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THE BRANCH NEWSLETTER Of the Hervey bay rsl sub-branch Inc. June 2018 Lest We Forget The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close

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THE BRANCH

NEWSLETTER Of the Hervey bay rsl sub-branch Inc.

June 2018

Lest We Forget

The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close

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Brian Tidyman

President.

Firstly, I would like to again thank the Committee of the Sub-Branch for their efforts on ANZAC Day 2018 and to the residents of Hervey Bay for their support on the day. I think you will all agree that both services were excellent. The Sub-Branch will be conducting six services during this year as follows: July 8th Rimau, July 27th Korea Memorial Day August 15th VP Day September 14th Peacekeepers Day and November 11th Remembrance Day. Welfare section is again very busy with clients and home/hospital visits. The number of clients is also increasing and my thanks to Carol, Vicki and the team for their dedication to Welfare. Pension section is also very busy with claims and, with the loss of one advocate to Maryborough RSL and another having some downtime on doctor’s orders, the workload has fallen on to two advocates. If you are seeking help with Pensions please be patient as you will be attended to ASAP. Thanks to Terry, Tim, Susan and Sue for their dedication. Until next time please be happy and healthy. Brian

Don't forget that you can keep abreast of what is happening with the Sub-Branch and ESO’s by checking out the Sub-Branch's website -

www.herveybayrslsubbranch.com.au.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12.30pm or ph: 4197 7477.

Getting to know you

In this edition we find out more about our Sub-Branch President, Brian Tidyman:

Which service did you serve in and for how many years? Army 1964-1970.

Your job in the service? Gun number and driver then RDI at Puckapunyal.

Most memorable moment whilst serving? There were too many to name but suffice to say I enjoyed my time in the service.

What did you do after leaving the Military and for how long? I joined the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Melbourne where I served for 22 years reaching the rank of Station Officer.

Why did you choose Hervey Bay? I first came to the Bay in 1979 for a holiday and said that I would be back one day. That day arrived in March 1993 and I have enjoyed every day in paradise.

Choose a movie title for the story of your life. Bandit.

What’s your favourite time of the day and why? Morning, because it is quiet and peaceful and I have got another day to live.

If you could only ever eat three foods what would they be? Pasta, fruit and meat.

What are three things still left on your bucket list? I still have not found the bucket yet but I am looking forward to spending more time with my grandkids before they get too old.

What are you passionate about? I am passionate about my family and helping veterans.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to others about life? Don’t get married.

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Annual General Meeting Last Saturday in February each year February 24 10:30am (held in ‘Hervey House’ at the RSL Club) General Meetings May 12 10:30am August 11 10:30am November 3 10.30am (held in ‘Hervey House’ at the RSL Club) Committee Meetings Usually held the fourth Thursday of the month (no meeting December).

There will be a variation in April when the Committee meeting is held before ANZAC Day.

Check the website for updates and variations. Commemorations observed in Hervey Bay:

April 25 ANZAC Day

July 8 Rimau Commemoration

July 27 Korea Memorial Day

August 15 VP Day

August 18 Vietnam Veterans’ Day

September 14 Peacekeepers Day

November 11 Remembrance Day

DATES TO REMEMBER 2018

Don’t forget to visit our webpage for

all the latest Sub-Branch news.

www.herveybayrslsubbranch.com.au

Ensure the RSL Club has your correct mobile phone details to receive event notifications and reminders

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Who are we? The Hervey Bay Sub-Branch of the RSL offers a FREE Pensions and Advocacy service that is staffed and operated by qualified Compensation Advocates and Welfare Advocates .

Our staff provides professional advice and assistance on obtaining eligible benefits under the:

Veterans’ Entitlement Act (VEA);

Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRCA) and

Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) In addition, the RSL State Branch Pensions, Advocacy and Welfare Service have advocates throughout Queensland who are:

Highly experienced in lodging claims under the

Veterans Entitlements Act (VEA), Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRCA) and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA);

Caring and qualified to practise in their areas of expertise;

Able to draw on a wealth of operational and broad-based peacetime experience; and

Having served overseas and in the ADF for many years. Services We Offer The Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch’s Pensions and Welfare Service covers disability pensions, compensation payments, associated allowances, income support payments and treatment available to entitled veterans and former serving members of the Defence Forces and their dependents. Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch Pension Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Due to the overwhelming demand for our Pension Advocates, we advise that appointment times and interview times may be delayed.

