Understanding CSC Invalidity Classifications
Understanding CSC incapacity classifications is crucial to securing medical discharge and maximising veterans’ invalidity benefits.
Retrospective Medical Discharge & Invalidity Benefits: A Guide for Veterans and Their Families
Leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is a major life change. For many, the circumstances of discharge are straightforward. But for some, health issues that existed at the time of leaving weren’t fully recognised. In these cases, it may be possible to apply for what is known as a retrospective…
Enough is Enough: A Decade of the ADF’s Systemic Failure Demands External Oversight
Enough is Enough: A Decade of the ADF’s Systemic Failure Demands External OversightThe 60 Minutes story, “Truth Bombs”, that aired last night (Sunday, 6 July 2025), will hopefully serve as the wake-up call the ADF desperately needs to make drastic changes to how reports of sexual abuse within its ranks…
The Hidden Price of Olympic Glory: Australia’s ‘Win at All Costs’ Mentality
In the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Australia, as the host nation, made a significant investment in securing success at the Games. This included an additional $135 million allocated to high-performance sports, expanding the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and providing crucial support to Australia’s athletes.
BREAKING THE SILENCE: Exposing Systemic Abuse in Australia’s Elite Institutions
The series of scandals to rock the New South Wales Police Force shows us once again that there are systemic, cultural issues across a variety of institutions across Australia and these problems are more extensive than most people realise!
The ADF Must Act Now – Another Decade of Inaction Is Unacceptable
For far too long, the systemic issues within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have been well-documented, studied, and discussed. From multiple inquiries and investigations, to the recent findings from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (Royal Commission), the truth is clear: nothing has fundamentally changed.
Unveiling the Royal Commission’s Findings: Tackling Suicide Among ADF Veterans
The devastating mental health crisis among ADF veterans, marked by alarming suicide rates and systemic failures, demands urgent attention and immediate reform.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: Final Report Deadline Approaches
For nearly three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has investigated and examined pressing issues impacting the mental health and well-being of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. Starting on 8 July 2021 and concluding its submissions phase on 13 October 2023, this inquiry represents…
Volleyball Australia Issues Historic Apology for Abuse
For nearly three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has investigated and examined pressing issues impacting the mental health and well-being of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. Starting on 8 July 2021 and concluding its submissions phase on 13 October 2023, this inquiry represents…
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