A new veterans hub is set to be established in Rockingham, providing ex-service personnel and their families more support closer to home.
RSL WA will lead the establishment of the Rockingham Veterans’ and Families’ Hub along with a number of ex-service, first responder and health focused organisations.
More than 8000 veterans and their families live in the region, with Rockingham home to the largest naval base in the country- HMAS Stirling.
The multipurpose Hub, made possible by a $5.4 million Federal Government grant, will have a network of five spokes inclusive of RSL Sub Branches, the Marilla Community Centre in Rockingham, the Veteran Transition Centre in Jarrahdale, the Australian Special Air Services Association of WA Mental Health Centre near the SASR’s Barracks in Swanbourne, and a new Eco Cabin development in Point Peron.
The central multipurpose Hub will be modelled on the existing ANZAC House Hub in Perth’s CBD.
Headquartered with RediMed in Rockingham, this will provide access to professional medical services, case coordination and community connection.
The “hub and spoke” model is set to provide enhanced community activities and services, mental health support, accommodation and respite.
“RSL WA has a long history of supporting veterans and families in Perth through ANZAC House. Working alongside specialist ex-service, community and medical organisations will further enhance the services and supports available to the veteran community here in WA," Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said.
"Each veteran community around the country is different so it’s essential we’re developing Hubs that provide targeted support, not taking a cookie cutter approach."
Federal Member for Brand Madeleine King said a veterans hub in Rockingham is exactly what the region needs.
“Rockingham is rightly very proud of its veteran community and it is important we provide every support to those who have done so much to protect our country and way of life," Ms King said.
“As the home of the largest Royal Australian Navy base in the country, this Veterans’ and Families’ Hub will continue to help Defence personnel who make Rockingham their home long after their service comes to an end."
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