We apologise for any inconvenience however the wellbeing of our few volunteers is paramount and your cases deserve time and due diligence by our dedicated team.

By Kevin Collins Secretary

May 2018

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Our team of 11 Welfare Visitation Officers are trained and authorized to assist the ex-service community (Army, Air Force, Navy and Police). This is a free service.

How can they help?

Welfare Visitation Officers are trained to assist with a range of services:

Health Care Community Services available Concessions Respite Care Home/hospital/nursing home visits Arrange access to financial advice Assist with bereavement Assist with DVA services Liaise with Compensation Advocates to prepare claims.

How to contact the Welfare Team:

Office (07) 4197 7477 ext 458 After Hours (07) 4197 7444 (RSL Club for call forwarding)

We are looking for more volunteers for our Welfare and Pension

teams and you do not have to be ex-service to help out.

It would be an advantage if you have been involved in nursing,

Community Services or Lifeline and could give a couple of hours per

week, but the necessary Advocacy Training and Development

Program (“ATDP”) training will be provided.

T h e W e l f a r e T e a m a r e n o w l o c a t e d a t

L e g a c y H o u s e — 1 B r y a n t S t r e e t , P i a l b a (on the corner of Hillyard Street, across from the Catholic Church)

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The Naval Association of Australia, Fraser Coast Sub-

Section, held a commemoration for The Battle of The

Coral Sea at Freedom Park on Friday 4 May 2018.

The Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch President, Brian

Tidyman, and Committee Members, Kevin Collins, Buster

Crabb, Tracy Gillespie and Simon Morley attended.

The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought from 4 to 8 May

1942, was a major naval battle between the Imperial

Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval and air forces from

the United States and Australia, taking place in the

Pacific Theatre of World War II

Membership is open to all members of

any waterborne service, military or

civilian, retired or serving; we do also

have social membership available.

We meet to promote social contact and

support amongst members and their

families, with monthly meetings and

frequent bus trips to places of interest.

Our club support Legacy and, from time

to time, other worthwhile causes.

Our motto is:

‘Unity within the Community’

Contact :

Roger Widdowson – 0417 074 274

Bill Vance - 0487 303 396

Ngaio Robbins – 0409 774 561

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The Hervey Bay Community Link Program has picked up in

the first half of this year.

We have had enquiries from the other Sub-Branches in Central

and Western Queensland and people on the Fraser Coast are

still joining the Program.

This year’s

ANZAC Centenary 2014 –2018 Youth Competition has been sent out to the senior schools.

The theme this year is:

Army Nurses 1914—1918

(We Honour Them)

The Sub-Branch is hoping for a good turnout for this competition. John Beattie, Deputy President

Community Link Co-Ordinator

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Legacy has existed for 95 years, caring for the families of deceased

veterans. We, at Hervey Bay Legacy Group, need to increase our

volunteer body to serve our 360 beneficiaries, who are the widows

and children of deceased veterans. Would you, or someone you

know, consider joining us as a legatee? Interested? Need more

information? Contact Barry on 0481 276 402

Have you seen the ex-HMAS Tobruk items on display in the foyer?

The Queensland Government in conjunction with the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg Regional Councils kindly donated a telephone off the flight deck, damage control telephone switchboard, engine thermometer and a Minimi Rifle Rack.

Thank you to Simon Morley, our Memorabilia Officer, for sourcing these items on behalf of the Sub-Branch

Thank you to Maryborough Special School for their kind donation of framed prints to the Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch. The prints were part of an exhibition “Stand Proud—Lost Heroes” held at the Art Gallery in Hervey Bay earlier this year in conjunct ion with the Queensland Government ANZAC Centenary Grants Committee. Deputy President, John Beattie and Memorabilia Officer, Simon Morley attended a special Assembly at the School on invitation from Arts Program Director, Rose Wright, on 21st May, 2018 to be presented with the framed prints. They are now on display in the foyer of the Club and at our welfare offices in Legacy House.

