History
Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Association (NSW Branch) Incorporated
Hastings Manning Macleay Sub-Branch
HISTORY
State Branch formed in 1980 – visit www.vvfagranville.org
1994 – local Sub-Branch formed at Wauchope
2011 – relocated to Port Macquarie
WHO WE ARE
VVPPAA (NSW Branch) Incorporated, Hastings Manning Macleay Sub-Branch
VVF Granville – Head Office
Each state has Offices and Sub-Branches
Membership – 9000 nationally, 6000 NSW, locally over 190 currently financial, usually +/- 200
WHAT WE DO
Independent, Not-for-Profit, 100% volunteer, Registered Charity
Pensions, Welfare, Information, Support, Referral, Representation
For all veterans, ex-serving and serving men and women of all arms of the Defence Forces and from all wars, conflicts and peace operations in which Australia has been involved
Veterans & Defence Services Support Centre at 30 / 35 Merrigal Road, Port Macquarie:
Drop-in Centre, meeting place, weekly $5 lunch, meet & greet, camaraderie, social inclusion, library, free PCs, information
Keep in touch In person/phone/email/website/home/hospital/aged care facilities/Member Contact Program
Outreach to local towns
BBQ trailer-fundraising, member’s socials
Health & well-being programs & information
Commemorative Days, community events, Veterans’ Health Week, NAMBUS, expos
Weekly radio program and periodic newsletter – “Contact Front”
Trained volunteers – pensions, welfare, Mens’ Health Peer Education,
Living History