Sunday 18 August – Vietnam Veterans Day

Sixty thousand Australian men served in the Vietnam War between 1962 and 1973. Some were regular army, but many were conscripts – young men, aged just 20, chosen by ballot, and sent from the safety of their home to the horrors of war in the jungles of Vietnam.

Five hundred Australians did not return. There were over three thousand known casualties. But there are many more who have born the scars of this war privately, suffering its effects in silence.

It’s important that we acknowledge the difficult time that these men had and recognise the challenges they and their families have faced over the past 50+ years.

At Vasey RSL Care, Vietnam Veterans are our biggest cohort of ex-service people across our aged care, home care, ex-service accommodation and The V Centre – and we owe it to them to give them the respect they deserve, provide care and support needed, and show our deep appreciation for their service to our nation. They fought for the freedom we are so very lucky to enjoy in this country. For that, they merit our eternal gratitude.

Lest we forget.

Janna Voloshin,

Chief Executive Officer

Chair Mike O’Meara OAM and CEO Janna Voloshin lay a wreath in honour of Vietnam Veterans.

Vasey RSL Care Chair, CEO and staff with V Centre participants.

Attending the Vietnam Veterans Service of Commemoration at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on Friday 16 August 2024.