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RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY NEWS June 2018

INVICTUS GAMES LAUNDRY BAGS PROJECT: Ten laundry bags were made by our members Cosetta Stumer and Dorothy Kelso and they were delivered to the Central Council of Women’s Auxiliaries NSW, together with those received from other Queensland auxiliaries. They will be part of the 500 or more laundry bags that will be distributed to the athletes competing at the Invictus Games in Sydney in October. The project was also very well supported by auxiliaries in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. COMMEMORATIVE CROSSES FOR ANZAC DAY: For the third successive year we provided small white crosses for personal commemorations. They were again well received by members of the community and 304 crosses were placed in the ground below the flagpole in Freedom Park prior to the two ANZAC Day services. The little crosses with red poppies attached were moving and impressive. MAY BUS TRIP: On 22 May several Auxiliary members went to Bundaberg to join the Bundaberg Auxiliary for lunch at a local restaurant. It was an opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow auxiliary members over a nice lunch and we hope to have a return visit from the Bundaberg Auxiliary fairly soon. A bus trip is being planned for 18 July. Visitors are welcome on our bus trips but seats are limited so please contact Esmé Fay on 4194 0666 if you are interested in coming. LEGACY MORNING TEA: We were pleased to join with Hervey Bay Legacy Group at a morning tea at Baycrest Retirement Village this month. Four of our members went along with members of Legacy, and the Auxiliary sponsored the lovely morning tea of sandwiches and Devonshire scones. We were able to chat with the service widows in residence there and it was a very pleasant morning for us all. TOMBOLA: Tuesday 26 June is the date for our popular annual Tombola which will be held in Hervey House, starting at 10:00 am with entry from 9:30 am. There will be a lot of good prizes, including some special draws, as well as 6 raffle prizes and 2 lucky doors and a complimentary morning tea. It will be a fun morning with the chance to win a nice prize or two, and all the proceeds will be donated to local community organisations. Everyone is welcome to come and to bring a friend or two. In August the Auxiliary will celebrate its 89th anniversary. 30 Year Long Service Awards were presented recently to 3 members – Ula Scott, Wanda Taplin and Betty Shaw – in recognition of their long and much appreciated commitment to the Auxiliary. Our monthly meetings are held at the RSL Club from February-December at 10:30 am on the second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome at our meetings and to join us for lunch in the club afterwards. We have recently welcomed two new members who came to us from the Redlands Auxiliary. Please contact Barbara Campbell 4128 9110 or Joan Hawkes 4125 4049 if you would like further details.

Regards Barbara Campbell, President

FROM THE AUXILIARY’S ARCHIVES GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 1956

“Revision of Catering Charges: Moved by Mrs McIntosh Seconded Mrs Nielsen that our catering charges should in future be – knife and fork with poultry 12/6 (twelve shillings and sixpence), other meats 10/6; sand-wiches, etc. 8/6.”

(It is interesting to note that in 1956 poultry was

more expensive than other meats!)

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Thank you to all involved

181ACU Hervey Bay,

1SQ RAAF Base Amberley

Abberfield Security

Ian Allsop

Robert Allsop

LCDR Grant Anson – Reviewing

Officer

Australian Air League

Bayside Christian College

Blooms & Petals Florist

Padre Victor Burgess

Carinity Education – Glendyne

Classic & Vintage Enthusiast Car

Club Inc

Corrective Services Dog Squad

D Company 9RQR

Deluxe Party Hire

Dept of Defence

Cassidy Dobson

Emergency Service Cadets

Ray Eustace

Fraser Coast Anglican College

Fraser Coast Anglican College Drum

Corp & School Band

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Kate Gay

David Grainger—MC

Brad Gray

Geoff Harper – Bugler

Cindy Hart

Hervey Bay & District Veteran’s

Association

Hervey Bay Ex-Servicewomen’s Social

Club

Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No. 521

Hervey Bay Girl Guides

Hervey Bay Legacy Group

Hervey Bay RSL Pipe Band

Hervey Bay RSL & Services

Memorial Club

Hervey Bay RSL Social Bowls

Club Inc

Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch

Committee

Hervey Bay RSL Women’s

Auxiliary

Hervey Bay State High School

Hervey Bay State High School

Band

Hervey Bay Surf Lifesavers

Hervey Bay Traffic Control

Adrian Hodge

Kawungan State School

Kawungan State School Choir

Korea Veterans

Sarah Laidler

National Servicemen

Naval Association of Australia

Fraser Coast Sub-Section

Peter McDermott

Chris Noske – Flag Marshall

(NZ)

