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Companionship Dogs
Companionship Dogs
Companionship Dogs
Our most recent project in partnership with the Defence Force Welfare Association is the sponsorship of an Assistance Dogs through Defence Community Dogs (DCD). DCD provide highly trained Assistance Dogs to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force Members.. DCD trains Assistance Dogs to serve Australian Defence Force veterans who need physical and emotional support to deal with injuries and illnesses including Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Upon graduating our sponsored dog, will be allocated to a Royal Australian Air Force Veteran who needs physical and emotional support.
More information here
Crisis Centre
Crisis Centre
Crisis Centre
Ad Astra Foundation Ltd is leading a collaboration with DVA NSW, NSW Premiers Department, RSL NSW and other ESOs, Veteran Support Centres (VSC), Defence and relevant Commonwealth agencies in developing a single national contact point for ADF Veterans and their families providing a rapid response and halfway housing where the following can be addressed:
- Homelessness,
- Domestic violence,
- Suicide prevention rapid response and support,
- 24/7 morale, physical or financial support for those in crisis,
- Information on veteran and family support, and AD ASTRA FOUNDATION Limited.
- Coordination of other welfare support services. Advocacy Support Officers will be the core of an Australia-wide network of non accredited client-support personnel.
This single national contact point will provide a local point of contact for Veterans seeking assistance and have sufficient understanding of welfare and compensation advocacy to be able to link the client with the most appropriate Advocate or ESO.
Transition Support
Transition Support
Transition Support
Ad Astra Foundation Ltd has started a transition support program that is designed to complement existing Defence Transition services. The program provides an Australia wide network of ex service personnel already working in different and varied civilian jobs and enterprises to coach and assist Veterans make the transition to civilian employment. Coaches will be available to offer one on one guidance and advice to ex ADF personnel to help them navigate the regulatory, cultural and human factor differences in the civilian work environment.
More information here
Companionship Dogs
Our most recent project in partnership with the Defence Force Welfare Association is the sponsorship of an Assistance Dogs through Defence Community Dogs (DCD). DCD provide highly trained Assistance Dogs to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force Members.. DCD trains Assistance Dogs to serve Australian Defence Force veterans who need physical and emotional support to deal with injuries and illnesses including Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Upon graduating our sponsored dog, will be allocated to a Royal Australian Air Force Veteran who needs physical and emotional support.
More information here
Crisis Centre
Ad Astra Foundation Ltd is leading a collaboration with DVA NSW, NSW Premiers Department, RSL NSW and other ESOs, Veteran Support Centres (VSC), Defence and relevant Commonwealth agencies in developing a single national contact point for ADF Veterans and their families providing a rapid response and halfway housing where the following can be addressed:
- Homelessness,
- Domestic violence,
- Suicide prevention rapid response and support,
- 24/7 morale, physical or financial support for those in crisis,
- Information on veteran and family support, and AD ASTRA FOUNDATION Limited.
- Coordination of other welfare support services. Advocacy Support Officers will be the core of an Australia-wide network of non accredited client-support personnel.
This single national contact point will provide a local point of contact for Veterans seeking assistance and have sufficient understanding of welfare and compensation advocacy to be able to link the client with the most appropriate Advocate or ESO.
Transition Support
Ad Astra Foundation Ltd has started a transition support program that is designed to complement existing Defence Transition services. The program provides an Australia wide network of ex service personnel already working in different and varied civilian jobs and enterprises to coach and assist Veterans make the transition to civilian employment. Coaches will be available to offer one on one guidance and advice to ex ADF personnel to help them navigate the regulatory, cultural and human factor differences in the civilian work environment.
More information here
Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION
The NSW Division of the Air Force Association is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in NSW.
AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS AND ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION (NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION) INC
ABN 83 024 137 015