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Mary Aldred MP meets with local RSLs

Sep 16 2025 Updated 2 hours ago

Chloe Kent

1 min read

MARY Aldred met with local RSL representatives this morning at Wonthaggi RSL sub-branch to discuss the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

If you need support, talk to a GP or health professional. Support services include:

* SANE Australia on 1800 18 SANE (7263) or sane.org.

* Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au.

Veterans and their families can also contact Open Arms on 1800 011 046.

As a veteran or family member of a veteran, RSL Welfare Officers are also available across our district. Please contact your local RSL sub-branch, who will be able to offer personalised assistance from advocacy and assistance with compensation claims through to health and wellbeing programs.

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