Old Salts

Pialba Mortar Platoon 47th

Battalion

Pialba State School

Keith Pitt - Federal Member for

Hinkler

Queensland Ambulance Service

Queensland Fire & Emergency

Services

Queensland Police Service

Queensland Rural Fire Service

Red Cross

Salvation Army

Sandy Strait State School

Scout Association of Australia

Acting Mayor George Seymour

Ted Sorensen - State Member of

Parliament

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary

School

State Emergency Service

St James Lutheran College

Craig Standen

Torquay Kids Early Learning

Centre

Torquay State School

TS KRAIT cadets

Ultramusic Hervey Bay

Urangan Point School

Urangan State High School

Urangan State High School Band

Vietnam Veterans Association of

Australia Hervey Bay City Sub-

Branch

WIN Network

Woolworths Bay Plaza

Yarrilee State School

Xavier Catholic College

Xavier Catholic College Choir

Steve Zahra

Z Special Unit

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This year the Hervey Bay RSL SubThis year the Hervey Bay RSL SubThis year the Hervey Bay RSL Sub---Branch held Dawn Service and Main Service Branch held Dawn Service and Main Service Branch held Dawn Service and Main Service commemorations at Freedom Park.commemorations at Freedom Park.commemorations at Freedom Park. The crowd were moved by speeches from the Reviewing Officer LCDR Grant Anson, and The crowd were moved by speeches from the Reviewing Officer LCDR Grant Anson, and The crowd were moved by speeches from the Reviewing Officer LCDR Grant Anson, and last year’s winners of the ANZAC Centenary 2014last year’s winners of the ANZAC Centenary 2014last year’s winners of the ANZAC Centenary 2014---2018 Youth Competition, Sarah 2018 Youth Competition, Sarah 2018 Youth Competition, Sarah Laidler of Hervey Bay Sate High School and Cassidy Dobson of St James Lutheran Laidler of Hervey Bay Sate High School and Cassidy Dobson of St James Lutheran Laidler of Hervey Bay Sate High School and Cassidy Dobson of St James Lutheran College.College.College. A Gunfire Breakfast and lunch for members and invited guests was held at the RSL Club.A Gunfire Breakfast and lunch for members and invited guests was held at the RSL Club.A Gunfire Breakfast and lunch for members and invited guests was held at the RSL Club. This year’s main march was the biggest yet with RSL SubThis year’s main march was the biggest yet with RSL SubThis year’s main march was the biggest yet with RSL Sub---Branch Treasurer Tracy Branch Treasurer Tracy Branch Treasurer Tracy Gillespie (Ex RAN) acting as RSM leading By The Left movement and ExGillespie (Ex RAN) acting as RSM leading By The Left movement and ExGillespie (Ex RAN) acting as RSM leading By The Left movement and Ex---Servicewomen Servicewomen Servicewomen to the Light Horse War Memorial in Freedom Park.to the Light Horse War Memorial in Freedom Park.to the Light Horse War Memorial in Freedom Park.

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When you join the RSL, you haven’t joined a club. You’ve become part of an organisation that has been there to support those who have served our country and their dependants for 100 years.

At RSL Queensland, our vision is simple:

We support you, the military family We support you, the military family We support you, the military family

According to our Constitution, the objects for which the RSL (Queensland Branch) is established are to:

1. Provide for the sick, helpless, wounded, aged, vulnerable, destitute and needy among those who are serving or who have served in the Australian Defence Forces and their dependants.

