[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1565783387749{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 65px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”205″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”introduction”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”WELCOME FROM THE” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” el_class=”wel_come”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”VIETNAM VETERANS FEDERATION ” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” alignment=”left” el_class=”vietnam_welcum”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_heading main_heading=” SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH INC” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” alignment=”left” el_class=”vietnam_welcum”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”25″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^97|url^https://www.vvfsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bg1.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^bg1|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_img_attach=”fixed” css=”.vc_custom_1569490860912{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}” el_id=”whatwedo”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”WHAT WE DO” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” el_class=”shadow”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”50″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1566879232530{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1566816235365{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 65px !important;}” el_id=”presidentreport”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=” To all those who have been ailing I wish you all a swift recovery. The verandas, both front and back, are now complete and the concreter begins work on Wednesday 7th April. The mains gas lines are nearing completion and should be completed next week. The update to the Car Park is expected to begin after Anzac Day. It is great to see things that have been planned for a long time finally nearing completion or about to start. The last BBQ in February was attended by the maximum number of attendees allowed under the COVID rules and a good time was had by all. I look forward to April’s BBQ when a maximum of 75 people can now attend. This is great news as we are not far short of being back to normal. The ESO Consortium met before Easter and discussed a number of issues, namely the Queensland RSL Lottery, Request to extend the period of eligibility for the National Emergency Medal, a proposal to include a memorial paver for Thailand veterans on the Anzac Walk, a briefing from SA Health on the Repat Well Being Centre, formulate a submission to Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal into recognition for members and families of the ADF who are inured, killed or wounded as a result of their Service, The cost of Death Notices for Veterans in the Advertiser and Identification and support of Veterans in Residential Care. This was a very busy meeting and copies of the letters produced thus far about these issues are available for all to see at the sign in desk John Derbyshire is well down the road with the planning for the memorial service for FSB‘s Coral and Balmoral. All invitations have been sent and replies are now being received. Initially the Governor was unable to attend but we have since been advised that he has rescheduled and will now be in attendance. I also attended a VAC meeting before Easter, very little of which I am able to discuss but Transition from the ADF and Veteran employment following discharge were a couple of the topics discussed. Bob Ellis, Robin Carbins and I met with Nicolle Flint and Andrew Hastie, the deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs and discussed a number of issues namely the slowness of processing Veterans claims by DVA, the ridiculous staffing levels in DVA. The Royal Commission into Veterans Suicide, BEST Funding, ATDP Training and homeless Vets. I believe we had a good hearing and hopefully some of our suggestions might take root in Canberra. The extra medals awarded to Captain Ian Yerbury have now been included with the ones we originally had and have been mounted and framed. Many thanks to Bob Ellis and his contacts for the mounting and framing of the medals by Paul Coppock of the VVAA. Stay well, stay safe, isolate and communicate and we will all get through this difficult time. ” width=”5/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”PRESIDENT’S REPORT” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_heading main_heading=”August 23″ heading_tag=”h5″ alignment=”left” el_class=”shadow” margin_design_tab_text=””][/ultimate_heading][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=” To all those who have been ailing I wish you all a swift recovery. The verandas, both front and back, are now complete and the concreter begins work on Wednesday 7th April. The mains gas lines are nearing completion and should be completed next week. The update to the Car Park is expected to begin after Anzac Day. It is great to see things that have been planned for a long time finally nearing completion or about to start. The last BBQ in February was attended by the maximum number of attendees allowed under the COVID rules and a good time was had by all. I look forward to April’s BBQ when a maximum of 75 people can now attend. This is great news as we are not far short of being back to normal. The ESO Consortium met before Easter and discussed a number of issues, namely the Queensland RSL Lottery, Request to extend the period of eligibility for the National Emergency Medal, a proposal to include a memorial paver for Thailand veterans on the Anzac Walk, a briefing from SA Health on the Repat Well Being Centre, formulate a submission to Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal into recognition for members and families of the ADF who are inured, killed or wounded as a result of their Service, The cost of Death Notices for Veterans in the Advertiser and Identification and support of Veterans in Residential Care. This was a very busy meeting and copies of the letters produced thus far about these issues are available for all to see at the sign in desk John Derbyshire is well down the road with the planning for the memorial service for FSB‘s Coral and Balmoral. All invitations have been sent and replies are now being received. Initially the Governor was unable to attend but we have since been advised that he has rescheduled and will now be in attendance. I also attended a VAC meeting before Easter, very little of which I am able to discuss but Transition from the ADF and Veteran employment following discharge were a couple of the topics discussed. Bob Ellis, Robin Carbins and I met with Nicolle Flint and Andrew Hastie, the deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs and discussed a number of issues namely the slowness of processing Veterans claims by DVA, the ridiculous staffing levels in DVA. The Royal Commission into Veterans Suicide, BEST Funding, ATDP Training and homeless Vets. I believe we had a good hearing and hopefully some of our suggestions might take root in Canberra. The extra medals awarded to Captain Ian Yerbury have now been included with the ones we originally had and have been mounted and framed. Many thanks to Bob Ellis and his contacts for the mounting and framing of the medals by Paul Coppock of the VVAA. Stay well, stay safe, isolate and communicate and we will all get through this difficult time. ” width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”903″ img_size=”400×450″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][vc_column_text]To anyone that is on the sick list I wish them all the best and hope to see them around the club again soon.
