The V Centre Veteran Empowerment program
Combining a safe place to live with personalised wraparound support.
Talk to us today about The V Centre
V Centre participants may be homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, or in need of some support to overcome issues and live independently. The transition to civilian life is not easy for some: veterans may experience a loss of identity and camaraderie, or changes that can lead to mental health challenges, financial difficulties or relationship issues. For some, this leads to a downwards spiral with one issue compounding another.
The V Centre is a veteran-specific service that provides transitional accommodation and wraparound support to get you back on your feet. Strongly supported by ex-service organisations (ESOs) and veterans with lived experience of homelessness, the Program empowers you to live your life with independence - a life you value.
How the V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program works
- Accommodation
- Goals & Program
- Connection
- Wellbeing
- Life skills
- Family Support
A safe place to call home
The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program provides safe and secure veteran-specific transitional accommodation for the duration of the Program.
The Program is for veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or stuck in a cycle of hospital/rehab care and need more than just a roof over their head.
Veterans must demonstrate a commitment to positive personal change.
An Individually Tailored Support Program
Every participant will have different needs.
Our staff will help you develop your personal goals for your time at the V Centre.
They will support you each day and connect you to our partner organisations to help you realise those goals.
Connection and engagement
The Program will support participants to build or rebuild relationships and networks to maintain ongoing support and encouragement.
Those who have completed the Program may choose to return in future as peer supports for other participants.
Improved health and wellbeing
The Program supports participants to build a healthy routine.
This will be through physical activity, good nutrition, mental health care and social interaction.
Understanding your personal strengths will help you find your new purpose and empower you to live a live you value.
Expanding life skills
From cooking to computer skills…
job-hunting to financial skills…
upskilling for employment opportunities…
getting work experience….
…the Program will help you ‘fill in the missing pieces’ so you have fully-rounded life skills to take with you.
Supporting you and your family
Many of the younger V Centre participants will have partners and children – maintaining these relationships is a vital part of the Program.
To enable participants to see them from time to time, we have a brand new apartment at Vasey RSL Care Ivanhoe – Samma Place, where they can visit for a few days at minimal cost.
The apartments is 100m from The V Centre and is fitted out with a double bedroom and fold-out beds for up to four children.
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Help us to continue improving the support we offer
The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program is a new initiative opening in February 2024. We are seeking financial support to help us make sure this Program is able to support veterans until we can build alternative income streams. All support is gratefully received - no matter how big or small the amount. It will all go to helping veterans get back on track in their lives. Please make a donation today.