NUTRITION will be the theme for this year’s Veterans’ Health week with funding for applications to support events highlighting the week now open for Ex-Service organisations (ESOs) and community groups. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Veterans’ Health Week in September was a fantastic opportunity for ex-service organisations and community groups to…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is calling on local businesses to celebrate the success and the contribution of veterans in the workplace by nominating for the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. Nominations for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards close on December 22. Mr van Manen said the awards had been established…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is encouraging the Forde community to join the fun and get healthier during Veterans Health Week, which runs from Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 October. Mr van Manen said the theme for this year’s Veterans’ Health Week was ‘physical health’. “During Veterans Health Week, our local veterans, war…
The Australian Government continues to honour its promise to ensure that all Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel are ready for the opportunities of post-service life. Helping our former Defence personnel find meaningful post-service careers is one of the best ways we can honour their service and sacrifice. The Government has launched the inaugural Veterans’ Employment…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen brought Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan along to Diggers Day at the Beenleigh RSL to hear from local veterans today. “We are lucky to have a strong and vibrant veteran community in Forde,” Mr van Manen said. “Today’s visit was an opportunity for our local veterans to…
Member for Forde Bert van Manen is encouraging community and ex-service organisations to apply for grants for projects that deliver sustainable services for younger veterans. Mr van Manen said the Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program recognises the importance of the transition phase for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel as they leave the military. “One…
Government grants are now available to help fund events organised by local ex-service organisations and community groups in Forde as part of Veterans Health Week (VHW) 2017. Veterans Health Week will run from Saturday October 21 to Sunday October 29. This year’s theme is ‘physical activity’. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said ex-service…