We received a call, out of the blue, from DVA grants hub asking us to apply for a grant. We are currently pursuing this offer and have worked very hard to complete the grant application and all of the requirements that go with it. The grant application has now been finalised and submitted. We now await approval from DVA.
I attended a “Meet the Commissioners” gathering at the TPG on 12th July where they explained what they were doing in the Royal Commission and the far-reaching consultations they have had in the USA, UK and New Zealand re Veterans Suicide. There was also a robust Q & A session following their update which was very informative.
I attended the Marion RSL Committee meeting on Sunday 16th July. Their AGM is at 10.00am on 27th August.
It was a quiet month in relation to meetings and memorial services which allowed me to spend more time with Bob Ellis preparing the grant application and chasing up quotes.
I have nominated the VVF to present at the next SA Veteran Community Connection Event at the TPG in November, 2023 to promote the VVF and C.A.R. to other ESO and younger veterans. Hopefully we will get some results from this approach.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has made it abundantly clear that more needs to be done to support the mental health and wellbeing of Defence personnel, veterans and families. DVA are working together with Defence to develop a new Joint Defence and Veteran Well Being Strategy. They are seeking feedback from stakeholders and the views of those with lived experience to help shape the direction, focus and priorities of the Strategy and supporting action plans. An online survey is open until midnight AEST on 28th August for people to comment. I urge anyone who is interested in this topic to complete this short ten minute survey which can be accessed at https://dva.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OtQqezOcSCLCqW
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#eeeded” css=”.vc_custom_1566879212761{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 65px !important;}” el_id=”whocanjoin”][vc_column width=”2/3″][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”WHO CAN JOIN” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^47|url^http://localhost/aneetta/vvfsa/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/veteran-1.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^veteran (1)|description^null” img_width=”32″ title=”Ordinary Membership:”]Any person who served with the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy or the Royal Australian Air Force in any conflict or peacekeeping force in which Australia was involved, either as a member or as an accredited civilian, or is a dependent or descendant of same.
Any person who was a member of or an accredited civilian with one of the allied forces.[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^47|url^http://localhost/aneetta/vvfsa/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/veteran-1.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^veteran (1)|description^null” img_width=”32″ title=”Associate Membership:”]Any person who is, in the opinion of the committee suitable to become a member.[/bsf-info-box][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1566293532929{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”844″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1566878706645{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 65px !important;}” el_id=”articlesofinterest”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”ARTICLES OF INTEREST” main_heading_color=”#108c6b” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_tta_tour active_section=”2″][vc_tta_section title=”Cancer” tab_id=”1566876010450-efd74520-53d9″][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Gold Card” tab_id=”1566876010555-daef4eec-0c98″][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][vc_column_text]Recently, there have been media reports regarding General Practitioners and Medical Specialists rejecting the Gold Card for treatment, or charging a Gap Fee.
