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NATIONAL FORUM FOR AUSTRALIAN ESOS
by RSL NSW
RSL Australia hosted a National ESO Forum, the first in a series of planned events to address the emerging findings of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Representatives from Australia’s leading ESOs met with Commissioners Mr Nick Kaldas APM, The Hon James Douglas KC and Dr Peggy Brown AO in November to discuss how to meet the urgent needs of veterans and their families.
“While the Royal Commission’s Interim Report largely focused on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, claims processing backlogs and the support available to veterans giving evidence at hearings, the RSL recognises that there are improvements that can and need to be
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made in the ESO sector,” said RSL Australia National President Greg Melick.
“We know that addressing the findings of the Royal Commission can’t be done by any one organisation alone – we must demonstrate our commitment to working together.
“Our National ESO Forum represents the expertise the RSL has gained over its 106-year history, and the event demonstrates our commitment to working with the wider ESO sector to maximise the wellbeing of Australia’s veteran community.”
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