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58 comprehensive TOPICs and growing
The Av Connect Program makes information available on the understanding that we are not thereby engaged in rendering professional advice. We will make every reasonable effort to maintain current and accurate information. Users should carefully evaluate the accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance of this information for their purposes before relying on the material. Users should always obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
Wounded Heroes Crisis Support
To support the members of the Australian Defence Force, Veterans and their families in financial crisis, homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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Address: 41 Brisbane Road, Bundamba. City of Ipswich QLD 4305
Email: mailbox@woundedheroes.org.au
Website: https://www.woundedheroes.org.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woundedoz/
Phone: 1300 532 112
Bravery Trust
Bravery Trust is a registered business name of the Australian Defence Force Assistance Trust
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Address: PO Box 20, Camden, NSW 2570
Email: ask@braverytrust.org.au
Website: https://www.braverytrust.org.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraveryTrust
Phone: 1800 272 837
RSL DefenceCare
If you are a current or ex-serving veteran, or a family member of a veteran, who are experiencing financial hardship, RSL DefenceCare can help cover the cost of bills and household essentials. If you are struggling to find a place to live, or stay in your home, They may provide housing assistance.
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Website: https://rsllifecare.org.au/defencecare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Defencecare
Phone: (02) 8088 0388
Email: info@rsldefencecare.org.au
RSLWA Financial Welfare
To support the members of the Australian Defence Force, Veterans and their families in financial crisis. Assists you with emergency financial relief for essentials such as food, rent, utility bills, security bonds, funeral costs, education, clothing, urgent car repairs, transport and referrals to other appropriate services.
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Address: https://www.rslwa.org.au/about-us/find-a-sub-branch
Email: welfare@rslwa.org.au
Website: https://www.rslwa.org.au/services/welfare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rslwahq/
Phone: 9287 3707
Welcome to Engage - Supporting Those Who Serve. Engage is an online portal that current, transitioning, and former ADF members; their families, and/or those involved in their support can use to locate support services. Engage simplifies the process of accessing support by providing information on not-for-profit services available from a range of service providers.
Juggling bills and debts? for free financial counselling
Call the Helpline to speak to a financial counsellor 1800 007 007
Help for Small Businesses 1800 413 828
To find a financial counselling agency in your area Find a financial counsellor
The NDH also offers a live chat function for small businesses around Australia and individuals in the ACT, NSW, Tasmania and WA. Just click on the chat bubble at the bottom right of the page to get started.
Legal and financial advice
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For legal advice, you can contact Legal Aid in your state.
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You can also contact legaladvice.com.au, an independent organisation.
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A Financial Information Service is available through Services Australia to help you make informed decisions about your finances.
Property Advice
Strike Property was founded by Dan Irwin and Dane Roche. Their mission is to lay the foundations to build financial freedom through property for the Defence Community, their family, and their friends. They are both military veterans, whom both hold Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®) accreditation - only a QPIA® has the appropriate formal qualifications to provide genuine advice about property investment to help buyers to make well-considered, strategic decision about property investment..