Circular 89/23 ANZAC House and RSL LifeCare Christmas Closure
The ANZAC House team thanks you for your ongoing contribution to supporting veterans and their families.
Please note that ANZAC House will close for the holiday period at 5.00pm on Thursday 21 December 2023 and re-open at 8.30am on Monday 8 January 2024.
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services will be closed on December 25, 26 and 27, and January 1. Outside of these days, the RSL LifeCare Veteran Services team can be contacted via info@rsllifecare.org.au or (02) 8088 0388. In the event you are unable to speak to a representative, please leave a message and you will receive a response within one business day. Please visit the RSL LifeCare website for more information.
DVA will continue providing support to veterans and their families, but some services and payments may be affected. Please visit the DVA website for more information.
Immediate support during the holiday period
If any veteran or member of their family requires immediate mental health support or housing assistance during the holiday period, please contact:
- Lifeline Australia (confidential crisis support, accessible 24 hours) – 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
- Open Arms (free and confidential support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families) – 1800 011 046
- ADF Mental Health All-hours Support Line (for current serving ADF personnel and their families) – 1800 628 036
- Defence Member and Family Helpline – 1800 624 608
- Safe Zone Support (anonymous counselling line for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families) – 1800 142 072
- Link2Home Veterans & Ex-Service (statewide homelessness information and referral service) – 1800 326 989
The team at ANZAC House wishes you, your fellow members, and their families a wonderful Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year, and looks forward to supporting you in 2024.
