VETERAN SUPPORT

VETERAN SUPPORT

MILITARY WELLBEING ADVOCATE

Address:
Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch

73-75 Havilah Road, Bendigo 3550

 

Hours: 9am-5pm Monday – Thursday

(excluding public holidays)

 

Contact: Military Wellbeing Advocate


Phone:
(03) 5443 4013


Email:
 welfare@bendigorsl.com.au

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE
VETERANS COVENANT

The Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant serves to recognise and acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the contribution of veterans and their families.

For information on support provided by DVA, see also:

DVA: 1800 555 254

CENTRAL VICTORIAN VETERANS SUPPORT CENTRE (CVVSC) AND
THE VETERANS LOUNGE & WELLNESS CENTRE

The CVVSC is located on Station 2 at the Bendigo Railway Station and the Veterans Lounge & Wellness Centre is located in Long Gully. Both have trained volunteer Military Compensation and Welfare Advocates who can offer guidance to all ex and current serving military personnel, war widows and their families. Contact details below.

 

CVVSC Phone number (03) 5444 1871

CENTRAL VICTORIA VETERANS

The group is open to any current or ex-service persons who served in the Australian Defence Force. This includes anyone who has served in a full-time or part-time role in the Army, Navy, or Air force, with operational or non-operational service in or outside of Australia. Veterans of Australia’s strategic partners are also eligible to attend.

 

VIETNAM VETERANS

The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia- Bendigo Sub Branch gathers together monthly to hold official meetings

 

All meetings begin at 10:30am sharp unless otherwise stated. Refreshments provided

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

If you or someone you know is in distress or needs immediate assistance there are services you can reach out to. We will continue to add to this list with more local providers.

OPEN ARMS
1800 011 046

DEFENCE ALL HOURS SUPPORT LINE (ASL)
1800 628 036

DEFENCE CHAPLAINCY SUPPORT
1300 333 362

LIFELINE
13 11 14

SUICIDE CALL BACK
SERVICE
1300 659 467

DEFENCE MEMBER AND FAMILY HELPLINE
1800 624 608

DEFENCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
1300 333 362

BEYOND BLUE
1300 224 636

FREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS
1800 555 254

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE VETERANS' COVENANT
1800 838 372