2. Perpetuate the close and kindly ties of friendship created by a mutual service in the Australian Defence Force or in the forces of nations traditionally allied with Australia and the recollections associated with that experience

3. Maintain a proper standard of dignity and honour among all past and present members of the Defence Forces of the nation and to set an example of public spirit and noble hearted endeavour

4. Preserve the memory and the records of those who suffered and died for Australia, erect monuments to their valour, provide them with suitable burial places, and establish and preserve, in their honour, the annual commemoration days known as ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days

5. Encourage loyalty to Australia and secure patriotic service in the interests of Australia

6. Protect the good name and preserve the interests and standing of members of the Australian Defence Force

7. Encourage Members, as citizens, to serve Australia with that spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty with which they served as members of the Australian Defence Forces

8. Provide welfare to the sick, helpless, wounded, vulnerable, aged, destitute and needy.

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Battle of Coral and BalmoralBattle of Coral and BalmoralBattle of Coral and Balmoral

The Vietnam Veteran’s Association Hervey Bay City Sub-Branch held a

commemoration of the Battle of Coral and Balmoral on Friday 25th May at the

Cenotaph in Freedom Park, Pialba. A function was held at the RSL Club afterwards.

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The Naval Association of Australia Fraser Coast Sub Section

“Each for All-All for Each”

Postal Address: Fraser Coast Sub-section of N.A.A.

c/-Hervey Bay RSL & Services Memorial Club Inc.

PO Box 3042, Pialba QLD 4655

The Fraser Coast Sub-Section continue to meet at the Hervey

RSL Boardroom on the 2nd Sunday of the month (Except

January).

Application for membership is invited—please contact:

Peter McDermott on 0409 260 255

or email [email protected], or

Rod Beckinsale on 0409 625 570

or email [email protected]

The Naval Association of Australia is committed to four important principals;

Care (i.e. the welfare of our members), Commemoration, Camaraderie, and we assist our

local naval Cadet units.

Care: We endeavour to visit any of our members/family who might be in hospital, or disadvantaged locally,

and use our network to provide support to those who might be in hospital further afield. We pay home visits

to members who are alone, and unable to easily get out and about.

Commemoration: We have seen Anzac Day 2018 come and go. The Sub-section was pleased to have

another strong showing at the main parade and marched proudly behind its’ banner. Leading our group was

R.A.N. serving member ABMT Chris Price, who is our youngest member. Chris is the son of our inaugural

president Marty Price.

A service was conducted to commemorate the Battle of the Coral Sea on Friday 4th May at the Freedom

Park cenotaph.

Also, the Sub-section was represented at the VVAA sponsored commemoration, which was held on the 25th

May, to mark the Coral and Balmoral battles fought during the Vietnam War.

Coming up we are looking forward to the RIMAU commemoration, to be held at Dayman Point on Sunday

8th July. This will be followed by Korea Memorial Day which will be held on Friday 27th July at Freedom

Park.

Camaraderie: Our second social BBQ for this year, including a meet and greet for new members, was held

at Dayman Point on Sunday 27h May. A total of 37 members attended. The big event was our inaugural

bocce championship. The weather was occasionally showery, but mostly fine, which resulted in a good time

had by all!

Cadets: Several of our members attended TS Maryborough’s Navy League of Australia award on

Saturday, 19th May.

Contribution by Peter McDermott.

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On 12 April 2018 the

President of the Hervey

Bay RSL & Services

Memorial Club and the

President of the Hervey

Bay RSL Sub-Branch

presented Jakob Gillespie

with a commemorative

shirt and 2 wreaths for

laying at the Memorial at

the end of the Kokoda

Trail.

The Club’s President along

with the Sub-Branch

President jointly sponsored

Jakob for this challenging and life-

changing adventure.

The track was the location of the 1942

World War II battle between Japanese and

Allied – primarily Australian – forces in what

was then the Australian territory of Papua.

Unfortunately Jakob did not complete the

trek due to his father, Scott, suffering a knee

injury on day 5.

Not to be thwarted by this set back, Jakob

laid a wreath at the Bomana war memorial.

For ANZAC Day.

Whilst Jakob was unable to continue the

trek, the time spent not only on the trek, but

in preparation for

the trek, was an

i n v a l u a b l e

experience that

has made a

massive impact on

Jakob and given a

newfound respect

for those who were

in the area during

the Second World

War.

(L-R) Ray Eustace, President of the Hervey Bay RSL & Services

Memorial Club, Jakob Gillespie, Scott Gillespie, Brian Tidyman

(President of the Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch

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B U D G E T P U T S V E T E R A N S A N D T H E I R FA M I L I E S F I R S T Veterans and their families will continue to come first with $100 million in additional funding provided in the 2018-19 Budget

announced on Tuesday. This funding is in addition to ongoing funds allocated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). In 2018-

19, this ongoing funding will total $11.2 billion.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the additional $100 million investment will help fund the continuing reform process

underway at DVA. This transformation will ensure veterans and their families receive the services and support they need.

