	{"id":119655,"date":"2023-10-23T04:51:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T17:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=119655"},"modified":"2023-10-19T10:55:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T23:55:11","slug":"torquay-rsl-reaches-out-to-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/torquay-rsl-reaches-out-to-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Torquay RSL reaches out to veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LOCAL veterans from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency services first responders have learned about the many services and benefits available to them and their families at a session hosted by the Torquay RSL.<\/p>\n<p>The branch of the national organisation presented a mental wellbeing afternoon on Monday last week, with speakers at the Torquay RSL&#8217;s Veterans&#8217; Advocacy Centre stressing the message &#8220;You are never alone&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers outlined range of services and benefits available, including special activities at the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club that would suit veterans and first responders, the value of having a PTSD Assistance Dog, psychological services available locally, and peer support for partners and families.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119659\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119659 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2993a_07668.jpg?_t=1697673237\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2993a_07668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2993a_07668-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2993a_07668-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torquay RSL member and veteran Bob Tyler (right) enjoys a cuppa with Kristin Cosgrove of Open Arms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Torquay RSL advocacy and wellbeing co-ordinator Phil Pickering said the event was a great success, judging by the reactions of the attendees and their informal chats with speakers and other veterans and first responders at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Veterans and emergency personnel can experience severe mental trauma leading to disastrous effects on partners and children.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8216;You are never alone&#8217; is our way of helping achieve our mission of support for veterans and first responders, and this event helped a number of people who previously had no idea what was available to help them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119656\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119656 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2979a_66363.jpg?_t=1697673237\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2979a_66363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2979a_66363-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/IMG_2979a_66363-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard Lord of Integra PTSD dogs, speaks at Torquay RSL about the benefits of having a PTSD dog. Photos: SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He said the Advocacy and Wellbeing Centre, staffed by highly experienced compensation advocates as well as wellbeing advocates, enabled the Torquay RSL to assist those in need of help.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are many services and benefits available to help our colleagues, however, many think they cannot be helped,&#8221; Mr Pickering said. &#8220;That is completely incorrect.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the services and benefits available to veterans and first responders, phone Phil Pickering on 0412 045 047 or email <a href=\"mailto:wellbeingtorquayrsl@gmail.com\">wellbeingtorquayrsl@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOCAL veterans from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency services first responders have learned about the many services and benefits available to them and their families at a session hosted by the Torquay RSL. 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