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The Australian federal government has announced a $5.445 million grant to develop a new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Elizabeth, South Australia.
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Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh and Member for Spence, Matt Burnell, made the announcement on 18 January for the hub, which will act as dedicated space supporting veterans and their families, to be established by not-for-profit community organisation Lives Lived Well in partnership with Legacy South Australia.
Lives Lived Well provides support for people impacted by alcohol, drugs or mental health issues.
Located close to RAAF Base Edinburgh, the expansion of the hub network into Adelaide’s northern suburbs will see more than 10,950 local veterans and their families access improved specialist services close to home.
“I’m proud to announce that Lives Lived Well, in partnership with Legacy South Australia, will lead the establishment of the Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Adelaide’s northern suburbs,” according to Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh.
“While each veteran community around the country is different, Lives Lived Well will be able to bring the experiences and insights gleaned at their Caboolture Veterans’ & Families’ Hub to Elizabeth.
“The consultation undertaken with the community in the development of the business case for this hub will inform the delivery of a hub that meets the needs of the northern Adelaide veteran community.”
The hub will also feature a range of tailored services seeking to accelerate access to health, advocacy, employment, financial, housing and transition support, as well as referral to other veteran service providers.
Member for Spence, Matt Burnell, said the announcement marks an important milestone in improving the lives of veterans and their families in the north, and across South Australia.
“This Veterans’ and Families’ Hub will provide a wide range of support services that were developed by veterans, for veterans, and their families,” he said.
“Years of in-depth consultation with the relevant communities has helped progress this project, and today marks an important day for the northern suburbs’ veteran community.”
The expansion of the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network in Northern Adelaide is part of the government’s $46.7 million commitment to deliver 10 new Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs across Australia.
News of the announcement was welcomed by veteran-owned registered training organisation Aimpoint RPL, which is located in Northern Adelaide and offers programs to assist veteran career transition through services such as RPL for Defence members, online learning courses, on-the-job training programs and other non-accredited bespoke courses.
“Aimpoint has a major role to play in the success of the hub concept. We have created this veteran-owned business with the aim of addressing one of the key factors to a successful transition, being for the veteran to find meaningful employment after service,” according to Aimpoints chief executive officer and veteran wife, Jenna Robinson.
“We do this through a training and mentoring lens as well fostering new networks. Aimpoint is ready and able to support Lives Lived Well and DVA deliver outcomes through this initiative.”
Aimpoint will work with Lives Lived Well and the government to ensure the hub becomes a place for all veterans and support organisations with the outcomes ensuring the creation of a brighter future for veterans in Northern Adelaide.
