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A new payment will help Defence force members and veterans battling mental health issues while waiting for their military compensation claim to be assessed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Last week the federal government passed the Veterans’ Affairs Reform Bill, creating the new payment, as well as opening up training...
Read moreDefence veterans disheartened by the constant struggle that is the military compensation claims process have received a glimmer of hope on two fronts. The Federal Government today committed an extra $31 million to help veterans struggling with mental health issues. This announcement follows that by Defence Minister Marise Payne...
Read moreBarry Heffernan is on a mission. A mission to save lives. Barry, a retired war veteran and doting grandfather, runs the William Kibby V.C. Veterans’ Shed, a place “for anyone who’s ever pulled on a uniform” where they can get help if they have suffered abuse while serving their country. Barry and his...
Read more“We need help.” It’s been the plea of thousands of former defence personnel for decades now as they struggled with the transition to civilian life and mental health issues caused by their time in the military. In this fascinating installment of the Law & Life podcast, TGB partner Tim White and clinical psychiatrist...
Read moreAustralia’s Defence veterans have been crying out for greater access to mental health services for many years. That cry was heard in this week’s federal Budget, when the Government pledged $350m in total to veterans’ services. But what does this long-awaited funding injection mean for veterans’ treatment...
Read moreA Statement of Principle is one of the most important factors when making a military compensation claim. Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White explains why. What is a Statement of Principle? A Statement of Principle (SOP) is one of the first things you must consider when making a military compensation claim with the Department...
Read moreThe Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) provides an entitlement to claim for compensation for permanent impairment with respect to both accepted service related physical and psychological injuries, writes Military Lawyer Tim White. The process to claim permanent impairment compensation via the MRCA for...
Read moreIn order for a Commonwealth employee to be covered by the relevant compensation scheme it is not absolutely necessary that the injury or disease you have suffered occur during work hours or at your usual workplace, writes TGB Partner Tim White.
Read moreTGB partner Tim White writes about the increase of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and psychological injuries in the Australian Defence Force. Why are there more claims? With the amount of operational duties undertaken by Australian defence force members in the last decade or so, it is not surprising that we are...
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