Nov 22, 2023 | Latest News
Veterans across Gippsland are set to benefit from a $1.1 million Federal Government grant announced today by local MP, Darren Chester. Mr Chester has congratulated the Sale RSL on its successful application for funding to deliver much needed upgrades at the Gippsland...
Nov 9, 2023 | Latest News
Dear Editor, When Australians pause for a minute’s silence on Remembrance Day, it’s all about respect. Respect for the fallen. Respect for their families. Respect for the men and women who continue to serve today in wars, conflicts, peace-keeping and humanitarian...
Sep 15, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester this week announced Longford Primary School and Mallacoota and District Historical Society would receive grants under the Saluting Their Service (STS) program. The STS program is available to organisations for commemorative...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
I welcome the interim report by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and acknowledge many of the recommendations are entirely consistent with the bipartisan direction being taken by the previous Federal Government to improve outcomes for defence force...
Sep 9, 2021 | Latest News
Former Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer Dale Potter from Seaspray, is amongst the first people to receive a psychiatric trained assistance dog from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Mr Potter, who had a distinguished career in Victoria Police and the...
