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An ethos of compassion and service has been the motivating influence of the League for over a hundred years, and we will continue to work to meet the wellbeing needs of our nation’s veterans and their families. We pursue this through: The promotion of advocacy training with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs – with nearly 600 volunteer compensation and wellbeing advocates spread across the country, providing veterans with more than 400,000 hours of assistance each year to access services, compensation and support. Supporting and contributing to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (this has been a key area of focus for us in the first quarter of 2022) The implementation of the RSL Australia Mental Health Initiative in partnership with Open Arms. We are now offering in-person and online workshops. Supporting veterans, their partners and immediate family members to find rewarding work through the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program Helping to expand the nationwide network of Veterans’ Wellbeing Centres
We are working on: The development of a Catalogue of Services application with Servulink to enable veterans and their families to more effectively access vital services and support in their local communities. The development of the RSL Active program to provide a way to connect with other veterans and develop social networks, enhance support circles, and improve physical and mental health.
While 2022 will continue to be a disrupted return to normal as we know it, we’re pleased that Anzac Day services will be able to go ahead after two years, largely without restrictions. We are committed to leading the nation in commemorative services that help all Australians to remember the fallen and this year our Anzac Day message will focus on connecting all Australians to the Anzac spirit and encouraging everyone to participate and commemorate in their own way.
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