Our services
Crisis and trauma relief
Above all else, the volunteers and human services staff at Yeronga RSL are driven by a commitment to the relief of suffering.
While assistance is offered to all veterans, the majority of our resources are devoted to addressing the root causes of trauma and distress in high-needs veterans of mainly recent wars and conflicts. Our work in this area, and that of our partners, focusses on helping veterans deal with:
physical and mental ill-health,
homelessness,
financial distress,
social isolation,
family issues, and
other traumatic events during or after service.
Support for older veterans
As we get older, things change. As our lives change, we may need help making those necessary changes, finding different activities that bring joy, or even arranging our affairs to protect ourselves.
The Yeronga RSL has a support program to assist older veterans live their best life in whatever circumstances they find themselves. Our volunteer and professional support workers have regular contact with more senior veterans, assisting them to remain independent and happy as they age.
Our program will focus on how well, connected, safe and financially secure as possible.
Many of our veterans have already taken to this program with gusto. Talk to us to get started.
Socialisation
Regular socialisation is essential for enhancing quality of life. It helps keep the mind sharp, combats feelings of isolation, and may even reduce cognitive decline.
Our friendship and social groups for older people provide the perfect opportunity to connect and engage. Our monthly lunches and special day excursions to various South-East Queensland locations are designed to promote both physical and emotional wellbeing.
The friendships formed through Yeronga RSL offer valuable support, empathy, and advice, providing a strong network to navigate life's challenges.
Why not join us for lunch on the first Monday of each month? It’s completely complimentary and no bookings are necessary.
Compensation advocacy
Needing a compensation advocate? This is David Douglas (ex-RAN medical officer back in the day). David is President of Yeronga RSL and a compensation advocate. He was a medical practitioner all his working life with experience in general rehabilitation, brain injury, stroke and general practice. He has two clinical fellowships, been medical director of three hospitals, CEO of Darwin Hospital, and Associate Professor at three Australian universities.
David is providing free compensation advocacy through the Yeronga RSL. He works face-to-face, by phone and email, or online using Teams and Zoom, and sometimes by carrier pigeon. If you need help lodging a claim, no matter where you are located, David can be directly contacted by email at advocate@ydprsl.net or by phone on 0458 900 257.