According to the 2021 census there were 554 veterans in the Inverell Legacy area. Over 200 of them are not known to Legacy or local RSL Sub-Branches. Inverell Legacy wants to make contact with these veterans, because their families may be eligible for Legacy assistance.
A veteran is;
- any person who served, or is serving, as a Defence Member in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), OR
- any other person who was a member of or officially attached to the Defence Force of any part of the Commonwealth of Nations who served in a War or Operational Area.
Eligibility for Legacy has changed in recent years. Assistance now extends to the families of members of the ADF who have conditions accepted by DVA (Gold or White card holders), as well as those who have died.
The following groups people may be eligible for assistance from Legacy:
- Partners of any deceased veteran regardless of the area of service
- Partners of deceased veterans, who re-partnered, but have since become single again
- Children of deceased veterans who
- are aged under 18
- have a disability (regardless of age)
- are 18-25 and still studying
- The partner and/or children of veterans who have a DVA Gold or White card
- Another close relative who was wholly or substantially financially supported by the deceased veteran, allied veteran or member of the mercantile services at the time of death.
Legacy can also refer veterans who have not made a DVA claim to a qualified advocate who will help them lodge a claim (at no cost).
Even if you do not think that you are eligible or you were not eligible in the past, please ask! It costs nothing.
Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances. In some cases, further investigation will be required to determine eligibility.
For more information, contact Inverell Legacy, 02 6722 1945 or inverell.legacy@gmail.com
