Organisations--Ex-Service & Service

About the Organisations-Ex-Service & Service heading in Yellow™

Look under this Yellow™ heading for information on ex-service and service organisations. Ex-service and service organisations are groups whose sole interest is the welfare of current active servicemen, veterans and the families of veterans. There are many types of these organisations, some specifically for a branch of the armed forces, or encompassing all the services. Some cater solely for the retired servicemen while others service both active and retired. These types of organisations are almost all voluntary. A serviceman/woman, active or retired, must apply for membership before being granted the services and benefits the organisation offers.

Ex-service and service organisations have representation in every state and territory in Australia and usually have very close ties with equivalent organisations in other countries as well. These are clubs that provide camaraderie, social activity and mutual support for those that have served Australia in periods of war and peace. They cater to regular meetings, reunions, and gatherings of groups who have served in the armed forces and many, many other services.

Ex-service and service organisations provide assistance to serving and past service personnel and their dependants. They can assist is acquiring welfare services; provide advice on entitlements and processes under the Veterans Entitlements Acts and Military Compensation Scheme. These groups also participate with DVA and others to improve support for the serving and past serving personnel. They can also provide advice on access to service records/medal entitlements for family researchers. To be eligible for membership, one must be usually over 18 years of age; have at least 6 months proven service in a branch of the armed force in war or in peace. There are also associate members – the wife or husband, or widow or widower of a member of any of the armed forces.



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