Geelong and Ocean Grove current and retired defence force members have received a special visit while progress on the Veterans’ and Families Hub continues.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh visited Returned and Services League (RSL) clubs across the region on October 31 to speak with members about the new hub, which is expected to open by the end of June 2026.
Mr Keogh said it was great to meet with the region’s RSL members and congratulate them on their work within the community.
“The new hub will be easy to access for veterans and families from the local community and will deliver important services and support to the region,” he said.
“At the Ocean Grove Bowling Club, I had the opportunity to give local veterans an update on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
“It was fantastic to hear about the great work already being undertaken at the Geelong RSL to support veterans throughout Geelong and the Surf Coast through their new outreach services.”
The Surf Coast/Geelong regional Veterans’ and Families Hub was one of eight new hubs announced in October 2022 as part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ hubs network expansion project.
The hubs aim to help veterans and their families access wellbeing support, advocacy, employment and housing advice, social connection, and physical and mental health services.
