Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL

Dawn Service; 

6.05am.  Assemble at the Cenotaph, cnr Hodgson St and  The Avenue,  Ocean Grove.
6.15am. Commemoration  Dawn Service and Wreath Laying
Tea, Coffee & Breakfast  provided at the Neighbourhood Centre opposite the Cenotaph after the service.

Barwon Heads;

8.45am Parade assembles, cnr Bridge Rd and Hitchcock Ave,  Barwon Heads.
9.00am March commences
9.15am Service commences at the Community Hall.
Refreshments will be available at the Barwon Heads RSL from 10.00am.

Ocean Grove;

9.45am Parade assembles, cnr Presidents Ave and The Terrace.,
10.00am March commences,
10.15am Service commences at the Cenotaph.

A Wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Memorial at Club Grove, the home of the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL at the conclusion of the main Ocean Grove service.

Refreshments will follow  in Club Grove.

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has today announced that from 20 March 2012, around 312,000 veterans, partners, war widows and widowers will receive an increase in their pensions and income support payments.
Mr Snowdon said improvements to the bi-annual pension indexation process are part of the reforms introduced by the Australian Government in order to deliver a fairer pension system.
“The increase I have announced today as part of this indexation process will assist the veteran community by providing the extra support needed to help cope with increased living costs,” he said.
The first full pension payment at the new rates will be on the pension payday 5 April 2012.
The table below highlights the key changes to fortnightly rates. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ballarat Sub Branch of the Vietnam Veterans is endeavouring to raise awareness through the community of the sacrifice made by our Defence Force.
The practise of wearing Red shirts is done in many of our Allied Countries, and raises funds to assist their Soldiers.  It is now time for us as Australian’s to get behind our Troops and show them the support they deserve; all proceeds will be directed towards our serving personnel.
To take part all you have to do is wear the Red Shirt on Fridays.  The colour Red symbolizes the blood of the soldiers who has sacrificed and is willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause.
We ask that you purchase a shirt to help spread the message that we are behind our Troops.

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What are the aims of Occupational Therapy ??

• To enable Veterans’ to participate fully in the activities of their everyday life
• To enable Veterans’ to function as safely and independently as possible

Veterans’ who may benefit from Occupational Therapy Include those who:

• Are having difficulty with any daily activity due to ageing or illness
• Showering and Dressing
• Toileting
• Shopping
• Home Cleaning
• Bill Paying
• Mobilising – falls
• Meal Preparation
• Are at risk of developing a Pressure Sore due to immobility, incontinence, weight loss

Veteran Eligibility

• Veterans, war widows and widowers
• Gold Card – all medical conditions
• White Card – specific service related disabilities
• Orange Card – pharmaceutical benefits only
• High Level Care – require prior authorisation from DVA.

Why not have a chat to your Welfare Officer.
Remember also, a Doctors referral is preferable / necessary to see an Occupational Therapist,