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  • What do the Royal Commission confidentiality amendments mean for me?

    Published date: 19 February 2024 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    In March 2023 the Federal government changed laws to improve legal protections for people giving confidential information to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

  • What happens after a private session?

    Published date: 19 February 2024 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    A private session is a confidential meeting between you and a Commissioner from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This fact sheet is about what happens to your information after you share it in a private session.

  • Independent legal support to participate in the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

    Published date: 19 February 2024 | Resource type: Brochure

    This brochure outlines who we are, what we do and how we can help members of the defence and veteran community safely share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

  • Stories from the Frontline – Episode 5, Jane Inglis

    Published date: 05 June 2023 | Resource type: AudioPodcast

    Jane Inglis suffered physical and mental injuries, as well as two sexual assaults, during her time in the military. After she discharged on medical grounds, she felt like she was left to fend for herself.

  • Stories from the Frontline – Episode 4, Col Watego

    Published date: 16 May 2023 | Resource type: AudioPodcast

    His career as a gunner started in 1974 in the Army Reserve, when he and his brother took their enlistment letters to the Kelvin Grove Barracks in Brisbane, until reaching his compulsory retiring Age in 2018.

  • Helping First Nations veterans tell their stories

    Published date: 10 May 2023 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    This fact sheet is about the ways we can help you share your experience and recommendations with the Royal Commission.

  • We are a free, independent legal advice service and will support you and your mob to have your say in the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

    Published date: 10 May 2023 | Resource type: Brochure

    This brochure outlines who we are, what we do and how we can help members of the defence and veteran community safely share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

  • Stories from the Frontline – Episode 2, Sergeant Dan Tellam

    Published date: 15 March 2023 | Resource type: AudioPodcast

    Dan Tellam is an Army and RAAF veteran who founded a well-being centre in Darwin after the RSL burned down. He is part of our Expert Advisory Group.

  • Stories from the Frontline – Episode 3, Kat Starkey

    Published date: 15 March 2023 | Resource type: AudioPodcast

    Kat Starkey had a short career as an Army nurse that was marked by bullying and harassment. Now, she works as a DAVLS lawyer, helping other ADF personnel and veterans to tell their story.

  • Stories from the Frontline – Episode 1, Yvonne Sillett

    Published date: 23 February 2023 | Resource type: AudioPodcast

    Yvonne Sillett’s life changed when she went public about her treatment as a gay woman in the Army. She always thought she was alone.

  • About Defence and Veterans Legal Service (easy English)

    Published date: 08 July 2022 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    This easy English guide is about the Defence and Veterans Legal Service. It is written in easy English (information written in an easy to read way) making it suitable for people with low literacy or for whom English is not their first language.

  • Military Life Podcast, Episode 129: The Royal Commission and why we need YOU

    Published date: 08 July 2022 | Resource type: Podcast

    A podcast discussing the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and how partners and families of veterans can get involved.

  • What are the Royal Commission’s Terms of Reference?

    Published date: 09 June 2022 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    The terms of reference directs a Royal Commission on the matters that they are to inquire into. This factsheet explains this Royal Commission’s terms of reference, what is relevant to their inquiry, and how you can use them in a submission

  • Do you want to name a person or organisation?

    Published date: 09 June 2022 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    Do you want to name a person or organisation to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide? This factsheet will help you understand the law and your options if choose to name names in your submission or private session.

  • Have you been called to be a witness at a public hearing?

    Published date: 09 June 2022 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    A witness is a person who will speak about their experience at a public hearing. This factsheet explains what will happen and your rights when you are called to be a witness for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

  • How am I protected if I receive a notice to produce?

    Published date: 09 June 2022 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    A notice to produce is a legal document that requires you to give the requested information or documents to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This fact sheet is about what it means if you get a notice to produce, and the legal protections it gives you.

  • How am I protected in a private session?

    Published date: 03 June 2022 | Resource type: Fact sheet

    A private session is a confidential meeting between you and a Commissioner from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This fact sheet is about what legal protections a private session gives you.

  • Australian Veteran Centre Expo

    Published date: 14 March 2022 | Resource type: Video

    A recording of Rachael Vincent, A/Senior Solicitor, Defence and Veterans Legal Service and Nicholas Warren, Community Engagement Officer, Defence and Veterans Legal Service explaining the Defence and Veterans Legal Service for the Australian Veteran Centre Expo.