Who Are We?

We are a small group of veterans and community members, men and women, dedicated to ensuring that all veterans and their families are informed equitably. Since 2022, we have worked together, drawing on our shared experiences and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans and their loved ones.
Our focus for June 2025 is to help everyone in our community understand the importance of Schedule 9 of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025 (VETS Act). We want to raise awareness about the current review of Schedule 9, which is open for public submissions until 30 June 2025, and encourage all interested individuals to participate.
Our spokesperson is Ian Lindgren, who represents our group in all public communications and engagements. Ian serves as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and community outreach, ensuring our message is conveyed clearly and consistently.
Our Posts
Tread Carefully or Exercise Leadership
Starting your Submission to the Senate Stop tip-toeing. The question is no longer “Should we tread...
First Thoughts on Schedule 9 – Defence and Veteran Services Commission
Schedule 9, in its current draft, fails to satisfy Recommendation 122 of the Royal Commission into...
Why I’m Optimistic About the Interim Defence and Veteran Services Commission
Yesterday I published a critique arguing that the forthcoming Independent Defence and Veteran...
Setup to Fail – Defence and Veteran Services Commission
Burnout from Battling Reforms Veterans and their families have lived through too many “reforms” in...