RAAFVVA ACTIVITIES
Veterans Centres Supported by the RAAFVVA
| Western Suburbs Veterans and Services Centre | 12 McKenzie Street Melton Vic 3330 |
Phone: (03) 9746 9582 Fax: (03) 9746 9583 |
| Melbourne Veterans and Services Centre Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 0800-1500 |
2nd Floor “H” Block Victoria Barracks 256-310 St Kilda Road Melbourne Vic 3000 |
Phone: (03) 9282 4957 Fax: (03) 9282 7854 Email: metvets@hotkey.net.au |
Fund Raising
On and around Vietnam Veterans Day (August 18) each year, the VVAA conducts a fund raising exercise known as Badge Week. Badge Week is the major fund raising activity of the VVAA and RAAFVVA. Funds raised are used to provide the organisational, welfare and support services required by the veteran community.
Welfare Activities
The RAAFVVA has no paid employees and exists on the goodwill of the veteran community and the efforts of volunteer workers. Welfare activities provided by the RAAFVVA in conjunction with other Vietnam Veteran organisations include:
- Welfare advice or assistance
- Vietnam Veterans Crisis Support
- Emergency accommodation
- Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service
- Education Assistance Schemes
- Lifestyle Management Courses
- Assistance in preparation and processing of disability claims
- Advocacy services (for appearances during pension or other compensation appeals processes)
- Welfare and Pension Officer training
- Public Education and School Presentations