Veterans agencies get extra funding to provide advice

Australia’s veterans’ communities will receive additional Government funding to better equip ex-service organisations to assist veterans in accessing their rightful entitlements.

The funding will support pension and welfare officers from organisations around Australia, such as Legacy and the RSL, which provide valuable assistance to
the veteran community.

The funding was made available as part of the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program which provides financial support to fund staff, computer equipment and other resources ex-service organisations need to provide quality services to the veteran community.

The BEST program is administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and links closely with the Training and Information Program (TIP). TIP provides crucial training for organisations that receive BEST funding to ensure they have the essential skills to provide quality claim and welfare services to the veteran community.