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Veterans Health Week

Published on: October 2020

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-113777

Veterans Health Week

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Speaker, today I acknowledge Veterans' Health Week, which runs from October 24th till November 1st, that aims to highlight the importance of good mental health and wellbeing generally in the veteran and Defence community. Locally in my electorate, Kirribilli RSL Sub-branch is hosting a "Rugby Supporting Veterans' Health" event to be held at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay, that will promote health and wellbeing of veterans' through social connection. Mosman RSL Sub-Branch are also hosting a "Bowls and Rolls" barefoot bowls evening at Warringah Social Club. I would like to acknowledge the work that my local RSL Sub-branches do in looking after our veterans' and promoting their health and wellbeing. We know this year has been particularly difficult, especially given we couldn't come together as a community for Anzac Day. I acknowledge the Presidents of my local branches, Peter Watson from Mosman RSL Sub-branch, Alex Wilson from North Sydney RSL Sub-branch, and Julian Robinson from Kirribilli RSL Sub-branch. As we look towards the upcoming Remembrance Day in November, I would like to thank all our local veterans, and honour all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.