A VETERANS' AFFAIRS

This web page provides access to updates of the information pack.

INTRODUCTION

What is it?

An information pack prepared and presented as a service to the Australian veterans' community by the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, National Council, New South Wales Branch Incorporated as a contribution to the Vietnam Veterans' Year of the Family program. The pack has been compiled, in most cases, from available Department of Veterans Affairs fact sheets with reference to other government department and ex-service organisations where appropriate.

Why?

It was found that a requirement existed for a pack of this type to provide information to veterans and members of their families that would be easy to read and understand, and that could be easily updated as conditions change.

Organisation

The pack is designed for veterans or family members, Welfare and Pension Officers. Each cover sheet is designed to be placed in a three or two ring binder.   Relevant documents such as pension claim, DVA fact sheets or any other relevant information or document you receive or create can be placed in that section and you build a file on your “Veteran Affairs”.

Contributions

All ex-service organisations are invited to contribute and use the information pack in their service to veterans.

We hope this information pack will contribute to the service we provide to veterans and their families, in applying for an entitlement or benefit. To help them maintain a meaningful lifestyle and overcome the information gap that can occur.

CONTENTS

• Veterans' History Checklist (download the 7 kb pdf file)
• The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (VVAA)
• Contact the VVAA
• The Department of Veteran Affairs
• The Repatriation Commission
• Qualifying Service
• Disability Pension
• Special Rate (TP&I)
• Special Rate (TT&I)
• Intermediate Rate
• Extreme Disablement Adjustment (EDA)
• War Widows Pension and Orphan’s Pension
• Income and Support Supplement
• Allowances, including
  • Attendant Allowance;
  • Clothing Allowance;
  • Recreational Allowance
  • Decoration Allowance;
  • Loss of Earnings Allowance;
  • Recreation Transport Allowance;
  • Temporary Incapacity Allowance;
  • Vehicle Assistance Scheme;
• Service Pension
• Bereavement Payments and Funeral Benefits
• Veterans Children Education Scheme
• Section 31 Review
• The Veterans Review Board
• Administrative Review Tribunal
• Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service (VVCS)
• Repatriation Health Cards White & Gold
• Defence Service Homes Loans
• Centrelink
• Family and Community Services
• Aged Care
• Ex-Service Organisations
• Conclusion
• NSW Directory and Internet addresses

Acknowledgments:

This booklet package was conceived by Barry James Billing of the Northern Districts Sub-Branch and Ken Foster the State Secretary of the VVAA in NSW. Barry James Billing carried out the detailed compilation with the assistance of the Deputy Commissioner of Veteran Affairs NSW, Felicity Barr and her dedicated staff.