Members/Veterans

Welcome to G&D VVAA Members and Veterans Site where you can find significant resources for veterans and their families. Sign up to our membership and receive the latest happenings from our Slouch Hat Newsletter. If you would like to become a member please contact us by clicking the button below. G&D VVAA Association subscriptions are currently $30 annually for ordinary membership (Vietnam veteran) and $15 for associates (partners etc)

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Resources for Veterans

Here is a list of support services and information for veterans and their families:

Wellbeing and Advocacy

Geelong Veterans Family Welfare Centre has fully trained volunteers, who provide compensation, advocacy, wellbeing and welfare advice to all serving and ex-service members of the ADF, war widows and their families. Phone (03) 9960 3600 or (03) 5222 6003 for an appointment. The centre is located at the Geelong R&SL in Belmont.

(Link To be revised)

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Australian Government website for the Department of Veterans Affairs has all the information and resources which support those who serve or have served in defence of our nation, and their families.

CLICK HERE

RSL Victoria

The RSL Victoria Website has all the latest updates and events for veterans and their families, and provides further resources for veteran support in the state of Victoria.

CLICK HERE

Vietnam Veterans Association

Below are links to the National and Victorian Vietnam Veterans Associations.

NATIONAL VICTORIA

Open Arms

Open Arms is a crisis support service for veterans and their families, providing counseling, self help tools, programs and other mental health services.

Phone 1800 011 046

CLICK HERE

Australian War Memorial

The Australian War memorial website acts as a shrine, a museum and provides great resources/archives for research on Australia's war efforts throughout its history.

CLICK HERE

Department of Defence

The Australian Government Department for Defence provides all of the latest news and opportunities across the ADF and includes a hub for ADF members and their families.

CLICK HERE

National Archives of Australia

The Australian National Archives allows access to Australia's historical records including those resources that provide information on former service men and women as well as Australia's war history.

CLICK HERE