Our qualified Pension and Welfare Officers are available Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm to provide assistance to the Ex Service community of the Redlands and their dependants.
Pensions:
- Assessment and assistance to understand your pension entitlements
- Assistance and advice in the preparation of initial claims and lodgement with the Department of Veteran Affairs
- Assistance and advice with the upgrade of an existing Pension
- Assistance and advice with appeals against any Departmental decisions
Contact: Debbie Lake Ph. 0429107586
Email: debbie.lake@redlandsrsl.org.au
Welfare
- Initial point of contact for Welfare Matters
- Assessment and assistance to understand the problem
- Assist Veterans families with funeral arrangements (Poppy Service)
- Advice on War Graves eligibility
- Assistance with filling out Government Forms such as Carers Pension/Allowance
- Assistance with arrangements for Home Care packages
- Transport assistance
- Golden Oldies Group (meet every 2nd Tuesday) for a chat, and usually a guest speaker. Morning tea provided. Transport available
Contact: Linda Harcourt 07 3488 1102 | 0417 604 729
Email: linda.harcourt@redlandsrsl.com.au