Sheedy's call to support veterans this ANZAC Day

Simple ways to support struggling veterans this ANZAC Day
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by Patrick Tadros
21st Apr 2021 6:19 AM
They serve their country with pride, yet a devastating number of veterans continue to face significant mental health and financial impacts.
New data by veterans support agency Bravery Trust shows the organisation received 10,000 calls for assistance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a 20 per cent surge in requests for assistance since federal financial support ended last month.
Mental health advocate and trauma counsellor Paul Spinks said COVID-19 further limited social contact and support networks for already isolated veterans.
Data by Bravery Trust shows the organisation received 10,000 requests for assistance.

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