The Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP has called on the Labor Federal Government to honour the Coalition’s pre-election promise to commit $5 million to Veteran Wellbeing Centres in the Mackay region.
“With Vietnam Veterans Day coming up later this month, I took the opportunity to address the Parliament to call on the new government to support our veterans, Defence Force personnel and their families,” Mr Willcox said.
“The Coalition made a commitment to fund two wellness centres in Mackay and another at Kinchant Dam west of the city in the Capricornia electorate held by my Coalition colleague Michelle Landry MP because there is a real need for them.”
Veteran Wellbeing Centres provide a one-stop shop, established in partnership with ex-service and community organisations, to help connect veterans and their families to extensive support and advocacy services already available, with a strong focus on health and wellbeing.
The centres in the Mackay region would also be available to first responders and their families.
“The Coalition recognises that it is critical for veterans, serving Defence Force members and first responders to have the support they need,” Mr Willcox said.
“During my speech, I urged the government to honour the ANZAC spirit of standing by your mates by standing by veterans and their families,” Mr Willcox said.
“There is an even greater need for Veteran Wellbeing Centres in Mackay, which is a major regional centre without its own RSL Sub-Branch.
“I’m looking forward to working with Mackay RSL president Ken Higgins and PTSD Frontline to get these centres up and running,” Mr Willcox said.
“The centres are about providing local solutions to local veteran issues.”
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