Greg Melick discusses the challenges faced by RSL and responds to criticism of RSL's role in supporting the National Commissioner for Veteran Suicide Prevention and its initial opposition to a royal commission. He also outlines the urgent need for Australia to fulfill its moral obligation in processing humanitarian visas for Afghan interpreters and contractors who supported Australian operations in Afghanistan.

Minister Leane updates AVN on several key issues, including the progress of employment initiatives for veterans and Victoria's terms of reference submission for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides. He also offers his reflections on ANZAC Day 2021, highlighting the extraordinary efforts of volunteers and ESOs across the state.

Senator Jacqui Lambie updates @AVNHQ on her recent efforts in Townsville to listen to the veteran community and echo the overwhelming support being expressed for a Royal Commission.

As a lead-up to his keynote address at the forthcoming Veterans@Bentleigh conference, Barry Zworestine speaks to AVN about how his experiences as a combat soldier in Rhodesian Bush War have shaped his practice as psychologist supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life.

In Part 3 of this series of interviews with Eamon Hale, Jeb highlights the barriers in place for getting good ideas across to politicians and outlines some community initiatives helping veterans in Sunbury. Jeb also speaks about the need for a royal commission into veterans suicides and what it's like being brushed-off by politicians with the ubiquitous and insincere #TYFYS.

Former Special Forces Major, Heston Russell speaks to @AVNHQ about the trauma to families of fallen soldiers caused by General Angus Campbell's poor handling of the release of Brereton Report. We also discuss the issues of leadership in the ADF and the impact recent events have on Australia's military capability.

The Victorian Minister for Veterans, Shaun Leane MP, provided an in-depth update on state government initiatives and outlined his vision of Victoria as a destination state for veterans and their families. Minister Leane was generous with his time and discusses many challenges being faced by Australian veterans, including the problems associated with dealing with DVA. There's much more to be done, and the minister flagged the possibility of Veterans' Summit to bring the community together to find lasting solutions to our most challenging issues.

Jeb's inspiring story of overcoming depression and attempted suicides to being an advocate for reforming support for young veterans at a time when they may not realise they need it.