News and events
Surviving The Melbourne Winter
* 7 June 2023 * After a third ‘la niña’ summer with its lower temperatures and higher rainfall, followed by a cold autumn, winter is now with us: how do we keep ourselves warm and healthy, both mentally and physically during the colder darker months? Keep Warm There are a number of physiological changes that...
Doug’s Top Secret Role in World War II
* 7 June 2023 * Vasey RSL Care Frankston South resident, Doug Smith, is turning 99 this July. Many years ago, when he turned 18, the year was 1942 and he volunteered for the Royal Australian Air Force. Leaving his parents and younger brother and sister behind, he was sent off for training in wireless...
Learning from Others: UK Research Tour – Part 3
* 6 June 2023 * Read Part 1 Read Part 2 Part 3: In this last part of the series, CEO Janna Voloshin recounts her meetings with two veteran-specific support services in the UK, bringing her research tour to a close. Our new V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program – to support veterans who are homeless...
Vasey RSL Care’s New Graduate Nurse Program
* 6 June 2023 * Vasey RSL Care has introduced a new one-year Graduate Nurse Program: this is for Registered Nurses (RNs) who have qualified within the last two years and wish to transition to their new nursing career with training and support to develop their clinical and leadership skills. At Vasey RSL Care, we...
Message from Our CEO, Janna Voloshin – June 2023
* 6 June 2023 * Disappointed but Determined Despite our endeavours to encourage the Federal Government to fund the first three years’ operation costs for The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program, we were not successful in our pre-budget submission. While this is disappointing, we are pleased to have received a Veteran Wellbeing grant of $150,000...
Keep Your Lungs Safe and Stay Well this Winter
* 28 May 2023 * We celebrate May as the Lung Health Awareness Month to encourage everyone to keep your lungs safe and to recognise symptoms of lung health problems and act urgently. There are three things you can do to your lungs: Check your lung health Prevent respiratory infections Get vaccinated Check your lung...
Vasey RSL Care calls for agreement on Housing Fund from all parties
* 18 May 2023 * Vasey RSL Care, the not-for-profit organisation servicing Victoria’s veterans has been successful in securing $150,000 under the Federal Government’s Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program. This welcome funding will contribute to the fit out of Vasey RSL Care’s V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program. The V Centre is an innovative program combining a...
Community Spirit Towards Our Aussie Veterans
A Message from our CEO for ANZAC Day 2023 24 April 2023 ANZAC Day has a very special place in the hearts and minds of Australians, and of course, our friends across the ditch, the New Zealanders. Many will be visiting ANZAC Cove in Türkiye; many more will be waking early to attend their...
V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program Refurbishment Kickoff with Federal Member for Jagajaga, Kate Thwaites MP
* Tuesday 4 April 2023 * Federal Member for Jagajaga, Ms Kate Thwaites MP, assisted by Vasey RSL Care Board Chair Mike O’Meara OAM and CEO Janna Voloshin, ceremonially launched the refurbishment and fit out of ‘The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program’ at its home in Ivanhoe (VIC) adjacent to the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and...
Vasey RSL Care Responds to Channel Nine’s story on Veteran Homelessness in Australia
Media Release: Melbourne, 20 March 2023 As a leading provider of housing and support services for veterans, we’d like to acknowledge Channel Nine’s recent feature story on the issue of veteran homelessness in Australia which can be viewed here: As an organisation dedicated to supporting veterans in need, we recognise the importance of raising awareness...