RSL LifeCare Veteran Services Oct – Dec 2022 update

 

RSL LifeCare Veteran Services continues to provide critical support to hundreds of veterans and their families.

Between October and December 2022, RSL LifeCare Veteran Services was able to:

  • Provide $147,706 in financial assistance including $99,000 in disaster assistance to a total of 69 veterans and families
  • Assist 61 veterans experiencing homelessness
  • Help 304 veterans to lodge 1289 DVA claims
  • Facilitate 85 veterans or partners access to employment support and employment training opportunities
  • Make 41 virtual or socially distanced visits to veterans and family members at homes, hospitals or nursing homes
  • Lodge 31 new Veterans’ Review Board (VRB) appeals, complete 83 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediation discussions and represent 10 full VRB Hearings
  • Guide 20 veterans through horse handling and riding courses.
If you or someone you know are in need of assistance, get in touch with the RSL LifeCare Wellbeing Support team.
Related Stories
Together we stand: Brigette Glynn and Shaun Graham
Latest News

Together we stand: Brigette Glynn and Shaun Graham

Brigette Glynn is on a mission to help female veterans when they need support ­– and Dubbo RSL...
How Tamworth RSL sub-Branch has increased its membership
Latest News

How Tamworth RSL sub-Branch has increased its membership

How the Tamworth RSL sub-Branch is using the Member Recruitment Toolkit to promote family-friendly...
Two RSL NSW members on life in the Reserves
Latest News

Two RSL NSW members on life in the Reserves

Victor Guevara and John Catterson share their experiences balancing life in and out of the Army...
Scholarships for veterans’ families
Latest News

Scholarships for veterans’ families

The family members of veterans have received scholarships supported by RSL NSW sub-Branches.