent organisations desire to work in a more cooperative and coordinated manner. https://adso.org.au

Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Association of Australia (NSW Branch) Inc. Granville
Assisting all serving and ex-service members of ADF, war-widows/ers. Compensation Advocates relating to disability claims on DVA under VEA, MRCA, DRCA, Service Pensions and Appeals.
www.vvfagranville.org

Veterans’ MATES 
The DVA has developed the Veterans’ Medicines Advice and Therapeutics Education Services project with the aim of improving the use of medicines and related health services in the veteran community.
www.veteransmates.net.au

The Partners of Veterans
For all partners of past and present members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their allies and their families, committed to providing every support and assistance practicable for their welfare, health and special needs. www.pva.org.au

Australian War Widows NSW
provides understanding, contact and friendship with other war widows as well as a range of benefits and services to its members. https://warwidowsnsw.com.au

Veterans 360 Australia 
assisting veterans and their families when crisis strikes. Phone: 1800 838 360
https://v360.org.au

The Right Mix 
help with tips, tools and strategies that can reduce the impact of drinking on your lifestyle.
www.therightmix.gov.au

Fuel Your Life 
Services for veterans managing post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression with diet. DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral. https://fuelyourlife.com.au/veteran-nutrition

Defence Housing Australia 
provides quality housing and related services for Defence members and their families.
www.dha.gov.au/home

Defence Service Homes
If you need a loan for repairs, home modifications, renovations, or other maintenance work around your home at subsidised interest rates
Phone: 1800 722 000.
Insurance inquiries: 1300 552 662
www.dsh.gov.au

Men’s Health Peer Education (MHPE)
The program raises awareness about men’s health issues and encourages men to share responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. The program operates across all Australian states and territories, through a network of trained volunteers working with the veteran and ex-service community.  For information contact DVA. Website: 
www.dva.gov.au/health-and-treatment/work-and-social-life-programs/mens-health-education-and-support/mens-health

The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) 
is a national independent charity helping the children and grandchildren of   Australian ex-service men and women to a better future through tertiary education. We provide scholarships which assist recipients to obtain the tertiary qualification they need for their chosen career.
https://avcat.org.au

DVA’s Nominal Rolls
DVA has published four nominal rolls. These nominal rolls list members of Australia’s defence forces who served during World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War and First Gulf War
https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/home

NAA (National Archives of Australia)
Defence and war service records.
WWI and WWII service records
www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/defence-and-war-service-records

Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG)
Provides and maintains official commemorations of veterans of the Australian armed forces who have died in war or conflict, and of eligible veterans who have died after war or conflict of causes related to their service in that war or conflict.
Provides permission, on behalf of the Department of Defence, to use the Service emblem on the graves of all veterans.
Provides historical information in respect of those who have died in war or conflict; and
Provides and maintains official Australian memorials overseas.
Phone: 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) Email: wargraves@dva.gov.au
www.dva.gov.au/recognition/office-australian-war-graves