If a doctor accepts the Gold Card they cannot then charge Gap Fee. If a doctor states up front before accepting the Gold Card that there is a Gap Fee payment, it is up to the veteran to make a decision to pay that fee, which will not be reimbursed.
There has been a lot of confusion lately over the 12 visits to specialty trearment. There is a 12 visit or 12 months whichever comes first before you have to have a report back to your Dr. whereby he/she can prescribe another 12 visits.
Please notify the DVA of those doctors who are not accepting Gold Cards. They will discuss the matter with the doctor in question and refer you to others that will treat you under the DVA system.
The DVA is currently discussing a new Schedule of Fees with the AMA.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Joint Care” tab_id=”1566876112706-2fa63f67-00ea”][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Taking care of your joints” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][vc_column_text]Getting older implies two things, you are less mobile and your joints ache. As well as medication and exercise, there are things you can do every day to help deal with the pain and stiffness and take good care of your joints.
How to reduce stress on your joints[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”16″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]Keep to your ideal weight (see advice on diet, below).[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]Pace your activities throughout the day – don’t tackle hard physical jobs all at once.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]Think about your movements – what makes things worse?[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]Avoid activities that put stress on your joints.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]Wear shoes with thick soft soles, which act as shock absorbers.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]Consider using equipment or modifying your home and workplace to help you avoid stressful movements.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list][vc_column_text]Dealing with pain
As well as medication, there are simple ways in which you can treat your painful joints.
Warmth applied to the affected area can relieve pain and stiffness. Some people buy special heat lamps or creams that produce localised heat, but a hot water bottle can be just as effective. Make sure it’s wrapped in something so it doesn’t burn you.
An ice pack can bring relief to hot and inflamed joints, but you should seek advice from a physiotherapist first. Never apply ice directly to the skin – it can burn.
Stress and muscle tension can make arthritis seem much worse. Many people find that taking a long bath, listening to soothing music or using a relaxation tape can help. A physiotherapist will be able to advise you on relaxation techniques.
Eat healthily
Your body needs a variety of nutrients to stay healthy, so make sure you get lots of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and beans, dairy foods and cereals such as bread, rice and pasta. This is what is meant by a balanced diet.
Generally, we tend to eat too much fatty and sugary food, such as cakes and chips, and not enough fruit and vegetables. Reducing the former and increasing the latter is often the key to losing weight as well as improving health.
Special diets
There are many theories about whether what you eat affects your arthritis. As yet there’s little scientific evidence to suggest that it does, but some doctors feel special diets are worth trying as long as they don’t mean missing out on vital nutrients.
If you’re considering going on a special diet for your arthritis, it’s important to discuss it with your doctor first.
Some people with arthritis find their condition improves when they give up certain foods. One theory is that this is because of a food allergy or food intolerance.
There are many tests for determining allergies or intolerances, but the only reliable way of identifying foods that could be making your arthritis worse is by systematically excluding them from your diet. This should be done with the knowledge of your doctor.
Helpful foods
There are theories that certain foods and dietary supplements may help arthritis. Some have been tested more than others. For example, there’s evidence that the essential fatty acids found in fish oil and plant seed oils, such as sunflower oil and evening primrose oil, may help some people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Other supplements you may hear about include green-lipped mussels, selenium and garlic. However, there’s little scientific evidence of these having positive effects.
You should discuss taking such supplements with your doctor.
