Veterans Advisory Council

In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (5 July 2023). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Stuart—Minister for Local Government, Minister for Regional Roads, Minister for Veterans Affairs): The Veteran Wellbeing Centre proposed for northern Adelaide is a commonwealth government initiative.

Colonel Rob Manton (Retd), Chair, Veterans Advisory Council, met with Mr Matt Burnell MP, member for Spence, on 18 April 2023 to discuss the veteran wellbeing centre proposed for northern Adelaide.

On 16 June 2023 the Hon Matt Keogh MP, commonwealth Minister for Veterans Affairs, announced that Lives Lived Well has been invited to develop a business case to establish a Veterans and Families' Hub in Northern Adelaide.

The expansion of the Veterans' and Families' Hub network will see the more than 10,950 veterans and their families in Adelaide's northern suburbs access improved specialist services close to home.

The hub is set to feature a range of tailored services to assist with transition, employment, social connection and advocacy services, along with mental and physical health support for veterans' and families.