CESSNOCK RSL SUB-BRANCH
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LATEST NEWS
Our Advocate advisor, Abby Szczerbanik will be at the hall most Fridays from 5th April 10am to 3pm to assist members and local veterans.
Maitland has been confirmed as the location for the Veterans and Families Hub for the Hunter Region. Exact location of the actual premises still to be determined.
At a recent meeting Vice-President Mick Wright was presented with his 50 year membership of the RSL Certificate by Sub-Branch President Max Lewis. A resounding effort Mick.
RSL/Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers
Bunnings have re-commenced Community BBQs' and our next fundraising BBQ's at Bunnings Cessnock will be on Saturday 11th May 2024 8am to 4pm. Volunteers to assist most welcome.
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS
There are no current COVID restrictions in place
Next Sub-Branch meeting 10am Tuesday 7th May 2024 General Meeting followed by Morning Tea. New members very welcome.
MEMBERS DINNERS
Our members Dinners for this year are scheduled as follows:
Cessnock Leagues Club 12.30pm on Wednesday 17th July 2024
RSL Hall Tuesday 3rd December 12 Midday
Quarterly Sub-Branch Newsletter
The latest newsletter is now available for download.
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RSL Australia submission to Consultation on Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Dear Members
I am pleased to advise that following the request for feedback from sub-Branches through District Councils, RSL NSW has contributed to the RSL Australia submission on the Themes for Consultation to inform the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide which was lodged on 21 May. You can read the submission here.
RSL State Branches across the country (except Queensland) provided member feedback which contributed to the RSL Australia submission.
The feedback received was consistent across the Branches, and predominantly in these areas:
- Barriers to implementing previous inquiries re this topic, and for the Royal Commission going forward
- External factors (outside of ADF service) including suicidality
- Review of existing national data on all suicides, and evidence-based information for further reviews
- Mental health research and processes for veterans
- Support for serving personnel/veterans within the Service, and from NGOs and ESOs
- Post Defence service employment opportunities
- Transition processes
- DVA Claims processes
- Social media influence and disinformation
The submission also communicated RSL members’ views on the scope of the Royal Commission, the need for clarity between the function of the Royal Commissioner/s and the role of the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention and the importance of reviewing the previous work in this area.
We will continue to listen to and advocate for all veterans throughout the Royal Commission. The RSL NSW Strategic Plan, which was formulated following consultation with members, has set us up well to be the leading agents of change to improve the lives of veterans.
Yours faithfully
Ray James
RSL NSW President