“The Government is working hard to make sure veterans and their families can access the services they rely on more easily and

faster,” Mr Chester said.“DVA’s transformation is about not only upgrading out-dated computer systems but also looking at improving

our service delivery to ensure the best possible outcome for veterans and their families.“We’re also making sure that veterans can

access DVA’s services through digital platforms and investigating new ways to reach out to veterans.”

Included in the new funding is $4.0 million for the ongoing implementation of the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program and

$4.3 million for additional services to help veterans enter the broader workforce. “Transitioning to civilian life and finding meaningful

employment post-service can be a challenge for some Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel,” Mr Chester said.

“We know the best type of support for our ex-service men and women is the economic independence that comes with a job.“The key

to getting our veterans into the workforce once they leave the ADF is making sure businesses are aware of the unique skills and

experiences these individuals have.” “That’s why the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program is such an important initiative.”

Mr Chester said the new Budget funding would help those struggling to find a job by providing additional support with resume and

interview preparation, translating ADF skills into civilian competencies, mentoring and coaching services.

The Government is also investing $10.8 million to remove the reduction in the amount of incapacity payments when eligible veterans

are undertaking approved full-time study as part of their rehabilitation plan.“We want to encourage and support those studying with a

view to getting them back into the workforce,” Mr Chester said.

The Budget also contains a major reform package designed to improve dental and allied health services for veterans. The package

will be implemented in four stages that will include adjustments to fee schedules, a new treatment cycle initiative, trials of funding

models and upgrades to meet future needs.

“These reforms are about making sure that the 140,000 DVA cardholders who access dental and allied health services benefit from

improved communication between their GPs and service providers,” Mr Chester said. “We are also looking to expand the range of

services we can deliver through new technology like telehealth via telephone or video and online video counselling.”

The 2018-19 Budget also:

Expands eligibility for non-liability mental health treatment to Reservists with domestic or international disaster relief or border

protection service or those involved in a serious service-related training accident;

Extends eligibility for the Long Tan Bursary to the grandchildren of Vietnam veterans; and

Reverses two 2015-16 Budget measures related to certain calculations under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act

1988 at a cost of $5.3 million over the forward estimates.

More information about all of DVA’s 2018-19 Budget measures is available at www.dva.gov.au

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Disaster contact information

Important phone numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance Emergency 000

(112 from mobiles)

Life-threatening emergencies

only

Entire Fraser Coast region

State Emergency Service (SES) Emergency 132 500 Entire Fraser Coast region

Disaster Coordination Centre (when activated) 1300 79 49 29 Entire Fraser Coast region

Emergency services

Police

Police Link 131444

Hervey Bay 4128 5333 142 Torquay Road, Scarness

Maryborough Blog site 4123 8111 176 Lennox Street

MyPolice.qld.gov.au/Maryborough

Howard 4129 4555 98 William Street

Water Police 4128 5333

Fraser Island 131444 Eurong

Tiaro 4129 2555 Mayne Street

Fire

Hervey Bay 4125 2133 227 Torquay Terrace

Maryborough

4150 7990 17 Lennox Street

Rural Fire Service (area office) 4190 4839 98 Lennox Street

Check the Disaster Management

page on the Fraser Coast Regional

Council website and download

your copy of the Fraser Coast

Emergency Guide.

This is a great reference and

contains lots of important and

useful information.

www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/disaster-management

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Emergency services (cont’d)

State Emergency Service (SES)

Burrum Heads 132 500 223 Burrum Heads Road

Hervey Bay 132 500 103 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba

Howard 132 500 Lot 1 Steely Street

Maryborough 132 500 Reed Avenue

Sandy Strait 132 500 55 Eckert Road, Boonooroo

Tiaro 132 500 6 Copenhagen Street

Woocoo 132 500 5 Boundary Road, Oakhurst

Glenwood (depot) 132 500 Pepper Road

Hospitals

Hervey Bay (public) 4325 6666 Cnr Urraween and Nissen Sts, Pialba

Maryborough Base (public) 4122 8222 185 Walker Street

St Stephens (private) 4120 1200 1 Medical Place, Urraween

Electricity (Ergon Energy)

