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Post by Antonio on Apr 22, 2023 18:59:53 GMT 12
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Post by oj on Apr 23, 2023 10:06:11 GMT 12
Yes, I only just learned about this magazine when I received one two days ago out of-the-blue from Veterans Affairs, with an invitation to subscribe (free issue).
So I reckon to follow that up.
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Post by camtech on Apr 23, 2023 12:08:36 GMT 12
Yes, I only just learned about this magazine when I received one two days ago out of-the-blue from Veterans Affairs, with an invitation to subscribe (free issue). So I reckon to follow that up. Ditto - me too. Seems like something worth getting (for free!) |
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Post by shorty on Apr 24, 2023 15:57:01 GMT 12
Talking about things for free don't forget that Veterans Affairs will also get your lawns mowed(fortnightly) garden dug (2 hours a month) ,house washed and gutters cleaned (twice a year), podiatry visits,medical alarm, household help and it's there for just one phone call . the only proviso is that you have to have served(Regular, Territorial,CMT)makes no difference). There is no means test
give them a call 0800 483 8372 and they will set it up for you
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 24, 2023 22:45:32 GMT 12
So Shorty, do you mean even people like me who served in the RNZAF but I am not a veteran as I did not serve operationally overseas?
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Post by camtech on Apr 25, 2023 11:56:44 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 25, 2023 12:07:29 GMT 12
Just as I suspected.
"You're not able to get any support, services or entitlements from us."
Damn, I guess that means I will have to mow the lawn as usual.
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Post by shorty on Apr 25, 2023 14:40:43 GMT 12
Yep, Dave it's for all those that have served, no matter if you were a regular, Territorial, CMT, (just as long as you didn't get a dishonorable discharge.
It's called the VIP program (Veterans Independent Programme), no paperwork, all done over the phone all you need is your service number.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 25, 2023 15:48:12 GMT 12
It is good to hear they do that.
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Post by noooby on Apr 26, 2023 4:55:21 GMT 12
Damn, wish I knew about that while Dad was still alive. Would have helped him and Mum a lot around the house. Now she's alone it's a bit of a struggle for her to keep up with everything.
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Post by shorty on Apr 26, 2023 5:35:51 GMT 12
For the sake of a phone call it might be worth an ask regarding spouses entitelment. The answer will probably be no but you never know.
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Post by tbf2504 on Apr 26, 2023 11:17:52 GMT 12
I can vouch for the support VA gives. Our neighbour who did plus 20 years in the army, including a stint at Singapore in the 1970s, has some health problems and approached VA recently. He is now getting his housed cleaned once a fortnight, lawns mowed, gutters cleaned every six months and other support that he can all on.
A positive recognition of service given to the country.
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