We are sad to advise that the Defence and Veterans Legal Service will close permanently at the end of September 2024 because it has not received ongoing Commonwealth funding.Going forward, our priority is to help existing clients resolve their legal issues and connect clients with other services.To manage the closure process we are changing the way we deliver some services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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