Veterans Around the World

Australia

Formal Name
Commonwealth of Australia

Local Name
Australia

Local Formal Name
Commonwealth of Australia

Other Associated Flags

    Civil Ensign                                                                    

Aboriginal Peoples' Flag

New South Wales... Queensland... South Australia...

Victoria...  Western Australia... Tasmania...

Northern Territory... Australia Capital Territory...

Christmas Island... Norfolk Island... Torres Strait Islanders' Flag...

Location: Oceania

Status: UN Country

Capital City: Canberra

Main Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin

Population: 20,434,176   Area [sq.km]: 7,713,360

Currency: 1 Australian dollar = 100 cents

Languages: English, Aboriginal languages

Religions: Anglican, Roman Catholic, others

After I was contacted by a Veteran who lives in Melbourne, Australia, I decided that perhaps now is the time to include an Australia page.

Unfortunately there seems to be very little available for British veterans now settled in Australia, however I am including as many ex-service associations I can find to help all who need it.

If you are a British veteran or any ex-service person (whatever your country) who needs someone to talk to, then please click here and you can email me at anytime about anything you like.  Even if you are not British you can still talk to me.

The following are some very useful Links to Associations and Charities that help ex-service personnel in Australia:

                                                            Shyness & Social Anxiety          &          Anxiety Treatment Australia

                                                                  Treatment Australia

These websites provide information about: social anxiety, the treatment options, psychologists around Australia who treat social anxiety, group therapy & workshops, support groups, articles, resources and links to other sites.

You can contact Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia  or Anxiety Australia by any of the following means:

Address:         Floor 1
                      140-142 Barkers Road,
                      Hawthorn 3122,
                      Victoria      

Telephone:   (03) 9819 3671   or   0419 104 284

email:            catherine@socialanxietyassist.com.au

Web site @ http://www.socialanxietyassist.com.au/ or http://www.anxietyaustralia.com.au 

Formerly the National Centre for War-related
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Centre is a collaboration between the Department of Veterans' Affairs,
the University of Melbourne and the Australian Defence Force.

You can contact the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health by any of the following means:

Address:         ACPMH
                      Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre,
                      PO Box 5444,
                      Heidelberg West,
                      Victoria 3081      

Telephone:   +61 3 9496 2922   or   Fax:   +61 3 9496 2830

email:            acpmh-info@unimelb.edu.au

Web site @ www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au

The Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association (APPA) is an association for all currently serving and ex Peacekeepers and Peacemakers.

Membership of APPA is open to  all  Australian and New Zealand Servicemen and Women, Federal and State Police, Philanthropic Organisations (Everyman’s Welfare Service, Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc) or Defence Civilians who have served in any area of Peacekeeping or Peacemaking. 

You can contact the Australian Peacekeepers Association by any of the following means:

Address:     APPA, C/-AMI, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland, 4052.      

Telephone:   07 3332 4812   or   Fax:   07 3332 4800

Web site @ http://www.peacekeepers.asn.au/

Department of Veterans' Affairs Australia

DVA FACTS is an online system which provides information on the various benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), the Veterans' Review Board (VRB) and the Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service (VVCS).

You can contact the Department of Veterans' Affairs Australia by any of the following means:

Address:        Veterans' Affairs Network - your nearest DVA office.  

Telephone:    View the full list of DVA phone Numbers

Web site @ http://www.dva.gov.au/

Links to contact details for different areas within the department:

Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service

Office of Australian War Graves

Defence Links Project

Military Compensation and Rehabilitation Service

Minister, National and State Executives

National Servicemen's Association of Australia

The National Servicemen's Association works for all ex Australian or Commonwealth "Nashos" from 1951-1972, or who served as members of the CMF, ARES units and were members of the Australian Regular Forces and or the Allied Forces, Full membership is open to any National Serviceman, serving or ex regular, CMF or ARES persons of the armed forces.

You can contact the National Servicemen's Association of Australia by any of the following means:

Address:     Lakemba Returned Soldiers' Club, 60 Quigg Street, Lakemba NSW 2195      

Telephone:   (02) 9759-3629   or   Fax:   (02) 9759-6902

Web site @ http://www.nashos.org.au/

The Australian Vietnam War Veterans Trust

The Vietnam Veterans Trust Education Assistance Scheme (VVTEAS) provides grants,
renewable each year, for selected veteran's
children. 

You can contact the The Australian Vietnam War Veterans Trust by any of the following means:

Address:       Contact via website     

Telephone:   1800 620 361   

Web site @ http://www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt/

Providing free assistance with welfare, pensions, compensation and entitlement to veterans, serving and ex-members of the defence force and their families.

You can contact the Armed Services Assistance Centre Australia by any of the following means:

Address:        Suite 503, 184-210, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane QLD 4001      

Telephone:   07 3210 6467   or   Fax:   07 3210 6468

Web site @ http://www.asacaustralia.com/index.htm

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia 

The "Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia" website has been designed with two purposes in mind. The first, to provide information of special or current interest to Australian Vietnam veterans. The second, to provide for students of all ages, historical context, information about Australia's involvement in the war, Australian units, servicemen and servicewomen.

There are contact address in all of the following places and direct links form the orange links below: 

You can contact the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia by any of the above or:

Address:      National Council, PO Box 64, Perth, TAS 7300      

Telephone:   ABN 19 068 073 450   

Web site @ http://www.vvaa.org.au/index.htm

Definition

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a natural emotional reaction to a deeply shocking and disturbing experience. It is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.