Veterans Support Services

Leongatha Resource Hub

Welfare Office opening hours: Thursday 10am-3pm
Welfare Office: (03) 5662 0979 or Leongatha RSL Reception: (03) 5662 2012

Compensation Advocate’s

Mr Phil Head & Mr Terry Busk

(Please note: Advocates available for appointments on Thursdays only. Please call 56622012 to make an appointment)

Other Services and Links

Military Compensation

Advice, claim assistance, liaison

Service Pensions

Advice, claims, assistance, liaison

Assistance

Hospital visits, funerals, information facilities, home assistance, gardening etc.

Ex-Service

Record access, medal entitlements

Activities

ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day etc

Appeals

ANZAC/Poppy, Research Service Pensions/Welfare

OPEN ARMS (Formerly VVCS) Eligibility at a Glance

The Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) provides free and confidential nation-wide counselling and support for war and service mental health conditions, such as post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sleep disturbance and anger. Support is also available for relationship and family matters that can arise due to the unique nature of military service.

If you require assistance outside of the Resource Hub opening hours please contact the Leongatha RSL Sub-Branch on 03 5662 2012 or 03 5662 2747

For Help, to learn more, or to check eligibility, call 1800 011 046 or visit www.openarms.gov.au

Volunteers support program application form click here