Jim Mavromatis
State Rep Men’s Peer Health Education[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Pension officers Tips” tab_id=”1566876462510-e70990a0-80a1″][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”PENSION OFFICERS’ TIPS” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][vc_column_text]Did you know:[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”16″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]If a veteran has a Defence Service Home Loan, and dies before it is paid out, the loan is not automatically paid out. In some cases the loan may not even continue for the benefit of the partner.Please check with Defence Service Homes on Freecall 1800 722 000 to clarify your position.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]If on a DVA pension and travelling overseas it is necessary to notify the Department in plenty of time prior to departure. If you have a treatment card (white or gold) you also need to ascertain the treatments for which you will be covered, and how to access them.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]If a partner of a veteran who receives the Special Rate becomes widowed before they are 56, they will not be eligible for the Income Support Supplement. They may become eligible on their 56th birthday.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]All veterans still in the paid workforce are asked to contact a pension officer prior to accepting any inducement to finish work, regardless of how generous it may seem, or what your health status appears at the time.[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#108c6b”]For people on Service Pension or Special Rate (TPI). Next time you visit your Local Medical Officer (GP) ask for a prescription to get A 125ml tube of ‘Sunsense Ultra Lotion SPF 30Plus, It will be supplied by your chemist at the $3.60 per script rate and you can slip, slap, slop, and that’s not just in the bathroom!![/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Review into Military Superannuation” tab_id=”1566876633226-5c236609-aef9″][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][ult_createlink title=”DFRDB Ombudsman Enquiry” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ombudsman.gov.au%2FHow-we-can-help%2Faustralian-defence-force%2Fdfrdb||target:%20_blank|” text_style=”left”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Veterans Mates” tab_id=”1566877408557-2fe47ef0-4d69″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Veterans MATES ” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Helping Veterans Get the Best from Their Medicines” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]When was the last time you had a good talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the medicines you take? As we get older we tend to rely on more medicines to help us manage our illnesses and maintain our health. Often we take a range of medicines which, if not taken correctly, can result in additional health problems.
Veterans’ MATES is a new program from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs that helps veterans and their carers avoid these problems and use their medicines safely.
Most medicines are effective when used as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
You may also use medicines from supermarkets, health food stores or over the counter medicines along with those prescribed by your doctor. But medicines taken in the wrong way or at the wrong time can cause harm, even an emergency.
Up to one-third of hospital admissions of older people are due to problems with medicines. People mix them up, use them incorrectly or simply forget to take them.
Thankfully, these problems are preventable and Veterans’ MATES can help.
Veterans’ MATES sends information about different health conditions and medicines to veterans, doctors and pharmacists every few months. So far, materials have covered Home Medicine Reviews, heart conditions, diabetes and arthritis. DVA has joined with Australia’s leading Quality Use of Medicines organisations to deliver Veterans’ MATES to an estimated 16 000 medical practitioners, 5 500 pharmacies and their veteran patients.
You or your carer can begin to better manage your medicines by talking to your doctor and pharmacist about Veterans’ MATES. They can arrange a Home Medicines Review of all your medicines.
Ben, a 78-year-old Korean War veteran, learnt a lot about his medicines after having a Home Medicines Review, which was organised by his doctor. A pharmacist visited Ben in his home, arranged to dispose of out-of-date medicines and helped him organise his tablets. Afterwards, the pharmacist discussed Ben’s medicines with his doctor. Ben felt much more confident talking to his doctor and pharmacist about his medicines after the Home Medicines Review.
To get help with your medicines:[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”16″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#0f8c6b”]Talk to your doctor or pharmacist regularly about your medicines[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#0f8c6b”]Ask your doctor about a free Home Medicines Review by a pharmacist in your own home[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#0f8c6b”]Call Veterans’ MATES on 1300 556 906[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-check” icon_color=”#0f8c6b”]Get a copy of the Home Medicines Review brochure at www.dva.gov.au/health/veteransmates[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tour][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” 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at the clubrooms
Good fun, Good food, Good company
Socialising starts at 11.30am
Food is usually served around 12.30pm – Meal $10.00 ea
Bar Open
See Diary Dates
See Also Special Event
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Independent Study into
Suicide in the Ex-service community
Review of Mental Health Care in the
Australian Defence Force and Transition Through Discharge
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The Yerbury Centre,Unit 1
31 – 39 Norfolk Rd
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(08) 8296 2411
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After many months of planning, which commenced on ANZAC Day 2003, the Memorial Project was officially launched in April 2004 with a car raffle and public appeal. The aim was to construct a truly significant memorial to remember the contribution of all those who served in the Vietnam War and to particularly acknowledge the fifty-eight South Australians who made the supreme sacrifice.
The project was a joint venture between the Returned and Services League, Vietnamese Veterans’ Association, Vietnam Veterans’ Federation and Vietnam Veterans’ Association. For the first time these groups joined together as one to ensure that the service of all Vietnam Veterans will never be forgotten. Moreover it recognises the camaraderie enjoyed by veterans of Australia and South Vietnam during the war and which still exists today.
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