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COINCIDING with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Health Week, a group of dedicated cyclists will travel from Warrnambool to Box Hill via Ballarat in the inaugural Tour de V Centre.<\/p>\n

The 460-kilometre event running from 12-16 October, is aimed at raising awareness of veteran homelessness across Australia.<\/p>\n

It will also highlight services available to veterans who are struggling.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that veterans are almost three times more likely to experience homelessness than the general population.<\/p>\n

Currently, approximately 6000 veterans are without a home.<\/p>\n

Suicide rates among veterans are double for men and even higher for women compared to civilians.<\/p>\n

Executive general manager veteran services at Vasey RSL Care Chris Gray said he hoped the ride would open up vital conversations.<\/p>\n

“It’s really important to make sure that regional communities are aware of the supports available to veterans, particularly housing solutions and specialist programs,” he said.<\/p>\n

“This event will bring communities together and remind veterans they are not alone.”<\/p>\n

Vasey RSL Care’s V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program, in Ivanhoe, combines safe accommodation with tailored support services for veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or struggling to adjust to civilian life.<\/p>\n

Warrnambool-based veteran and co-organiser of the ride, Adam Kent, said the event represents the power of community.<\/p>\n

“I really believe in approaches where everyone comes together to support those who need it,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Veterans, and anyone who is struggling, deserve to know that they are not alone \u2013 that the community is right behind them.”<\/p>\n

Before crossing the finish line in Box Hill, riders will stop in Ararat, Ballarat, and Geelong where community events and fundraising dinners are planned.<\/p>\n

Anyone who would like more information or to get involved, can visit vaseyrslcare.org.au\/tour-de-v-centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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