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Veterans' Advocacy Service
Who are we?
We are a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. We provide free legal advice, assistance and representation to veterans and their dependants about their rights under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.
Who Do We Help?
- Veterans who served in any armed conflict involving Australia, including World War 1, World War 11, the Korean War, the Malaysian Emergency, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War.
- Allied veterans who were involved in conflicts listed above.
- Veterans who were Australian Merchant Mariners during World War 11.
- Members of Peace Keeping Forces.
- Certain members of the Defence Forces.
- Dependants of any of the above groups.
How Can We Help?
Advice
We give free independent advice about your rights and what you are entitled to under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.
We can also give advice on the merits of lodging claims and appeals and your chances of success.
Appeals
We can help you:
- lodge claims with the Department of Veterans' Affairs or with any other dealings with the Department.
- complete application forms and questionnaires in all disability claims, pension assessments, service pensions and war widows' pension claims.
- lodge appeals to the Veterans' Review Board and also the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Representation
We can prepare your case once an appeal has been lodged and obtain any necessary evidence including medical reports. We will represent you at the Tribunal hearing, and if necessary in higher courts.
How Do You Contact Us?
You can call us on (02) 9219 5148 or visit us at Level 20 323 Castlreagh St (corner of Hay St) Haymarket from 9am to 5pm. You can also write to us at PO Box K 847 Haymarket NSW or fax us on (02) 9219 5145.
We also visit people who live in regional or isolated areas. Contact us through your local Legal Aid office or ex-service organisation.
Our advocates visit Newcastle regularly. To make an appointment call Newcastle Legal Aid office on (02) 4929 5482 TTY (02) 4929 4036. |
