{"id":3947,"date":"2026-06-28T02:42:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/?p=3947"},"modified":"2026-06-28T02:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:51:36","slug":"3947","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/?p=3947","title":{"rendered":"A Stronger Community, Open to More Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3876\" src=\"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-1024x642.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-1536x963.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-2048x1285.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-older-people-for-web-436x272.jpg 436w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TPI Veterans NSW has a proud history of supporting veterans with the greatest levels of need through connection, advocacy and community. Following a recent member approved change to our Constitution, we are now broadening our membership to welcome more of the veteran community, while remaining firmly committed to our core mission.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This is about strengthening what we already do best: bringing veterans together, reducing isolation, and supporting wellbeing through connection.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/?page_id=3726t=3726&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3822\" src=\"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2597648315-1-pdf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"101\"><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gold Card Membership<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We now welcome Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs (DVA) Gold Card holders as members.<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold Card membership enables veterans with eligible service-related conditions to:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connect with a broader veteran community.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participate in social and wellbeing activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Access support networks and shared experiences.<br>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Associate Membership<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Associate membership is designed for those who want to be part of and contribute to the TPI community.<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This may include:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>veterans from like-minded organisations who do not meet TPI or Gold Card eligibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>partners of veterans and their children over the age of 18.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Join TPI Veterans NSW?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership offers more than just access \u2013 it provides connection, belonging, and support.<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By joining TPI, you can:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build meaningful connections with other veterans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participate in social, recreational, and wellbeing activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Access peer support through local social clubs and networks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be part of a trusted and respected veteran organisation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"&#x1f449;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=3721&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tpinsw.org.au\/?page_id=3726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apply for membership here<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"&#x1f449;\">&nbsp;<strong>Contact us to learn more<\/strong>:<p><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sara Thorne<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:office@tpinsw.org.au\">office@tpinsw.org.au<\/a><br>\nMembership and Office Manager<br>\n<em>(Monday, Tuesday &amp;Wednesday)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Vanessa Campbell<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@tpinsw.org.au\">wellbeing@tpinsw.org.au<\/a><br>\nWellbeing Facilitator<\/p><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TPI Veterans NSW has a proud history of supporting veterans with the greatest levels of need through connection, advocacy and community. Following a recent member approved change to our Constitution, we are now broadening our membership to welcome more of the veteran community, while remaining firmly committed to our core mission. 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