VVCS for vetkids

For those of you not aware of the proposed legislative change (which is a Ministerial Decision and has come from a National Level) the cut-off age on kids of veterans for access to the Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service has changed. At this stage it is due to come into effect from July 2006, that kids of veterans 36 years and over will no longer be entitled to free counselling through VVCS.

This is absolutely appalling as it implies if you haven’t needed any help by then, it’s then too bad! We want you to be aware of this proposed change and encourage you to spread the word and do all you can to make the government aware that this is unacceptable. As an individual you could contact your local member of parliament or write a letter to the Minister of Veterans Affairs objecting to this proposed changed.

Please be aware that this is not a decision made by the VVCS and if you are currently 36 years and over and require counselling please contact them to make arrangements, as this change is only proposed and all counselling services are still available to children of Vietnam Veterans.