Volunteers Wanted Launceston RSL sub-branch ADF Welfare Program

Te Launceston RSL sub-branch ADF Welfare Program was created to support Australian Defence Force members, allied forces and their families who may be experiencing crisis or need assistance in their lives.

Te program commenced over five years ago and currently has a small team of volunteers consisting of Joy (Coordinator), Dianne (secretary), Leanne, Des, Kelvin, Melissa, Anita, Shawn and Adrian.

From the team:

“We have provided advocacy and support to numerous people with access to information and services across a range of issues such as housing support, fnancial assistance, mental health and relationship matters while also providing food, toiletries, furniture etc.

Te Welfare Team has been privileged to be able to comfort and assist families going through loss of loved ones and aid for them in their time of grief.

We are completely self-funded, hold many fundraisers and with generous support from RSL members and the public, we are able to support former ADF members and their families state-wide.” spoke in depth on the work of the organisation and answered questions from the audience.

Te team won Tasmanian Volunteer Program of the Year 2018, and new volunteers are always welcome. If interested, please phone 6344 9584.

Laurel House has recently joined forces with Women’s Legal Service Tasmania to create “Consent – Respect & the Law – Essentials for Adults” an educational program, aligned with the current programs in high schools across the state, aimed at teachers, parents, carers, coaches and any other adults within school communities. Contact training@laurelhouse. org.au to fnd out more.