VETERAN WELFARE

WE LISTEN. WE CARE. WE CAN HELP

Serving veterans, their families and the community. Providing free advice and assistance.

Our welfare department provides free advice, assistance and referrals. You do not need to be a Member of the Club to seek assistance from us. We are here to help you and your family.

Dandenong Cranbourne RSL’s Welfare Department operates to provide extensive services and resources to not only members, but also the general community. Our aim is to ensure that individuals and families that come to our office in need of assistance are provided with a high-quality service.

THE VETERANS CARD - VICTORIA

It offers:

  • $100 off light vehicle registration
  • one free trailer and one free caravan registration
  • free boating (marine) licence
  • fishing licence exemption
  • free public transport on Anzac and Remembrance Days
  • access to veteran employment programs
 

YOUNG VETERANS

The Dandenong Cranbourne RSL is proud to partner with Young Veterans. We provide assistance to the YV program that enables young veterans and family of young veterans a place of support and encouragement within their community.

VETERAN SUPPORTS & SERVICES (DCRSL VSS)

Location: DCRSL-VSS Office 44-50 Clow St, Dandenong 3175

Vladimir Nagorny JP
Manager & Advocate | DCRSL Veterans Support Services

Ph: (03) 9792 1535 or (M)0402 074 828

Operating hours:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Bookings essential

Bruno Bertucci
Compensation Advocate

Ph: (03) 9792 1535

Operating hours:
Mon (OFF SITE), Tues, Wed and Thurs (IN VENUE)
9am to 5pm

Bookings essential

SOUTHEAST VETERAN & FAMILIES COMMUNITY HUB

Cranbourne – Coming soon

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

If you or someone you know is in distress or needs immediate assistance there are services you can reach out to. We will continue to add to this list with more local providers.

OUR VISION

To be a warm and welcoming RSL, that honours service, champions veteran and family wellbeing, and builds lasting
community connections. Underpinned by our STARS values in delivering a hospitality offering that consistently exceeds
customer expectations with great food, entertainment and experiences.

OUR MISSION

Our goal is to be recognised by the veteran community and affiliated organisations across Victoria for the quality,
compassion, and impact of our support services. We aim to lead through care, respect, and meaningful outcomes.
Our Veteran services are sustained by a hospitality offering that aspires to be the preferred destination in the Dandenong
LGA and surrounding areas, celebrated for exceptional food, entertainment and shared experiences.

OUR VALUES

OPEN ARMS
1800 011 046

DEFENCE CHAPLAINCY SUPPORT
1300 333 362

DEFENCE ALL HOURS SUPPORT LINE (ASL)
1800 628 036

LIFELINE
13 11 14

SUICIDE CALL BACK
SERVICE
1300 659 467

DEFENCE MEMBER AND FAMILY HELPLINE
1800 624 608

DEFENCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
1300 333 362

BEYOND BLUE
1300 224 636

FREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS
1800 555 254

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE VETERANS' COVENANT
1800 838 372

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