Veteran Support

Aged and Health Support

RSL Victoria provides information to ensure that the ex-service community understands all the options that may be available to them.

We can provide information and support regarding a range of issues, such as:

Aged care services – home care, respite and residential services
Health related issues e.g. dementia, diabetes, hearing loss
Health promotion, including provision of information sessions
Aids to stay living at home safely such as personal alarms, scooters, mobility aids
Housing support – such as retirement villages, independent living units, private rental
Friendly visiting to homes, hospitals or residential facilities
Contemporary veterans, including veteran well-being
Health advocacy where needed

This service is open to all current and former service personnel and their dependants, including allied forces.

RSL Victoria also provides assistance to aged care/health providers, such as:

Staff training and support for care practices in relation to veterans’ special needs;
Assessment tools for identifying members of the ex-service community and their individual experiences;
Enabling residents/clients to remain connected with ex-service organisations; and
Assisting providers apply for veteran specific aged care places and packages;

Other activities include:

Promoting and supporting RSL Victoria’s integrated model for Welfare and Aged Care Support delivery to older veterans, war widows and their dependants across the state
Assisting with recruitment, registration and training of RSL aged care/welfare volunteers
Providing information and support to RSL Sub Branches regarding home and hospital visiting, health, aged care and other welfare activities
Promoting and providing information about the many DVA services available to the ex-service community, such as Veterans’ MATES Program (Medication), At Ease (mental health literature), the Right Mix (alcohol), Men’s Health Peer Education, and support for Carers
Promoting and supporting RSL Day Clubs
Representing the interests of the ex-service community with regard to health and aged care issues

RSL Victoria supports the well-being and support of all Serving and Ex-Serving personnel from the Australian Defence force.

Roger Hyde
Wellbeing Officer
Ph (03) 9532 3929
E welfare@highettrsl.com.au

Please click HERE for information regarding grants that are available to ADF veterans through the Department of Premier & Cabinet.

ANZAC House
4 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000