VSC - Sub-Branch

The ron workman OAM VETERANS’ SUPPORT CENTRE

About vsc

The Ron Workman OAM Veteran Support Centre was established in 1998 with the sole aim of supporting the veteran community. Initially run by volunteers it has developed overtime and now employs a number of qualified staff who specialise in offering veteran services including advocacy, welfare, social program, wellbeing, employment and education.

Advocacy

The Veterans’ Support Centre have 5 Qualified Advocates who provide professional advice and assistance to veterans, serving members, ex-members of the Defence Forces and their dependents, seeking to obtain entitlements and compensation. We can submit claims under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) (VEA), the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA) and the Defence Related Claims Act (DRCA).

The service covers disability pensions, compensation payments, associated allowances, income support payments and medical treatment which may be available to entitled veterans, members and ex-members of the Defence Forces and their dependants.

This is a free service and can be arranged by ringing the Veteran Support Centre on 07 5559 5022.

The Advocates can get very busy so we like to prioritise Currumbin RSL Sub Branch Members. If you are not a member please join here and enjoy the benefits of being a part of our proactive Sub Branch.

Advocacy

This is a free service and can be arranged by ringing the Veteran Support Centre on 07 5559 5022.

The Advocates can get very busy so we like to prioritise Currumbin RSL Sub Branch Members. If you are not a member please join here and enjoy the benefits of being a part of our proactive Sub Branch.

Poppy Services

The Ron Workman OAM, Veteran Support Centre (VSC) provides Poppy Services to the Greater Gold Coast Area. The Poppy Services are available to all service personnel. They do not need to be a part of a Sub-Branch. These services usually last around 10-15 minutes. We here at the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch consider it an honour and a privilege to help recognise their service to their country.

If you would like to know more information in regards to this service, please contact the VSC on 07 5559 5022 or Currumbin RSL on 07 5534 7999

Poppy Services

If you would like to know more information in regards to this service, please contact the VSC on 07 5559 5022 or Currumbin RSL on 07 5534 7999.

Wellbeing Services

The Ron Workman OAM Veteran Support Service provide welfare and wellbeing services for our veteran community. They do this through providing hospital and home visits and through telephone calls. Due to COVID 19 we are limited to phone calls at present. If you need assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us and if we can't help we can refer you to someone who can.

Wellbeing Services

Social Connection

A wide range of social opportunities are provided for our veteran community. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CurrumbinRSLVeterans) to keep up to date with our latest events. As a regular event we have coffee catch-up held at Currumbin RSL every Wednesday at 10am. Join our volunteers and veterans for a free coffee and chat. No need to register, just turn up as ask the friendly staff to show you where the coffee catch-up is sitting.

Social Connection

A wide range of social opportunities are provided for our veteran community. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CurrumbinRSLVeterans ) to keep up to date with our latest events. As a regular event we have coffee catch-up held at Currumbin RSL every Wednesday at 10am. Join our volunteers and veterans for a free coffee and chat. No need to register, just turn up as ask the friendly staff to show you where the coffee catch-up is sitting.

I just wanted to touch base with you and sincerely thank you for your advice and guidance in finally reaching this decision.

When I first visited your office I was receiving a Disability Pension at 40%. You were very strong in your belief that my medical conditions warranted a much higher rate.

Under your guidance we worked through the DVA processes, firstly gaining an increase to 80% which made the Gold Card an entitlement. You then recommended we work towards getting up to 100%.

Again this was achieved. However you never wavered in your belief that I would be entitled to the Extreme Disability Adjustment payment. I was not at all confident but willing to trust your judgement.

The decision today validates your hard work and persistence. Your knowledge of the Statement of Principles related to my medical conditions was the driving force behind reaching this decision.

Once again my sincere thanks.

PS As with my other successful claims achieved through your help and the Ron Workman Veteran Support Centre I would like to make a contribution to assist with the operation of this worthwhile and valuable veteran’s resource. Please advise me the bank account details and I will transfer a donation.

Kindest Regards