A NEW Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre is set to open in Ipswich, next year.
RSL Queensland Deputy CEO Troy Watson made the announcement this week saying the centre would provide a space for health and wellbeing support for veterans and their families.
The centre will be located at 260 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich.
Mr Watson said it would provide increased access to tailored support for more than 10,000 veterans and their families living within Ipswich and the surrounding communities, as well as the 5,000 Defence personnel at RAAF Base Amberley.
The Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre Ipswich will cover 800sqm and be home to RSL Queensland and Mates4Mates services including compensation and well-being support, clinical services and a rehabilitation gym.
It will also host social connection activities.
There will also be several meeting rooms and bookable spaces that other service providers can book as required.
“Part of this building has been occupied by Mates4Mates over the last two years,” Mr Watson said.
While the establishment of the centre will be made possible through the $5.4million grant agreement between RSL Queensland and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Mr Watson said RSL Queensland was committed to the ongoing development of the Centre.
“This centre symbolises RSL Queensland’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the Defence community,” Mr Watson said.
“While the Centre will house services provided by RSL Queensland and Mates4Mates, we will continue to refine our offerings to ensure we are providing sustainable and appropriate services for the region beyond the 10-year DVA tenure.”
