Two Premier Organisations work Together

Legacy and the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) work together for the benefit of serving  and deceased Australian Defence Force (ADF) Personnel and their families.

We recently renewed our Memorandum of Understanding on how we would best do that.

Legacy Australia is a brand dedicated to giving back to the families of veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Since 1923, Legacy has been fulfilling their promise to support and assist the partners and children of veterans who have lost their lives or suffered injuries in the line of duty. With a focus on providing stability, guidance, and financial assistance, Legacy ensures that no dependent of a veteran suffers social or financial disadvantage.

Their work has a significant impact, supporting over 40,000 partners and children of veterans and helping to address the effects of post-traumatic stress and other psychological injuries. Legacy's commitment is evidenced by the millions of dollars spent on support services and the tireless efforts of over 3,400 dedicated Legatees. Through their long and rich history, Legacy has expanded to operate in local communities across Australia and even in London.

By donating, fundraising, volunteering, or becoming a Legatee, you can contribute to Legacy's mission of empowering the families of veterans to fully realize their potential. 

As a part of his role as a Legacy Legatee for the Barossa Valley Region your author Robin will be delivering dozens of Christmas Puddings to widows within the Kapunda, Nuriootpa and Tanunda townships within the next few weeks. Other Legatees will also be delivering these popular puddings.

The packages contain four tasty puddings and feedback suggests our beneficiaries look forward to this annual gift from Legacy.

During the year, numerous social coffee days and dinners are organised for our members either near their townships or at Adelaide.

If you are the widow or widower of an ADF member, you are entitled to apply for membership where you can receive advocacy, financial, legal and other support free of charge.

While Legacy Australia focuses on the families of veterans and serving ADF personnel, the RSL focuses on veterans and our communities with some, but limited assistance to families.

Our two roles are complemented by organisations such as the Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans SA, and an increasing number of non-government authority (NGA) organisations.

You can read about the RSL in general and our sub-branch using the tabs on this site and the links therein. Our Relevant Links tab lists many of the NGA organisations, many of which are funded by government departments.

Conclusion

I hope this has been informative for you and that you develop an interest in either joining or supporting either of these organisations. Any questions about either may be directed to our sub-branch by mail or email.

Have you bought your ANZAC Day Memorabilia?

---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be a member. ---- ANZAC Day is fast approaching - only 9 weeks away.

Our partner, the Militaryshop has a cornucopia of militaria waiting for you to purchase. There are many, new exciting, popular products like the Poppy Impressions range:

Many of these products eg, sturdy shopping bags, mugs, and umbrella are big sellers at our kiosk outside Foodland Tanunda.

Pens sell well - everyone needs a collection of pens. (I have enough to open a stationery shop having had a pen fetish for decades!).

Then there are dozens of different badges covering every one of our wars commencing with World War II.

Afghan Service is well catered for also with Operation Slipper.

Operation Slipper is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the war in Afghanistan. In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan. C-130 Hercules aircraft provided logistic support to the SAS, while F/A-18 Hornets contributed to air defence at the American Indian Ocean base of Diego Garcia. From March to September 2002, two RAAF Boeing 707 refuelling aircraft of 84 Wing were based at Manas air base in Kyrgyzstan in central Asia.

The initial ADF commitment in Afghanistan concluded in December 2002 when the Special Air Service Task Group was withdrawn.

An Australian Special Forces Task Group was re-deployed to Afghanistan in August or September 2005.

The Australian Special Forces Task Group was withdrawn from Afghanistan in September 2006.

A Reconstruction Taskforce began arriving in Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan in early September 2006. (Source: Virtual Museum)

If you decide to visit the Military Shop using our link here, our sub-branch will receive a small commission.

APOD Provides Discounts to Veterans

---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----Have you heard of APOD, Australian Partners of Defence?

APOD is a membership community created by veteran families, for veteran families. Membership is open to Australian Defence Force personnel, reservists, veterans, allied military personnel and their immediate family members. 

Many of the partners are veteran-run businesses.

APOD's purpose is to provide a platform for businesses of all sizes to give back to defence and veteran families through special offers and discounts that acknowledge their unique service and sacrifice. Their goal is to reach every defence family, especially veterans and their families who are no longer in defence or able to access the benefits available when in uniform.

Membership is free for anyone who holds a current DVA Veterans Card and you can join by clicking here.

Membership includes:

1. A personalized digital APOD membership card
2. Unlimited access to all the member benefits they negotiate on your behalf (over 20,000 offers)
3. Free membership for members' spouses

You don't have to join, but why not visit APOD's site here and see what it's all about?

New 'Veterans' Catalogue' of Services

---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Meals on the first Friday of month but activities have been suspended until further notice due to construction works ---- 

The RSL in conjunction with Servulink has created a Veterans' Catalogue to help veterans and their families locate services available from one handy location.

With the increasing number of organisations providing a wide range of services for veterans, it's very timely that this app has been produced as it will reduce the time spent searching for the help you want.

You can read all about the Veterans' Catalogue and download the application by clicking here or from the link in the right-hand column. 

27 May - Don't Miss Happy Hour

 

Don't miss Happy Hour on 27th May!

This Happy Hour will be special because we're being visited by a ukulele group of which Paul (Ferdie) Fernandez is a member. 

They'll play a tune or two, sing a song and entertain us.

But that's not all. Your club will also be presenting donations to several local organisations who help us run ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day commemorative services.

It's not one of our mystery meal nights, but snacks will be available.

Mark your diary to turn up at 5 pm on Friday, 27th May. We'll look forward to seeing you.