The suicide rate for young veterans is double the average. Last year, it was nearly one a week. Jacqui Lambie tells Australian Veteran News that the government's proposal for a national commissioner for veteran suicide prevention is a farce and that we need a royal commission instead. Find out why AVN is supporting Senator Lambie's call a royal commission by visiting https://www.lambienetwork.com.au/vetrc

Kevin Picker, Director at The Centre For Service And Therapy Dogs Australia, provides us with a behind-the-scenes look into the innovative work that Dogs for Life is delivering to improve veteran wellbeing. The Centre is focused on working with specifically trained dogs within mutually defined programs, to assist “people at risk” to achieve predefined therapeutic goals and to create a lasting partnership that aims to improve quality of life, enhance independence and facilitate increased participation in society. To find out out more please visit the following sites: The Centre For Service And Therapy Dogs Australia: https://www.cstda.com.au/ Dogs for Life: https://www.dogsforlife.com.au/ Rehabilitation Appliances Program National Guidelines: https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/rehabilitation-appliances-program-rap/rap-national-guidelines DVA assistance dog form (D9356): https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/rehabilitation-appliances-program-rap/rap-schedule-forms

Trent and Mark discuss the points of no return in relation to AVN, the call for a royal commission into veteran suicides and the need for change in RSL Vic.

Cor Infinitus is Latin for eternal courage. It represents the strength needed by the families of veterans who have been lost to us due to a hidden battle with mental health following their service. Kevin Humphreys speaks to AVN about overcoming his own struggles and how a memorial service booklet he found in a park inspired him to do something meaningful for those left behind.

Glen Ferrarotto discusses the key employment programs coming out of DVA and Defence. He also outlines the important role ESOs have in supporting veterans through different stages of their transitions. Glen provides offers his take on current issues within RSL Victoria and what needs to happen to improve the situation for all concerned.

This interview covers a lot of ground including a look at the troubles facing RSL Vic and what it's going to take from him to unite members for the task ahead.

Vasey RSL Care has recently published the Maintaining the Mission white paper for stakeholder review. Chairman, Mike O'Meara spoke to AVN about the future of Vasey RSL Care, the important role it plays in assisting veterans, and the challenges ahead for the veteran community.

This interview covers a lot of ground including a look at the troubles facing RSL Vic and what it's going to take from him to unite members for the task ahead.

Vasey RSL Care has recently published the Maintaining the Mission white paper for stakeholder review. Chairman, Mike O'Meara spoke to AVN about the future of Vasey RSL Care, the important role it plays in assisting veterans, and the challenges ahead for the veteran community.