Customer service 131 046 Entire Fraser Coast region

Faults (24 hours) 132 296 Entire Fraser Coast region

Life-threatening emergency 131 670 Entire Fraser Coast region

Ambulance

Enquiries, authorised non-urgent

transport

131 233 Entire Fraser Coast region

Hervey Bay 4199 7404 118 Torquay Road, Scarness

RSPCA 1300 363 736 to report a lost or found animal

Help for injured or trapped native animals 1300 ANIMAL / 1300 264 625

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T R A N Q U I L T H E Y L I E , T H E I R K N I G H T L Y V I R T U E P R O V E D . T H E I R M E M O R Y H A L L O W E D I N T H E L A N D T H E Y L O V E D .

L E S T W E F O R G E T

VALE 1 MA RC H 2018—31 MAY 2018

LEIS, Keith Harold 2789916 RAEME 03.03.2018

REED, George Henry 19018472 1st BTN Gloucestershire Regt 11.03.2018

SEWELL, Alfred James 14846827 British Army 21.03.2018

CUNNINGHAM, Patrick Joseph PSK939859 Royal Navy 06.04.2018

BOOTH, John Francis 23462696 British Army 23.04.2018

WHITE, Douglas Aiden 2/723492 RAASC 24.04.2018

GRIFFITH, Jack Allen 27245 RAN 05.05.2018

DUTTON, Mary Diana 2048020 RAAF 17.05.2018

KEAST, Neil James A312830 RAAF 19.05.2018

LISTON, John Alexander 61440 Army 23.05.2018

CARNEGIE, William Leslie 23285732 RAC 28.05.2018

HUNTER, Judith Ann W18987 RAAF 31.05.2018

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Ex-Service Organization Meeting details

Hervey Bay & District Veterans’ Association PO Box 3042 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

Second Thursday of the month 11 am Hervey Bay RSL Club

Hervey Bay Ex-Servicewomen’s Social Club, Hervey Bay Branch P.O. Box 3339 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

Second Monday of the month 10.30 am Hervey Bay RSL Club

Hervey Bay Legacy Group PO Box 3302 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

Contact Legacy House on 4194 5111 The office is open Tue-Fri 9:00am to 1:00pm. There is an answering service for after-hours.

Hervey Bay Old Salts PO Box 3042 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

First Sunday of the month Alternating between the Hervey Bay RSL Club and a private residence

Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch Inc PO Box 3042 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

Committee: General Meeting: Fourth Thursday of the month Feb, May, Aug, Nov 10.15 am 10.30 am Hervey Bay RSL Club Hervey Bay RSL Club

Hervey Bay RSL Women’s Auxiliary PO Box 3042 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

Second Tuesday of the month 10 am Hervey Bay RSL Club

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia Hervey Bay Branch PO Box 3042 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Fourth Wednesday of the month 10.30 am Hervey Bay RSL Club

Naval Association of Australia Fraser Coast Sub-Section PO Box 3042 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Second Sunday of the month (excluding January) 11.00 a.m. Hervey Bay RSL Club

RAAF Association Hervey Bay PO Box 1076 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

Second Wednesday of the month 10.30 am Hervey Bay RSL Club

TPDSA (Fraser Coast) Inc PO Box 3241 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

First Wednesday of the month Alternating between Hervey Bay RSL Club and Maryborough RSL Club

Legacy Laurel Club PO Box 5482 TORQUAY Q 4655

Third Monday of the month 2 pm Hervey Bay RSL Club

Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia Hervey Bay City Sub-Branch PO Box 3243 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

First Monday of the month 10 am Veterans’ Social Centre, Main St, Pialba

War Widows’ Guild PO Box 1238 HERVEY BAY Q 4655

First Monday of the month 10 am Hervey Bay RSL Club

For further information contact the Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch on 4197 7477

Hervey Bay Ex-Service Organizations

65 Torquay Road, Pialba Q 4655

PO Box 3358, Pialba Q 4655

P (07) 4197 5600| f (07) 4197 5616

The

Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch Inc.

see Chris Thompson

at Law Essentials for all their

legal requirements.